Dec 26, 2024

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, BA

This program, offered by the Department of Chemistry , provides a fundamental chemistry background, while affording ample electives for developing a second specialty. The degree is designed for those wishing to work in scientific laboratories, or in fields allied to chemistry such as medicine, environmental monitoring, electronics, food processing, sales, pharmaceuticals, safety, literature search, or in a supervisory capacity in businesses dealing with chemical products.

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	38
Major Preparation	14
Major Requirements	52
University Electives	16
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

Prerequisite Requirements

Refer to the SJSU Course Catalog for specific information regarding course prerequisites.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Exceptions for University Graduation Requirements apply to this major.

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements (except for 1 course in GE area C and 1 course in GE area D) and should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap (which include the missing GE in area C and D). Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.

Upper Division General Education (6 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 3 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course. The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirements.

Major Preparation (14 units)

PHYS 50 and PHYS 51 accepted for Transfers, in lieu of PHYS 2A /PHYS 2B .

MATH 30 - Calculus I 3 unit(s) (B4)
MATH 30X may be used instead of MATH 30.
PHYS 2A - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
PHYS 2B - Fundamentals of Physics 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
PHIL 133 - Ethics in Science 3 unit(s) (V)

Major Requirements (52 units)

Core Courses (33 units)

CHEM 1A - General Chemistry 5 unit(s) (B1+B3)
CHEM 1B - General Chemistry 5 unit(s) (B1+B3)
CHEM 55 - Quantitative Analysis 2 unit(s)
CHEM 55L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 2 unit(s)
CHEM 100W - Writing Workshop: Chemical Communications 3 unit(s) (WID)
CHEM 112A - Organic Chemistry 3 unit(s)
CHEM 112B - Organic Chemistry 3 unit(s)
CHEM 113A - Organic Chemistry Lab 2 unit(s)
CHEM 113B - Organic Chemistry Lab 3 unit(s)
CHEM 120S - Chemical Safety Seminar 1 unit(s)
CHEM 160 - Physical Chemistry 4 unit(s)

Approved Upper Division Chemistry Electives (19 units)

Students must complete at least three Upper Division lab courses, including at least one capstone course.

Elective Lab Courses (4-6 units)

Complete two courses from:

CHEM 131A - Biochemistry Lab 2 unit(s)
CHEM 155 - Instrumental Analysis 4 unit(s)
CHEM 162L - Physical Chemistry Lab 2 unit(s)

Capstone Course (3 units)

Complete one course from:

CHEM 114 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab 3 unit(s)
CHEM 131B - Biochemistry Lab 3 unit(s) (R)
CHEM 146 - Physical-Inorganic Techniques 3 unit(s)

Other Upper Division Chemistry Electives (10-12 units)

Complete 10-12 units from:

CHEM 101 - Chemistry and the Computer 3 unit(s)
CHEM 121S - Radiation Safety 1-2 unit(s)
CHEM 130A - Biochemistry 4 unit(s) (CHEM 135 or CHEM 130A may count toward the degree.)
CHEM 130B - Biochemistry 4 unit(s)
CHEM 130C - Biochemistry 3 unit(s)
CHEM 135 - General Biochemistry 4 unit(s) (CHEM 135 or CHEM 130A may count toward the degree.)
CHEM 145 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 unit(s)
CHEM 170A - Macromolecular, Supramolecular & Nanoscale Systems 1 unit(s)
CHEM 180 - Individual Studies 1-4 unit(s)
CHEM 191 - Undergraduate Seminar 0.5 unit(s)
CHEM 213 - Organic Synthesis 3 unit(s)
CHEM 236 - Biophysical Methods 3 unit(s)
CHEM 245 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 unit(s)
CHEM 250 - Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry 3 unit(s)

University Electives (16 units)

A minor is strongly recommended.

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