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.S. - Biochemistry Option Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM311Organic Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM312Organic Chemistry I Lab1Major
    CHEM305Computer Applications in Chemistry1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab47 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    BIOL300Cell Biology4Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: CA Local & State Govt

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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
    • 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
    CHEM315Organic Chemistry II Lab1Major
    CHEM371Physical Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM372Physical Chemistry Laboratory1Double-counts for major requirement and Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).Major & GWAR
    CHEM/ GEStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM 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
    Free ElectiveStudent 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

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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
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM460Biochemistry I3Major
    CHEM461Biochemistry I Laboratory1Major
    BIOL400Molecular Biology4Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE-C: Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Recommended: CHEM 496OtherUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • 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
    CHEM462Biochemistry II3Major
    CHEM463Advanced Biochemistry Lab1Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE-D: Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE-D
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Requirement3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.OtherMP
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 depending on language chosen. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective.OtherLanguage

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    Milestones

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