Roadmaps to Graduation
Model plans for the four chemistry majors that achieve graduation in 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. Students can use these to plan their quarterly schedules.
Contents
- General Information
- Tentative Program for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry
- Tentative Program for Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Option)
- Tentative Program for Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry (ACS Opton)
- Tentative Program for Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Option)
General Information
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.
| Year | 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 345 (5) Mathematics 211 (4) General Education (4) General Education (2) |
| Second Year | Chemistry 321 (5) Physics 121 (5) Mathematics 212 (4) General Education (2) |
Chemistry 322 (5) |
Chemistry 323 (5) Physics 123 (4) General Education (4) Elective (4) |
| Third Year | Chemistry 455 (5) General Education (4) General Education (4) Upper Division Writing (4) |
Chemistry 456 (5) General Education (4) General Education (4) Elective (4) |
Chemistry 475 (5) General Education (4) Elective (4) |
| Fourth Year | Chemistry Elective (5) Chemistry 590A (1) General Education (4) General Education (4) |
General Education (4) General Education (4) Elective (4) Elective (4) |
Chemistry 590B (1) General Education (4) General Education (4) Upper-Division Elective (4) |
| Year | 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 345 (5) Mathematics 211 (4) General Education (4) General Education (2) |
| Second Year | 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 438 (4) Physics 123 (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) |
| Year | 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 345 (5) 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) Physics 221 (4) Mathematics 213 (4) General Education (2) |
Chemistry 323 (5) Physics 222 (4) Mathematics 251 (4) |
| Third Year | Chemistry 455 (5) Physis 223 (4) General Education (4) Mathematics Elective (4) |
Chemistry 456 (5) General Education (4) General Education (4) |
Chemistry 475 (5) Chemistry 545 (6) Upper-Division Writing (4) |
| Fourth Year | Chemistry 576 (4) Chemistry 590 (1) General Education 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) |
| Year | 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 345 (5) 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 (5) General Education (4) Upper Division Writing (4) |
Chemistry 437 (4) Physics 122 (4) General Education (4) General Education (4) |
Chemistry 438 (4) Physics 123 (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) |