Program: B.A., Chemistry
Overview
The B.A. in Chemistry is designed for students who desire:
- A strong chemistry background for careers in the health field (see advisor concerning additional necessary courses);
- Careers in industry, including textile chemistry, technical sales, government laboratories, patent law, library fields, etc.; or
- A single subject teaching credential (science, chemistry).
Program Requirements
1. Lower Division Required Courses (24 units)
CHEM 101/L General Chemistry I and Lab (4/1)
CHEM 102/L General Chemistry II and Lab (4/1)
MATH 255A Calculus for the Life Sciences I (3)
MATH 255B Calculus for the Life Sciences II (3)
PHYS 220A/L Mechanics and Lab (3/1)
PHYS 220B/L Electricity and Magnetism and Lab (3/1)
2. Upper Division Required Courses (27 units)
CHEM 321/L Chemical Analysis I and Lab (2/2)
CHEM 333/L Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4/1)
CHEM 333R Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I (1)
CHEM 334/L Organic Chemistry II and Lab (3/1)
CHEM 334R Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II (1)
CHEM 351/L Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4/1)
CHEM 401 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 422/L Chemical Analysis II and Lab (2/2)
CHEM 495A Directed Undergraduate Research
or CHEM 499A Independent Study with Presentation of a Seminar (1)
3. Upper Division Electives (7 units)
Chemistry electives selected with approval of major advisor from 400- or 500-level courses in Chemistry. At least 3 units must be from electives other than CHEM 495 and 499.
Total Units in the Major: 58
General Education Units: 36
Additional Units: 26
Total Units Required for the Degree: 120
Contact
Chair: Eric Kelson
Eucalyptus Hall (EH) 2102
(818) 677-3381
www.csun.edu/chemistry
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic knowledge in the following areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry inorganic, organic and physical.
- Organize and communicate scientific information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Effectively utilize the scientific literature, including the use of modern electronic search and retrieval methods, to research a chemistry topic or to conduct chemical research.
- Work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment, including the ability to follow experimental chemical procedures and maintain a proper lab notebook.
- Effectively utilize modern chemical instrumentation to obtain data and perform research.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, including the application of computer technology for such analyses.
- Describe the impact of chemistry on our world, including the environment, the economy and medicine.
- Demonstrate an ability to determine the scientific validity of a claim that pertains to consumer products, the environment or the life sciences.