BS: 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
    ENGL105A2 - Written Communication3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEA1
    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
    CHEM122General Chemistry II4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement.GEF
    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

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM250Quantitative Analysis3Major
    CHEM251Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1Major
    CHEM311Organic Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM312Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
    PHYSStudent's ChoicePHYS 100: Introduction to Physics I, or
    PHYS 200: General Physics I    		4Major
    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
    CHEM314Organic Chemistry II3Major
    CHEM315Organic Chemistry II Laboratory1Major
    PHYSStudent's ChoicePHYS 101: Introduction to Physics II, or PHYS 201: General Physics II4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB2
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1

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    Milestones

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

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM371Physical Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM372Physical Chemistry I Laboratory1Major & GWAR
    CHEM305Computer Applications in Chemistry1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab420 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 3 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective without lab320 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 3 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.
    GEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GE

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    Milestones

    • Must obtain a grade of 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
    CHEMCHEM 314Physical Chemistry II3Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab420 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 3 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective without lab320 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 3 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    CHEM/UDGEStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective/UDGE B320 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 3 labs. 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.Major & GEUDGE B
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also, double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

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

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM460Biochemistry I3Major
    CHEM461Biochemistry I Laboratory1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab420 units of Major Electives required with a minimum of 3 labs. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    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.GEAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Recommended: CHEM 496Other

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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
    GE373D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
    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 Elective1Recommended: UNIV 300Other

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    Milestones

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