BS: Chemistry, Biochemistry 2021-2022
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 250 Quantitative Analysis 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 305 Computer Applications in Chemistry 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Major Upper Division GE (UDGE-B) double-counting with CHEM elective See Notes See Notes 3 CHEM 330/ 335/ 341/ 343/ 344/ 345 Major Elective & UDGE UDGE-B If needed, US History or POLS 150 or Free Elective Varies Varies 3 See catalog for the list of US History courses/POLS 150 and course descriptions. American Institutions Requirement or Free Elective 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, BIOL 201, 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 314 Organic Chemistry II 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 371 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 374 Physical Chemistry Problem Solving I (recommended) Major Chemistry CHEM 372 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Major BIOL BIOL 300 Cell Biology 4 Major Upper Division GE (UDGE-C or UDGE-D) double-counting with Multicultural Requirement Varies Varies 3 See catalog for list of UDGE double counting with Multicultural Requirement UDGE & MP UDGE-C or UDGE-D & MP Total Units
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Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Chemistry CHEM 460 Biochemistry I 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 461 Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 Major CHEM Elective Varies Varies 4 *See catalog for major requirements list and course description Major Elective Biology BIOL 400 Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 300 is a prerequisite Major Language Requirement or free elective Varies Varies 4 See catalog for Language requirement course list and course description Language Requirement or free elective Total Units
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Milestones
- *7 units of Chemistry Major Electives are needed and no more than 6 units combined of CHEM 492, CHEM 494, and CHEM 497, and a maximum of one CHEM UDGE may be applied as a major elective
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Chemistry CHEM 462 Biochemistry II 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 463 Advanced Biochemistry Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 499 Chemistry Capstone 2 Major Upper Division GE (UDGE-C or UDGE-D) double-counting with Multicultural Requirement Varies Varies 3 See catalog for list of UDGE double counting with Multicultural Requirement UDGE & MP UDGE-C or UDGE-D & MP Free Electives Varies Varies 2 Student Choice Other If needed, US History or POLS 150 or Free Elective Varies Varies 3 See catalog for the list of US History courses/POLS 150 and course descriptions. American Institutions Requirement or Free Elective Total Units
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