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.
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| 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 496 | Seminar | 1 | | Major | |
| Chemistry | Student Choice | Forensics or Kitchen | 3 | | Major | |
Milestones
- Join Chemistry Club
- Take Chemistry Seminar
- Learn about research labs
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| Chemistry | CHEM 371 | Physical Chemistry | 3 | | Major | |
| Chemistry | CHEM 372 | Physical Chemistry Lab | 1 | | Major | |
| Chemistry | Student Choice | Major Elective | 3 or 4 | | Major | |
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| Chemistry | CHEM 460 | Biochemistry I | 3 | | Major | |
| Chemistry | CHEM 460 | Biochemistry I Laboratory | 1 | | Major | |
| Major Elective | Upper Division | Student Choice | 4 | Minimum of three lab courses for the major electives | Major | |
| Major Elective | Upper Division | Student Choice | 4 | Minimum of three lab courses for the major electives | Major | |
| Major Elective | Upper Division | Student Choice | 4 | Recommended CHEM 494 - Research (1-3 units). Minimum of three lab courses for the major electives. | Major | |
| General Education | Upper Division | Student Choice | 3 | | GE | UDGE-D |
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| Chemistry | CHEM 499 | Chemistry Capstone | 2 | | Major | |
| Major Elective | Upper Division | Student Choice | 4 | Minimum of three lab courses for the major electives | Major | |
| General Education | Upper Division | Student Choice | 3 | | GE | UDGE-C |
| General Education | Social Perspectives | Student Choice | 3 | | GE | D |
| General Education | Art, Literature, Languages, and Cultures | Student Choice | 3 | | GE | C1 |
| General Education | Social Perspectives | Student Choice | 3 | | GE | D |
