Chemistry, B.A.

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Please see the Program/Degree Changes and Updates for changes to this program.

The B.A. degree provides a solid foundation in chemistry so students have the same career options as those with the B.S. degree, while allowing students the flexibility to pursue other academic interests. All courses in the major core, major electives, and supporting courses must be taken in the traditional grading mode (A-F). It is highly recommended that students perform undergraduate research with a faculty member.

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	34
	Supporting courses	13-15
	Electives	23-25
	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 students who took CHEM 115A /CHEM 115B . Students should replace these four units by completing the challenge by exam form upon completion of the series.

CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
CHEM 255 - Quantitative Analysis Unit(s): 4 *
CHEM 275 - Instrumental Analysis Unit(s): 2
CHEM 310A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 310B - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 335A - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 335B - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 336A - Organic Chemistry Lab I Unit(s): 2
CHEM 401 - Senior Integrated Lab Unit(s): 3
CHEM 315 - Introduction to Research Methods in Chemistry Unit(s): 1 OR
CHEM 316 - Research Methods in Chemistry Unit(s): 2 OR
CHEM 336B - Organic Chemistry Lab II Unit(s): 2 OR
CHEM 402 - Advanced Synthesis and Instrumental Analysis Unit(s): 3 OR
CHEM 441 - Biochemical Methods Unit(s): 3 OR
CHEM 445 - Structural Biochemistry Unit(s): 3 OR
CHEM 446 - Metabolic Biochemistry Unit(s): 3 OR
CHEM 496 - Selected Topics in Chemistry Unit(s): 1-6 (6 Unit(s) Required)
CHEM 497 - Research Seminar Unit(s): 1

Supporting Courses

MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4 (4 units, 1 in major core, 3 in GE B4)
MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4 OR
PHYS 210A - General Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 116 - Introductory Laboratory Experience Unit(s): 1 OR
PHYS 209A - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4 OR
PHYS 210B - General Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 216 - Introductory Laboratory Unit(s): 1 OR
PHYS 209B - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1

GE Courses

CHEM 120A - Thinking Like a Scientist Unit(s): 2
CHEM 120B - Thinking Like a Scientist Unit(s): 2
CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4
Others Credits / Units: 35

Units

Total units in the major core: 34

Total units in supporting courses: 13-15

Total units in GE courses: 35

Electives: 23

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.

Chemistry Electives: CHEM 315 , CHEM 316 , CHEM 336B , CHEM 402 , CHEM 441 , CHEM 445 , CHEM 446 , or CHEM 496