Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry prepares students for careers that require a foundational knowledge of chemistry, in areas such as business, policy, or education. It can also serve as preparation for professional programs in medicine and health-related fields.
Degree Roadmap
B.A. Chemistry Roadmap
Year 1 Fall
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 111L General Chemistry Lab I (2)
MATH 130 Calculus I (4)
General Elective (GE)
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Year 1 Spring
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 112L General Chemistry Lab II (2)
MATH 131 Calculus II (3)
General Elective (GE)
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Year 2 Fall
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (5)
General Elective (GE)
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Year 2 Spring
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 220 Quantitative Analysis (4)
General Elective (GE)
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Year 3 Fall
CHEM 340 Survey of Biochemistry (3)
PHYS 125 Principles of Physics I (4)
General Elective (GE)
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Year 3 Spring
CHEM 320 Bioanalytical & Forensic Instrumentation (3)
PHYS 126 Principles of Physics II (4)
General Elective (GE)
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Year 4 Fall
CHEM 350 Biophysical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 470 Chemical Literature (1)
Major Elective
General Elective (GE)
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Year 4 Spring
Major Elective
General Elective (GE)
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Major Elective
Choose from the following for a minimum of six units total:
CHEM 311 Computers in Chemistry (3)
CHEM 410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 415 Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2)
CHEM 420 Instrumental Analysis (3)
CHEM 425 Environmental Chemistry (4)