BS: 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.
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Review the Chemistry, B.S. Major Requirements
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 CHEM 123 General Chemistry Problem Solving I 1 May be counted as Free Elective Graduation B1/B3 ENGL 105 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE A2 MATH 150 Calculus I 4 Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. GE A1 Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 Major CHEM 124 General Chemistry Problem Solving II 1 May be counted as Free Elective Graduation Unit Requirement CHEM 150 Critical Thinking for Science Majors 4 This course is recommended. But, may take A3 course. See catalog for course titles and descriptions. GE A3 MATH 151 Calculus II 4 Major GE Student's Choice F – Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement. GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 250 Quantitative Analysis 3 Major CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 Major CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Major PHYS 200 General Physics I 4 Major GE Student's Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 See catalog titles & descriptions GE C1 Total Units
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Milestones
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 314 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 PHYS 201 General Physics II 4 GE/Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE & Graduation C2/Language GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE B2 Total Units
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Milestones
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 305 Computer Applications in Chemistry 1 Major CHEM 371 Physical Chemistry I 3 Major CHEM 372 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Major & GWAR Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 4 With lab (3 elective courses must include a lab).
See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major 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 GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. GE Additional C Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 373 Physical Chemistry II 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Without lab. Recommended CHEM 494: Independent Research
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 GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science. GE D POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR: CA Local & State Govt Total Units
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Milestones
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 460 Biochemistry I 4 Major CHEM 461 Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 4 With lab (3 elective courses must include a lab).
See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE D GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 499 Chemistry Capstone 2 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 4 With lab (3 elective courses must include a lab).
See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Without lab.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor UDGE Student's Choice UDGE-C: Arts and Humanities 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 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
- Attend Grad Fest in March