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Apr 19, 2024
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2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chemistry, B.A.
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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.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Read and interpret chemical literature and communicate science effectively in both oral and written formats Understand properties and reactivity of atoms and molecules. Proficient at experimental design with documentation and generation of useful data. Including the proficiency of data manipulation, interpretation and the forming of conclusions based on data. Use chemicals, standard glassware, and instrumentation safely and effectively. Work towards ethical behavior and developing awareness of bias in experimental expectations and social interactions.
Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units)
See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Major Core Requirements (36 units)
Supporting Courses (13-15 units)
Total Units Required: 120
Total Units in GE: 48 Total Units in Major Core: 42 (6 units also count for GE) Total Units in Support Courses: 16 (3 units also count for GE) Total Units in Electives: 23 Total Units Required for Graduation: 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
The Four year Plan is a sample study plan. The sequence and specific courses given are suggestive; please see an advisor each semester to plan your personal program and track your progress using the Academic Requirements Report (ARR) in MYSSU. Courses may be interchanged fall and spring semester depending on course offering each semester. General Education Notes: - GE Areas A2 and B4 should be completed by the end of the first year. Some students may take year-long courses for GE A2 and/or B4.
- GE Area A1 and A3 should be completed by the end of the second year
- Students should enroll in Upper Division GE courses after completion of Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with a C- or better, lower division GE in that area, and 45 units total.
- Not all First-Year Learning Communities (FLC’s) meet the same GE areas.
- GE Area D must be taken in two different subject areas across the nine total required units in lower division (LD) and upper division (UD).
- Students must take American Institution requirements in U.S. History and U.S. Constitution/California State and Local Government. These requirements may be met in GE.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Spring Semester (17 Units)
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Fall Semester (12 Units)
- CHEM 310A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
- Lower Division GE Area B2: Physical Science (recommended no lab) Credits / Units: 3
- Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts or C2: Humanities Credits / Units: 3
- University Elective Credits / Units: 3
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Total Semester Units: 120
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