CHEMISTRY
Office:
Craven Hall, Sixth Floor
Telephone:
(760) 750-4103
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department Chair:
Steven
C. Welch, Ph.D.
Faculty:
Paul
G. Jasien, Ph.D.
José
A. Mendoza, Ph.D.
Karno
Ng-Alston, Ph.D.
Michael
H. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Jacqueline
A. Trischman, Ph.D.
Steven
C. Welch, Ph.D.
Instructional Support
Technician:
Sally-Jo Divis
Programs Offered:
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Options in:
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
-
Science Education
• Minor in Chemistry
CSU San Marcos offers a
program of courses leading to a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with options
in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Science Education. Chemistry is the study of matter and its
changes. This includes everything in the universe from a simple hydrogen atom
to very large replicating molecules in life processes. Chemistry is involved
with the development of medicines that control and cure diseases; food through
specific and safe agricultural chemicals; consumer products such as cleaners,
plastics, and clothing; new methods of energy production, transfer and storage;
new materials for electronic components; and new methods for protection and
cleanup of the environment. Chemistry majors are needed to help solve some of
society’s most difficult technological problems through research, development,
and teaching.
As an integral part of this
program, each student is required to do a senior research project, thesis, and
thesis defense. Also, each student will have the opportunity to flavor his or
her degree in chemistry by taking advanced elective courses in analytical,
inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. With appropriate choices of
chemistry and general education electives, graduates can meet the requirements
for admission to graduate, medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary,
and other professional schools.
The goal of the Chemistry and
Biochemistry Department is to provide chemistry majors with the best education
within the guidelines of the American Chemical Society. Each student will learn the basics of
analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry, including the most
recent technology in instrumentation. An
atmosphere of small class size, close faculty/student interaction, and new
facilities/equipment are some of the advantages of the Chemistry Program at CSU
San Marcos.
Up to five (5) units of
chemistry credit can be applied toward a B.S. degree in Chemistry (Chemistry,
Biochemistry or Science Education options) at CSUSM for students who have
successfully completed high school chemistry with a laboratory and who have
successfully completed the Advanced Placement Test in chemistry. It is recommended that students with a score
of 4-5 on the AP Test in chemistry and who have completed high school chemistry
with a laboratory consider auditing CHEM 150 during the fall semester in
preparation for CHEM 201/201L in the spring semester. It is recommended that students with a score
of 3-5 on the AP Test in chemistry and who have completed high school chemistry
without a laboratory take CHEM 150 during the fall semester in preparation for
CHEM 201/201L in the Spring semester.
Preparation
All courses taken for the
major must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Transfer students must complete a minimum of
24 hours counted toward the chemistry major at CSUSM.
CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
Chemistry Option
This option is for students
wishing a broad training in the traditional areas of chemistry. This option is
recommended for students wishing to enter a chemistry graduate program or seek
a position in industrial chemistry.
Units
General Education* 51 units
Preparation for the Major* 45-46 units
Option Requirements 34 units
General Electives 0-1 units
Total Required 125 units
Preparation for the Chemistry
Option
Non-Chemistry Supporting
Courses (24-25 units)
Units
CS 111* or CS 301* 3-4 units
MATH 160* 5 units
MATH 162* 4 units
MATH 260* 4 units
PHYS 201* 4 units
PHYS 202 4 units
Lower-division (21 units)
CHEM 150* 5 units
CHEM 201 & 202 6 units
CHEM 201L & 202L 4 units
CHEM 250 3 units
CHEM 275 3 units
OPTION REQUIREMENTS
Upper-division Chemistry (26
units)
CHEM 300 2 units
CHEM 351 3 units
CHEM 401, 402 6 units
CHEM 404 3 units
CHEM 404L 1 units
CHEM 405 2 units
CHEM 416 5 units
CHEM 498 or 499 4 units
Science Electives (8 units)
Science major courses in the natural or
mathematical sciences, chosen in consultation with the academic advisor, will
be used to meet this requirement.
Biochemistry Option
This option is for students
who wish to emphasize the biological aspects of chemistry. This option is
recommended for students wishing to attend graduate school in biochemistry, a
health related professional school, or seek a position in the biotechnology
industry. CHEM 402 is highly recommended for students wishing to attend graduate
school.
