BA: Chemistry 2023-2024

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.

Visit the program website: https://chemistry.csuci.edu/
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
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary4

    With lab (2 elective courses must include a lab).
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    		Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Without lab. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Take this course if not completed at the community college; otherwise take a Free Elective.GraduationAIR: CA Local & State

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    Milestones

    • This two-year plan assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • 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 Laboratory1Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary4With lab (2 elective courses must include a lab). See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major
    Major Elective/ UDGEStudent's ChoiceCHEM 330: History of Science
    CHEM 335: Chemistry of the Kitchen
    CHEM 341: Drug Discovery & Development
    CHEM 343: Forensic Science
    CHEM 344: Energy & Society
    CHEM 345: Science/Fiction    		3A maximum of one course may be applied toward the degree as an upper division elective.Major & GEUDGE B
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.GraduationLanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM371Physical Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM372Physical Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
    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. Take this course if not completed at the community college; otherwise take a Free Elective.GraduationAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary2Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • 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
    Multicultural PerspectivesStudent's ChoiceWill vary3May be fulfilled with GE:F - Ethnic Studies. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GraduationMulticultural Perspectives
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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