Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Curriculum
A preparatory course emphasizing the mathematical and reasoning skills needed to be successful in general chemistry is required of all chemistry majors. 120 credits are required for the degree, including a minimum of 48 credits at or above the 300 level. Additionally, 10 credits of related electives and 12 credits of general education must be taken at or above the 300 level.
Learn more about Cal U's chemistry courses from our Course Catalog.
We also offer a nanofabrication manufacturing technology concentration as well as chemistry minor .
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 101 General Chemistry I | 4 crs. |
*CHE 104: Intro to Experimental Chemistry **ENG 101 English Composition I | 2 crs. 3 crs. |
**UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 cr. |
Math Course and General Education Elective | 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 102 General Chemistry II *CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I | 4 crs. 4 crs. |
**ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 crs. |
| *MAT 281 Calculus I | 3 crs. |
General Education Elective | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 341 Organic Chem. lecture II *CHE 306 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 crs. 3 crs. |
*MAT 282 Calculus II General Education Electives | 3 crs. 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 320 Analytical/Instrumental Methods | 3 crs. |
*CHE 371 Intermediate Laboratory I | 1 crs. |
*PHY 101 College Physics I | 4 crs. |
| General Education Electives Related Elective | 6 crs. 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 415 Biochemistry | 4 crs. |
*PHY 202 College Physics II | 4 crs. |
*CHE 372 Intermediate Laboratory II | 1 crs. |
General Education Electives | 6 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 461: Physical Chemistry I | 3 crs. |
*CHE 471: Advanced Laboratory I | 1 crs. |
Related Elective Chemistry Advanced Elective | 3 crs. 3 crs. |
General Education Elective | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 462 Physical Chemistry II | 3 cr. |
*CHE 472 Advanced Laboratory II | 1 crs. |
*CHE 491 Research I | 2 crs. |
Related Elective General Education Elective Elective | 3 crs. 3 crs. 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
*CHE 492 Research II | 2 crs. |
*Chemistry Advanced Elective | 3 crs. |
General Education Elective Elective | 3 crs. 4 crs. |
* Required major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course
Note: In order to obtain the minimum of 48 credits at or above the 300 level, 10 credits of related electives and 12 credits of General Education courses must be taken at or above the 300 level.
