Chemistry
Bachelor of Science degree opportunity for study in other fields. This Biochemistry Option
with a major in Chemistry program is recom mend ed for students
wanting a standard teaching credential with Students must earn a minimum grade of
Bachelor of Science degree C- in all courses with the “CHEM” prefix for
specialization in secondary school teaching.
with a major in Chemistry— the BS Chemistry Major degree.
option in Biochemistry Potential careers: analytical chemist,
biotechnologist, nutritionist, food and drug Lower Division
Bachelor of Arts degree
inspector, toxicologist, organic or inorganic
with a major in Chemistry Same lower division requirements listed for
chemist, medical technologist, genetic en-
the BS chemistry major plus:
Minor in Chemistry gineer, physical chemist, pharmacologist,
science librarian, biochemist, forensic chem- BIOL 105 Principles of Biology
Department Chair
William Wood, Ph.D. ist, sanitarian, geochemist, environmental BOT 105 General Botany, or
consultant, chemical engineer. ZOOL 110 Introductory Zoology
Department of Chemistry
Science Complex A 470 Preparation Upper Division
707-826-3277 High school students should take chemistry, CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry
The Program English, and mathematics. CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 323 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Students completing this program will
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Spectroscopy Techniques
have demonstrated:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis
understanding of what chemistry reveals CHEM 360 Fundamental Physical
about the nature of physical reality CHEMISTRY MAJOR DEGREE
Chemistry
proficiency in abstract reasoning Students must earn a minimum grade of CHEM 431 Biochemistry
sound abilities in written and oral com- C- in all courses with the “CHEM” prefix for CHEM 432 Biochemistry
munications the BS Chemistry Major degree. CHEM 485 Seminar in Chemistry
understanding of and use of physical and Lower Division BIOL 340 Genetics
mathematical models
CHEM 109 General Chemistry Plus one of the following:
understanding of the relationship of ex-
CHEM 110 General Chemistry ZOOL 310 Animal Physiology, or
perimental observation to chemical theory
MATH 109 Calculus I BOT 310 General Plant Physiology, or
and knowledge
MATH 110 Calculus II BIOL 412 General Bacteriology
proficiency in spatial perception
MATH 210 Calculus III
critical independent thinking MATH 241 Elements of Linear Algebra
chemical knowledge and skills needed in PHYX 109 General Physics I
chemistry as well as in other disciplines PHYX 110 General Physics II
breadth, depth, and rigor characteristic PHYX 111 General Physics III
of a professional chemist
Upper Division
proficiency and skill in performing labora-
tory techniques and in making and interpret- CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry
ing laboratory observations CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry
understanding of the theory and opera- CHEM 323 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
tion of fundamental modern laboratory in- Spectroscopy Techniques
struments CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 360 Fundamental Physical
Students majoring in chemistry may choose Chemistry
either a bachelor of science or a bachelor CHEM 410 Inorganic Chemistry
of arts degree. Both degrees offer excellent CHEM 441 Instrumental Analysis
preparation for graduate study and profes- CHEM 485 Seminar in Chemistry
sional schools.
Plus advisor-approved computer literacy
The BS degree with a major in chemistry course or other upper division chemistry,
fulfills requirements for professional train- physics, engineering, or mathematics course
ing established by the American Chemical totaling at least three units.
Society. Students may choose the biochemis-
try option, which prepares them for careers Plus free electives to bring the total units for
in biochemistry and related fields, as well as the BS degree to 120.
for graduate study.
Students who choose the BA program find
less specialization in chemistry and greater
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
BACHELOR OF ARTS A minimum of 8 upper division units must
CHEMISTRY MAJOR DEGREE be completed at Humboldt State University.
Students must earn a minimum grade of Students must earn a minimum grade of
C- in all courses with the “CHEM” prefix for C- in all courses with the “CHEM” prefix for
the BA Chemistry Major degree. the BS Chemistry Minor degree.
Lower Division Lower Division
CHEM 109 General Chemistry CHEM 109 General Chemistry
CHEM 110 General Chemistry CHEM 110 General Chemistry
Plus one of these calculus series:
Upper Division
MATH 105 Calculus for the
Biological Sciences and 15 approved upper division units, including at
Natural Resources least one of the following sequences:
MATH 205 Multivariate Calculus
CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry
for the Biological
CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry
Sciences and Natural
CHEM 323 Nuclear Magnetic
Resources, or
Resonance Spectroscopy
MATH 109 Calculus I Techniques, or
MATH 110 Calculus II
MATH 210 Calculus III CHEM 431 Biochemistry
CHEM 432 Biochemistry, or
Plus one of these physics series:
PHYX 106 College Physics: CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis
Mechanics and Heat CHEM 360 Fundamental Physical
PHYX 107 College Physics: Chemistry
Electromagnetism and For the required 15 upper division units,
Modern Physics, or the following courses are approved for all
students:
PHYX 109 General Physics I:
Mechanics CHEM 323 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
PHYX 110 General Physics II: Spectroscopy Techniques
Electricity and Heat CHEM 330 Molecular Modeling
PHYX 111 General Physics III: CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis
Optics and Modern Physics CHEM 370 Earth System Chemistry
Upper Division CHEM 410 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 421 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis CHEM 422 Advanced Organic Lab
CHEM 360 Fundamental Physical CHEM 429 Organic Chemistry of
Chemistry Biologically Important
CHEM 485 Seminar in Chemistry Compounds
One of these organic chemistry series CHEM 441 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research
CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry The following courses are approved for all
CHEM 323 Nuclear Magnetic students except those listed:
Resonance Spectroscopy CHEM 328 Brief Organic Chemistry
Techniques, or [not approved for students
getting credit for CHEM 321
CHEM 328 Brief Organic Chemistry or 322]
Plus additional approved courses to bring CHEM 438 Introductory Biochemistry
total units in upper division chemistry to 25. [not approved for students
Plus electives to bring the total BA units getting credit for CHEM 431
to 120. or 432]
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