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In the Chemistry Program at 91³Ô¹Ï (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
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    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

    Total Units

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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
    BIOL201US Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology4Major & GEB2
    CHEM122General Chemistry II4Major

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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 Analysis3MajorB1/B3
    CHEM251Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1Major
    CHEM305Computer Applications in Chemistry1Major
    CHEM311Organic Chemistry I3Major
    CHEM312Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1Major
    PHYS

    Student's Choice

    PHYS 100: Introduction to Physics I, or
    PHYS 200: General Physics I

    4Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement.GEF

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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
    PHYS

    Student's Choice

    PHYS 101: Introduction to Physics II, or
    PHYS 201: General Physics II

    4Major
    BIOL300Cell Biology4Major
    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.Other

    Total Units

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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
    CHEM460Biochemistry I3Major
    CHEMCHEM 461Biochemistry I Laboratory1Major
    CHEMStudent's ChoiceUpper Division CHEM Elective with lab47 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE.Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    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

    Total Units

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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

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    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories