BS: Chemistry, Biochemistry 2022-2023
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
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories MATH 150 Calculus I 4 Enroll in Math 150 if prerequisite met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with B- or higher in high school)
Major & GE B4 ENGL 105 Composition and Rhetoric 3 GE A2 GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A1 CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Placement test required or take CHEM 105 Major & GE B1/B3 Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 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. 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories MATH 151 Calculus II 4 Major GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 CHEM 150 is recommended GE A3 BIOL 201 US Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology 4 Major & GE B2 CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 250 Quantitative Analysis 3 Major B1/B3 CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 Major CHEM 305 Computer Applications in Chemistry 1 Major CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I 3 Major CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Major PHYS Student's Choice
PHYS 100: Introduction to Physics I, or
PHYS 200: General Physics I4 Major GE Student's Choice F – Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement. GE F Total Units
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Milestones
- Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
Spring Sophomore
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 PHYS Student's Choice
PHYS 101: Introduction to Physics II, or
PHYS 201: General Physics II4 Major BIOL 300 Cell Biology 4 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 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. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Must obtain a grade of C or better to apply towards the major
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 460 Biochemistry I 3 Major CHEM CHEM 461 Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 Major CHEM Student's Choice Upper Division CHEM Elective with lab 4 7 units of Major Electives required. Only 1 course may be applied towards UDGE. Major GE Student's Choice C1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE C1 Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 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. 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
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories