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

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM121General Chemistry I4Major & GEB1/B3
    CHEM123General Chemistry Problem Solving I1May be counted as Free ElectiveGraduationUnit Requirement
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.GEA2
    MATH150Calculus I4Major & GEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1

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    Milestones

    • 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
    CHEM122General Chemistry II4Major
    CHEM124General Chemistry Problem Solving II1May be counted as Free ElectiveGraduationUnit Requirement
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3Highly Recommended: CHEM 150GEA3
    MATH151Calculus II4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement.GE & GraduationF/Multicultural Perspectives

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    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHEM250Quantitative Analysis3Major
    CHEM251Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1Major
    CHEM311Organic Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM312Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
    PHYS200General Physics I4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1

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      Spring Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      CHEM314Organic Chemistry II3
      CHEM315Organic Chemistry II Laboratory1
      PHYS201General Physics II4
      GE/LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.GE & GraduationC2/Langauge
      GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB2
      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

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

    • Fall Junior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      CHEM305Computer Applications in Chemistry1Major
      CHEM371Physical Chemistry I3Major
      CHEM372Physical Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary4With lab (2 elective courses must include a lab).
      See catalog for course titles & descriptions.      		Major
      HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or laterGraduationAIR: US History
      GEStudent's ChoiceEither C1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C

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      Milestones

      • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
      • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
      • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

      Spring Junior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary by Major3Without lab. Recommended CHEM 494: Independent Research
      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
      GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
      POLS150

      American Political Institutions

      		3Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions RequirementsGE & GraduationD/AIR:CA Local & State Govt
      GEStudent ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEE

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      • Fall Senior

        Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
        Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary4With lab (2 elective courses must include a lab).
        See catalog for course titles & descriptions.        		Major
        UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE-C: Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE C
        UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE-D: Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE D
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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        Milestones

        • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
        • Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
        • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
        • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

        Spring Senior

        Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
        CHEM499Chemistry Capstone2Major
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement
        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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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        Milestones

        • Attend Grad Fest in March
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