BA: Chemistry 2022-2023

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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MATH150Calculus I4

    Enroll in Math 150 if prerequisite met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with B- or higher in high school)

    		Major & GEB4
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    CHEM121General Chemistry I4Placement test required or take CHEM 105Major & GEB1/B3
    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.Other

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    Milestones

    • Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MATH151Calculus II4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3CHEM 150 is recommendedGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GEF
    CHEM122General Chemistry II4Major

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    Milestones

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

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM250Quantitative Analysis 3Major
    CHEM251Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1Major
    CHEM305Computer Applications in Chemistry1Major
    PHYSStudent's ChoicePHYS 100: Introduction to Physics I, or
    PHYS 121: General Physics I    		4Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    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.Other

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    Milestones

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

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PHYSStudent's ChoicePHYS 101: Introduction to Physics II, or
    PHYS 201: General Physics II    		4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB2
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; also counts as C2GELanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    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.Other

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    Milestones

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

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM311Organic Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM312Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab412 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 2 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective without lab312 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 2 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Recommended: CHEM 496GE

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    Milestones

    • Must obtain a C or better to apply towards the major
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM314Organic Chemistry II3Major
    CHEM315Organic Chemistry II Laboratory1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab412 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 2 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    CHEMStudent's Choice

    Upper Division CHEM Elective/UDGE-B

    		3Without lab (at least 2 elective courses must include a lab). 12 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE. Choose one from: CHEM 330 or 335 or 341 or 343 or 344 or 345. Double counts as a CHEM elective & UDGE-B.MajorUDGE 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.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent 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.Other

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    Milestones

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

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM371Physical Chemistry 13Major
    CHEM372Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory1Major & GWAR
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 or C23GEAdditional C
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherAIR: US History
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    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.Other

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

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM499Chemistry Capstone2Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    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.Other
    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.Other
    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.Other

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    Milestones

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