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2019-2020 General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, B.S.


(Certified by the American Chemical Society)

The B.S. degree provides thorough preparation for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees in the chemical sciences, go to professional school, or work as chemists in industry. All courses in the major core, major electives, and supporting courses must be taken in the traditional grading mode (A-F). Transcripts will be noted as approved by the American Chemical Society.

Please see the current approved curriculum on the SSU official catalog web page.

  Degree Requirements Units  
  General education (48, 13 in major) 48  
  Major requirements 48  
  Supporting courses 19  
  Electives 5  
  Total units needed for graduation 120  

 

Major Core Requirements


* Quantitative Analysis (CHEM 255 ) is not required for students who have completed CHEM 125A  & CHEM 125B ., but is required for majors who took CHEM 115A /CHEM 115B  . Students should replace these four units by completing the challenge by exam form upon completion of the series.

Units


Total units in the major core: 48

Total units in supporting courses: 19

Total units in GE courses: 48

Electives: 5

Total units to graduate: 120

Secondary Education Teaching Preparation


Chemistry students must demonstrate competence in the natural sciences by passing the subject matter examination required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. One part of the examination will test breadth of knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and geology. Another part of the examination will test depth of knowledge in a particular area, such as chemistry. The B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry is recommended to prepare for the part of the examination that tests depth of knowledge in chemistry. For more information, please contact the Chemistry Department office, Darwin Hall 300, (707)664-2119.

Sample Four-Year Program


* Quantitative Analysis (CHEM 255 ) is not required for students who have completed CHEM 125A  & CHEM 125B . Students should replace these four units by completing the challenge by exam form upon completion of the series.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry


Freshman Year: 31 Units


Sophomore Year: 30 Units


Junior Year: 29 Units


Senior Year: 30 Units


Fall Semester (14 Units)

Total Semester Units: 120