Chemistry, B.A.

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(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry degree is for students who are planning careers that require a sound background in fundamental chemistry, but not at the depth of the B.S. degree.

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information.

Basic Courses (38 units)

Upper-Division Elective (3 units)

Research (3 units)

CHEM 495 - Senior Research (1-3) †

Additional Information

† With consent of the department, this may be substituted with CHEM 472B , CHEM 490 or CHEM 499 , which include a substantial research component with products that include a poster and paper. Consult the department chair for more information

Related Courses (16 units)

Emphasis in Environmental Chemisty (18-19 units)

Three of the following (9 units)

Mini-courses (3 units)

Additional Requirements (6-7 units)

CHEM 495 - Senior Research (1-3) Topic must be environmentally related
MATH 338 - Statistics Applied to Natural Sciences (4)

Additional Information

The Environmental Chemistry Emphasis may be integrated with the B.S. in Chemistry by using the above courses to meet career breadth, elective and research requirements. The environmental chemistry courses also can be used to satisfy requirements for the minor in chemistry.

Chemistry/Pre MBA Program

A student may combine a B.A. in chemistry with a minor in Business Administration to qualify to enroll in and complete an MBA degree at CSUF in one additional year (33 units), provided all entrance requirements for the MBA program have been met. See your department adviser for details.

Chemistry, B.A.

Basic Courses (38 units)

Upper-Division Elective (3 units)

Research (3 units)

Additional Information

Related Courses (16 units)

Emphasis in Environmental Chemisty (18-19 units)

Three of the following (9 units)

Mini-courses (3 units)

Additional Requirements (6-7 units)

Additional Information

Chemistry/Pre MBA Program

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

Total (120 units)