Major
Chemistry Foundation
| CHEM 120 | Foundations of General Chemistry | 4 units |
And
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| CHEM 150 | Molecular Symmetry and Structure | 1 unit |
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Or
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| CHEM 130 | Advanced Placement General Chemistry | 4 units |
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| CHEM 201 | Analytical and Instrumental Chemistry | 4 units |
| CHEM 220 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 units |
| CHEM 221 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 units |
| CHEM 240 | Integrated Concepts in General Chemistry | 4 units |
| CHEM 300 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics - Kinetics | 4 units |
| CHEM 305 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 4 units |
| CHEM 340 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 units |
Directed Research
Students pursuing the Chemistry major must complete a minimum of four units of directed research.
Additional Elective
Students must complete one additional elective selected from:
| CHEM 315 | Physical Chemistry: Spectroscopy, Photochemistry, and Electron Transfer | 2 units |
| CHEM 330 | Biocatalysis and Biotechnology | 2 units |
| CHEM 350 | Biochemistry | 4 units |
| CHEM 355 | Bioinformatics | 2 units |
| CHEM 360 | Physical Organic Chemistry | 2 units |
| PHYS 368 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 4 units |
| CHEM 370 | Organometallic Chemistry | 2 units |
| CHEM 380 | Organic Synthesis | 2 units |
Mathematics Component
Physics Component
Students must select:
One course from:
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| PHYS 110 | Introductory Mechanics | 4 units |
| PHYS 115 | General Physics I | 4 units |
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And one course from:
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| PHYS 125 | General Physics II | 4 units |
| PHYS 230 | Introductory Electricity and Magnetism | 4 units |
Honors in the Major
Senior chemistry students with an overall grade point average of 3.25 are permitted to present a written thesis on their research for Honors consideration at graduation. Consult the department chair for additional information.
Minor
Introduction to Chemistry
| CHEM 130 | Advanced Placement General Chemistry | 4 units |
Or
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| CHEM 120 | Foundations of General Chemistry | 4 units |
And
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| CHEM 150 | Molecular Symmetry and Structure | 1 unit |
Organic Chemistry:
| CHEM 240 | Integrated Concepts in General Chemistry | 4 units |
| CHEM 220 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 units |
| CHEM 221 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 units |
Electives:
Students must enroll in a minimum of eight units of Chemistry electives in order to complete the minor. Four of these units must be at the 300-level or above. No more than four units can be directed research (CHEM 195, CHEM 295, CHEM 395).
CHEM 100 and CHEM 104 may not be included as electives.