The Bachelor of Science Degree
Note: A grade of not less than C- (1.7) is required in each chemistry course applied to the major.
13.5-14.5 units, including:
CHEM-141 or CHEM-192, Chemistry: Structure, Thermodynamics, and Kinetics or Science, Math and Research Training II
CHEM-300 Measurement Statistics
CHEM-301 Quantitative Methods of Chemical Analysis
CHEM-317 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM-322 Junior Seminar
One additional 1-unit upper-level course in chemistry (other than CHEM-320 or CHEM-321)
An approved research experience (CHEM-406 or one unit of CHEM-320 or CHEM-220) that culminates in a written report or in a formal presentation outside the Chemistry Department.
MATH-212 Calculus II
PHYS-127Algebra-Based General Physics 1 with Lab or PHYS-131 Calculus-Based General Physics 1 with Lab
Additional requirements
Additional upper-level elective courses in chemistry and two full years of either biology or physics are highly recommended.
Students may only receive credit for one of the following: CHEM-141 or CHEM-192,
Please note that CHEM-326 (Biochemistry) and CHEM-324 (Experimental Biochemistry) may only count towards a Biology degree (major or minor) or a Chemistry degree (major or minor), not both.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree
Note: A grade of not less than C- (1.7) is required in each chemistry course applied to the major.
12 units, including:
CHEM-141 or CHEM-192, Chemistry: Structure, Thermodynamics, and Kinetics or Science, Math and Research Training II
CHEM-300 Measurement Statistics
CHEM-301 Quantitative Methods of Chemical Analysis
CHEM-309 and CHEM-314 or CHEM-310 and CHEM-315 Physical Chemistry
CHEM-317 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM-322 Junior Seminar
One additional 1-unit upper-level course in chemistry (other than CHEM-320 or CHEM-321)
MATH-212 Calculus II
PHYS-127 Algebra-Based General Physics 1 with Lab or PHYS-131 Calculus-Based General Physics 1 with Lab
PHYS-132 Calculus-Based General Physics 2 with Lab
Participation in undergraduate research is encouraged as an important part of the program.
Additional requirements
Additional upper-level elective courses in chemistry and two full years of either biology or physics are highly recommended.
Students may only receive credit for one of the following: CHEM-141 or CHEM-192,
Please note that CHEM-326 (Biochemistry) and CHEM-324 (Experimental Biochemistry) may only count towards a Biology degree (major or minor) or a Chemistry degree (major or minor), not both.
The Chemistry Minor
Note: A grade of not less than C- (1.7) is required in each course in the minor.
Six and a half units, including:
CHEM-141 or CHEM-192, Chemistry: Structure, Thermodynamics, and Kinetics or Science, Math and Research Training II
CHEM-317 Inorganic Chemistry
At least two and a half units of additional course work at the 300 or 400 level. Please note that CHEM-300, research (CHEM-320 or CHEM-321), and seminar (CHEM-322, CHEM-421, and CHEM-422) cannot be used to satisfy coursework for the minor.
Students may only receive credit for one of the following: CHEM 141 or CHEM 192,
Please note that CHEM-326 (Biochemistry) may only count towards a Biology degree (major or minor) or a Chemistry degree (major or minor), not both.
