BS: Chemistry 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 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 343 Forensics or Kitchen 3 GE UDGE-B Chemistry CHEM 496 Seminar 1 Recommended elective Major Language or Free Elective Student Choice See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3-4 If language is met, take a free elective if needed Language 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 US History or Political Science (if needed) Varies Varies 3 Only take if requirements are unmet. American Institutions Requirement Chemistry Student Choice Student Choice 3-4 See catalog for course titles and descriptions. Major Elective Total Units
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Milestones
- *20 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 CHEM 460 Biochemistry I 3 Major Chemistry CHEM 461 Biochemistry Lab 1 Major Chemistry CHEM 373 Physical Chemistry II 3 Major Chemistry Student Choice See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3-4 See catalog for course titles and descriptions. Major Elective Chemistry Student Choice See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3-4 See catalog for course titles and descriptions. Major Elective Upper Division GE (UDGE-C or D) & Multicultural Perspectives Upper Division See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3 If missing multicultural perspectives requirement, take a UDGE course that double counts with multicultural perspectives GE and MP UDGE-C or UDGE-D Total Units
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Milestones
- 20 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 Chemistry CHEM 499 Capstone 2 Major Chemistry CHEM 494 or 497 Independent Research or Directed Studies 1-2 Major Elective Chemistry Student Choice See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3-4 See catalog for course titles and descriptions. Major Elective Chemistry Student Choice See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3-4 See catalog for course titles and descriptions. Major Elective Upper Division GE (UDGE-C or D) & Multicultural Perspectives Student Choice See catalog for course titles and descriptions. 3 If missing multicultural perspectives requirement, take a UDGE course that double counts with multicultural perspectives GE and MP UDGE-C or UDGE-D Total Units
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Milestones
- *20 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.