BS: Chemistry, Biochemistry 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.
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Review the Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry Option Major Requirements
Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Major CHEM 305 Computer Applications in Chemistry 1 Major CHEM 371 Physical Chemistry I 3 Major CHEM 372 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Major BIOL 300 Cell Biology 4 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 2 Needed 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- This two-year roadmap 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 314 Organic Chemistry II 3 Major CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 4 With lab (3 elective course must include a lab). See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Major Major Elective/ UDGE Student's Choice CHEM 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/Fiction3 A maximum of one course may be applied toward the degree as an upper division elective. Major & GE UDGE B POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Take this course if not completed at the community college; otherwise take a Free Elective. Graduation AIR: CA Local & State Govt Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 1 Needed 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 460 Biochemistry I 3 Major CHEM 461 Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 Major BIOL 400 Molecular Biology 4 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE-C: Arts and Humanities 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE C HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350. Take this course if not completed at the community college; otherwise take a Free Elective. Graduation AIR: US History Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 1 Needed 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 499 Chemistry Capstone 2 Major CHEM 462 Biochemistry II 3 Major CHEM 463 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 1 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE-D: Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE-D Multicultural Perspectives Student's Choice Will vary 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Graduation Multicultural Perspectives Language Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to a Free Elective. Graduation Language Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March