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.

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Review the Chemistry, B.A. Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM311Organic Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM312Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
    CHEM305Computer Applications in Chemistry1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab412 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective without lab312 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: CA Local & State

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    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
    • Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM314Organic Chemistry II3Major
    CCHEM315Organic Chemistry II Lab1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab412 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceChemistry Elective/ UDGE B3Choose one from: CHEM 330 or 335 or 341 or 343 or 344 or 345. Double counts as a CHEM elective & UDGE-B.Major & GEUDGE B
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherLanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement

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    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM371Physical Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM372Physical Chemistry I Laboratory1Double-counts for major requirement and Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).Major & GWAR
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C: Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, or CHS 350. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective2Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
    • Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM499Chemistry Capstone2Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D: Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Requirement3If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherMP
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.OtherUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Recommended: UNIV 300OtherUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
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