Units
General Education** 51 units
Preparation for the Major** 49-50 units
Option Requirements 32-33 units
General Electives 0-2 units
Total Required 125 units
*Nine (9)
lower-division General Education units in Area B (Math and Science) are
automatically satisfied by courses taken in Preparation for the Major.
Preparation for the Biochemistry
Option
Non-Biology/Chemistry
Supporting Courses (20-21 units)
Units
CS 111*** or CS 301*** 3-4 units
MATH 160*** 5 units
MATH 162*** 4 units
PHYS 201*** 4 units
PHYS 202 4 units
Lower-division
Biology/Chemistry (29 units)
BIOL 210 4 units
BIOL 211*** 4 units
CHEM 150*** 5 units
CHEM 201 & 202 6 units
CHEM 201L & 202L 4 units
CHEM 250 3 units
CHEM 275 3 units
OPTION REQUIREMENTS
Upper-division
Biology/Chemistry (30-31 units)
BIOL 351 or 355 5-4 units
CHEM 300 2 units
CHEM 351 3 units
CHEM 351L 2 units
CHEM 352 3 units
CHEM 401 3 units
CHEM 404 3 units
CHEM 404L 1 units
CHEM 416 5 units
CHEM 498 or 499 4 units
Upper-division Science
Elective Units (2 units)
Science major courses in the
natural or mathematical sciences, chosen in consultation with the academic
advisor, will be used to meet this requirement.
***Some courses
supporting the preparation or electives in the major may satisfy the
Mathematics and Physical Science requirements of General Education. The courses
fulfilling this double requirement are denoted by ***.
*Some courses
supporting the preparation or electives in the major may satisfy the
Mathematics and Physical Science requirements of General Education. The courses
fulfilling this double requirement are denoted by *.
*Six (6)
lower-division General Education units in Area B (Math and Science) are
automatically satisfied by courses taken in Preparation for the Major.
Science Education Option
This option is for students
who wish to seek training in Chemistry as well as pursue a career as a high
school science instructor. (Evaluation of this option for a Single Subject
Credential Waiver is currently under consideration.)
Units
General Education* 51 units
Preparation for the Major* 55-56 units
Option Requirements 27-28 units
General Electives 4-5 units
Total Required 125 units
Preparation for the Science
Education Option
Non-Chemistry Supporting
Courses (34-35 units)
Units
BIOL 210 4 units
BIOL 211** 4 units
CS 111** or CS 301** 3-4 units
ES 101 3 units
ES 102 3 units
MATH
160** 5 units
MATH 162** 4 units
PHYS 201** 4 units
PHYS 202 4 units
Lower-division (21 units)
CHEM 150** 5 units
CHEM 201 and 202 6 units
CHEM 201L and 202L 4 units
CHEM 250 3 units
CHEM 275 3 units
Proficiency in Spanish is
strongly encouraged for the Science Education option and can be included as
part of the Humanities Requirement of the General Education Requirement.
OPTION REQUIREMENTS
Upper-division Chemistry
(22-23 units)
CHEM 300 2 units
CHEM 351 3 units
CHEM 351L 2 units
CHEM 352 3 units
CHEM 398^ 2 units
CHEM 401 3 units
CHEM 404 and 404L
or CHEM 404 and 405
or CHEM 416 5-6 units
CHEM 499 2 units
Science Electives (5 units)
Science major courses in the
natural or mathematical sciences, chosen in consultation with the academic
advisor, will be used to meet this requirement.
MINOR IN CHEMISTRY
Requirements (21 units)
Units
CHEM 150 5 units
CHEM 201 & 202 6 units
CHEM 201L & 202L 4 units
CHEM 250 3 units
CHEM 275 3
units
Choice of 7 additional units
from the following:
Units
CHEM 351 3 units
CHEM 351L 2 units
CHEM 352 3 units
CHEM 398 1-2 units
CHEM 399 1-2 units
CHEM 401 3 units
CHEM 402 3 units
CHEM 404 3 units
CHEM 404L 1 units
CHEM 405 2 units
CHEM 416 5 units
CHEM 490 3 units
CHEM 491 3
units
CHEM 492 3 units
CHEM 493 3 units
CHEM 494 3 units
Total Units 28 units
^When topics relate
and address scientific ethics.
**Some courses
supporting the preparation or electives in the major may satisfy the
Mathematics and Physical Science requirements of General Education. The courses
fulfilling this double requirement are denoted by a **.