BA: Chemistry 2020-2021
In the Chemistry Program at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you’ll explore and grow as a scientist through hands-on experiential learning and research, an encouraging, student-focused environment, dedicated and inspiring faculty, and a rigorous education in the fundamentals of chemistry.
Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Chemistry CHEM 305 Computer Applications in Chemistry 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 250 Quantitative Analysis 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 343 Forensics or Kitchen 3 Choosing one of these courses will double count as a major elective and UDGE-B Major & GE UDGE-B Chemistry CHEM 496 Seminar 1 Recommended major elective Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Lower division core courses that should be completed prior to transfer or during first semester: CHEM 121 + CHEM 122, MATH 150 + MATH 151, PHYS 100 + 101 or PHYS 200 or 201
- Join Chemistry Club, take Chemistry seminar, learn about research labs.
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Chemistry CHEM 371 Physical Chemistry 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 372 Physical Chemistry Lab 1 Major & GWAR Chemistry CHEM 314 Organic Chemistry II 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 494 Independent Research 2-3 Recommended major elective Major Language or Free Elective Student Choice See catalog for course titles & descriptions. 3-4 Take if needed Language Total Units
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Milestones
- *12 units of Chemistry Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 3 lab courses, and no more than 6 units combined of CHEM 492, CHEM 494, and CHEM 497.
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Chemistry Student Choice See catalog for course titles & descriptions. 4 Major Chemistry Student Choice See catalog for course titles & descriptions. 4 Major UDGE Student Choice Varies 3 GE UDGE-C US History Student Choice Varies 3 take if needed; otherwise take a free elective US History Free elective Student Choice Varies 2 Take an extra elective if you need to meet unit requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- *12 units of Chemistry Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 3 lab courses, and no more than 6 units combined of CHEM 492, CHEM 494, and CHEM 497.
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories UDGE Student Choice Varies 3 GE UDGE-D Chemistry Chem 499 Capstone 2 Major Multicultural Perspectives Student Choice Varies 3 Take if needed, otherwise, take a free elective Multicultural Perspectives Political Science POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Take if needed, otherwise, take a free elective US Constitution/State & Local Govt. Free elective Student Choice Varies 3 Take an extra elective if you need to meet unit requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- *12 units of Chemistry Major Electives are needed with a minimum of 3 lab courses, and no more than 6 units combined of CHEM 492, CHEM 494, and CHEM 497.