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For a chemistry major, the key point to keep
in mind is that the chemistry program is sequential. It is therefore
crucial that you begin taking your chemistry courses as soon as possible.
At the same time it is important that you possess the appropriate background
before taking your first chemistry class. For Chemistry 215 (General Chemistry
I) this means mathematics at least up to intermediate algebra, and either
one year of high school chemistry, or an introductory chemistry course at
college level. If you are weak or deficient in either of these areas, you
are advised to take the appropriate courses at CSUSB, Math 90, and Chemistry
205. This will not hinder your progress, but will help to ensure your success.
For transfer students who have already taken
college-level chemistry, the advising challenge is greater. However there
are some general guidelines.
- If you have completed a year of general chemistry (equivalent
to Chemistry 215 and 216 at CSUSB) you are ready to begin the organic chemistry
sequence with Chemistry 321.
- If you have also taken a year of organic chemistry there
are two possible scenarios. If the organic chemistry was taken at a community
college (lower division) you will need to take Chemistry 421, Intermediate
Organic Chemistry to meet the requirements at CSUSB. If the organic chemistry
was upper division and taken at a four- year college, then it will meet
our requirement and you should move on to Chemistry 455 (Physical Chemistry),
assuming you have completed physics and the required calculus.
| Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Chemistry |
| |
Fall Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
| First Year |
Chemistry 215 (6)
Mathematics 110 (4)
English 101 (4)
|
Chemistry 216 (6)
Mathematics 120 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2)
|
Chemistry 245 (6)
Mathematics 211 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2) |
| Second Year |
Chemistry 321 (5)
Physics 121 or 221 (5)
Mathematics 212 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 322 (5)
Physics 122 or 222 (4)
Mathematics 213 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 323 (5)
Physics 123 or 223 (4)
General Education (4)
Elective (4) |
| Third Year |
Chemistry 455 (6)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
Upper Division Writing (4) |
Chemistry 456 (6)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
Elective (4) |
Chemistry 455 (6)
General Education (4)
Elective (4) |
| Fourth Year |
Chemistry Elective (5)
Chemistry 590 (1)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
|
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
Elective (4)
Elective (4) |
Chemistry 590 (1)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
Upper-Division Elective (4) |
| Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Option) |
| |
Fall Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
| First Year |
Chemistry 215 (6)
Mathematics 110 (4)
English 101 (4)
|
Chemistry 216 (6)
Mathematics 120 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2)
|
Chemistry 245 (6)
Mathematics 211 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2) |
| SecondYear |
Chemistry 221 (4)
Biology 200 (5)
Mathematics 212 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 222 (4)
Biology 201 (5)
Mathematics 213 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 223 (4)
Biology 202 (5)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
| Third Year |
Chemistry 436 (5)
Physics 121 or 221 (5)
General Education (4)
Upper Division Writing (4) |
Chemistry 437 (5)
Physics 122 or 222 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
Chemistry 439 (2)
Physics 123 or 223 (4)
Upper Division Elective (4)
Upper Division Elective (4) |
| Fourth Year |
Chemistry 470 (3)
Chemistry 590 (1)
Biology 300 (5)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
|
Chemistry 451 (5)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
Chemistry 452 (5)
Chemistry 590 (1)
General Education (4)
Upper-Division Elective (4) |
| Bachelor of Science
Degree in Chemistry (ACS Option) |
| |
Fall Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
| First Year |
Chemistry 215 (6)
Mathematics 110 (4)
English 101 (4)
|
Chemistry 216 (6)
Mathematics 120 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2)
|
Chemistry 245 (6)
Mathematics 211 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2) |
| Second Year |
Chemistry 321 (5)
Physics 221 (5)
Mathematics 212 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 322 (5)
Physics 222 (4)
Mathematics 213 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 323 (5)
Physics 223 (4)
Mathematics 251 (4) |
| Third Year |
Chemistry 455 (6)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
Mathematics Elective (4)
|
Chemistry 456 (6)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
|
Chemistry 475 (6)
Chemistry 545 (6)
Upper Division Writing (4) |
| Fourth Year |
Chemistry 576 (4)
Chemistry 590 (1)
Biology 100 (5)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
|
Chemistry Elective (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
Chemistry 436 (5)
Chemistry 590 (1)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
| Bachelor of Science
Degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Option) |
| |
Fall Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
| First Year |
Chemistry 215 (6)
Mathematics 110 (4)
English 101 (4)
|
Chemistry 216 (6)
Mathematics 120 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2)
|
Chemistry 245 (6)
Mathematics 211 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (2) |
| Second Year |
Chemistry 321 (5)
Biology 200 (5)
Mathematics 212 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 322 (5)
Biology 201 (5)
Mathematics 213 (4)
General Education (2) |
Chemistry 323 (5)
Biology 202 (5)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
| Third Year |
Chemistry 436 (5)
Physics 121 or 221 (5)
General Education (4)
Upper Division Writing (4) |
Chemistry 437 (5)
Physics 122 or 222 (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
Chemistry 439 (2)
Physics 123 or 223 (4)
Biology 300 (5)
Elective (4) |
| Fourth Year |
Chemistry 470 (3)
Chemistry 590 (1)
Biology Elective (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
|
Chemistry 451 (5)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
Chemistry 452 (5)
Chemistry 590 (1)
General Education (4)
General Education (4) |
