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for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2007-2008 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Chemistry Majors: The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in
chemistry consists of a total of 120 units including 38-39 units of chemistry.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry consists of a total
of 120 units including a minimum of 46 units in chemistry.
High School Preparation: The high school preparation for majors in
the Department of Chemistry should include: algebra (2 years), plane and
solid geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, and physics.
Prospective students may elect to take the general chemistry placement
test at college entrance. A satisfactory score in this test will permit
the student to start the chemistry course sequence with CHEM 1B.
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry is intended primarily for those students
who plan to take extensive coursework in other areas in addition to chemistry.
This degree is suitable for prehealth profession-al students (premedical,
predental, etc.), secondary school teaching credential students, and biochemistry
students oriented toward biotechnology, forensic science, and the health
professions. This degree is NOT intended for students who anticipate a career
in chem-istry, or who expect to continue their edu-cation in pursuit of
graduate degrees.
Note: Chemistry majors may not take courses listed in category A
or B below for CR/NC grades.
A. The B.A. Chemistry Major requirements (38-39 units)
Core Program
CHEM 1A, 1B, 102, 108, 128A, 128B, 129A, 155 (30 units)
Emphasis
CHEM 156 (3 units)
Elect two courses from CHEM 129B, 153, 241A, 241B (5-6 units)
B. Additional requirements (32-39 units)
BIOSC 1A, 1B (9 units)
Elect 7 units from BIOSC 140A, 140B, 140L, MICRO 140 or other approved courses
(7 units) MATH 75, 76 (MATH 77 strongly recommended)(8 units) PHYS 2A, 2B
(or PHYS 4A, 4AL, 4B, 4BL, 4C strongly recommended)(8-11 units)
C. Remaining General Education requirements* (42 units)
D. Electives and remaining degree requirements (8-13 units)
(See Degree Requirements); may be used toward a double major or minor.
Total (124 units)
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* Of the 51 required General Education units, 9 units will be satisfied
by the following courses in the major and additional requirements: 3 units
of CHEM 1A or PHYS 2A in G.E. Breadth B1; 3 units of BIOSC 1A in G.E. Breadth
B2; and 3 units MATH 75 in G.E. Foundation B4. Consult the department chair
or faculty adviser for additional details.
The following is an example of a four-year program for the B.A. in Chemistry.
First Semester - Fall
CHEM 1A (5 units)
MATH 75 (4 units)
ENGL 5B and 10 (3 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (15 units)
Second Semester - Spring
CHEM 1B (5 units)
MATH 76 (4 units)
PHYS 2A or 4A, 4AL (4 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (16 units)
Third Semester - Fall
CHEM 128A (3 units)
CHEM 129A (2 units)
PHYS 2B or 4B, 4BL (4 units)
BIOSC 1A (4 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (16 units)
Fourth Semester - Spring
CHEM 128B (3 units)
CHEM 102 (5 units)
BIOSC 1B (5 units)
Electives or General Education (3 units)
Total (16 units)
Fifth Semester - Fall*
**CHEM 108 (4 units)
**CHEM 155 (3 units)
BIOSC 140A (4 units)
Electives or General Education (3units)
Total (14 units)
Sixth Semester - Spring
***CHEM 156 (3 units)
BIOSC 140B and 140L or MICRO 140 (4 units )
Electives or General Education (6 units)
Total (13 units)
Seventh Semester - Fall
Electives or General Education
Total (15 units)
Eighth Semester - Spring
Electives or General Education
Total (15 units)
Total (120 units)
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* It is important to fulfill the upper-division writing skills requirement
by exam or W class during the junior year.
** Offered fall semester only.
*** Offered spring semester only.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is intended for students who plan
a career in chemistry. The B.S. is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
Students who satisfactorily complete this program are recommended by the
department for certification as graduate chemists by the American Chemical
Society. The B.S. prepares students to enter the job market or for graduate
study leading to an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science or Doctor
of Philosophy.
Note: Chemistry majors may not take courses listed in category
A or B below for CR/NC grades.
A. The B.S. Chemistry Major requirements (46 units)
CHEM 1A, 1B, 102, 106, 110A, 110B, 111, 123, 124, 128A, 128B, 129A, 129B,
155
B. Additional requirements (23 units)
MATH 75, 76, 77; PHYS 4A, 4AL, 4B, 4BL, 4C
C. Remaining General Education requirements* (45 units)
D. Electives and remaining degree requirements (6 units)
Recommended: CHEM 140T, 153, 156, 160, 190
Total (120 units)
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* Of the 51 required General Education units, 3 units will be satisfied
by PHYS 4A and 4AL in G.E. Breadth B1, and 3 units of MATH 75 in G.E. Foundation
B4. Consult the department chair or faculty adviser for details.
Transfer students are strongly urged to consult their adviser.
Many of the courses listed above have chemistry or other prerequisites. For that reason, the following sample four-year program leading to a B.S. in Chemistry is provided. This sample program emphasizes the need to take sequences in mathematics and physics prior to CHEM 110A. In addition, it specifies certain semesters for some courses that are offered only once a year. Finally, this program is constructed in such a way as to leave adequate time for independent study experience (CHEM 190) in the senior year.
If a student wished to deviate significantly from this sample program,
particularly in regard to chemistry, physics, and mathematics requirements,
it is very important that an alternate program be developed in consultation
with a departmental adviser. Any course substitutions or other changes to
degree requirements can only initiated by submitting a written request to
the chair of the Chemistry Department.
First Semester -- Fall
CHEM 1A (5 units)
MATH 75 (4 units)
ENGL 5B and 10 (3 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (15 units)
Second Semester -- Spring
CHEM 1B (5 units)
MATH 76 (4 units)
PHYS 4A, 4AL (4 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (16 units)
Third Semester -- Fall
CHEM 128A (3 units)
CHEM 129A (2 units)
MATH 77 (4 units)
PHYS 4B, 4BL (4 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (16 units)
Fourth Semester -- Spring
CHEM 128B (3 units)
CHEM 129B (2 units)
CHEM 102 (5 units)
PHYS 4C (3 units)
General Education (3 units)
Total (16 units)
Fifth Semester -- Fall*
**CHEM 110A (3 units)
**CHEM 155 (3 units)
**CHEM 123 (3 units)
CHEM or other elective (1 unit)
General Education (5 units)
Total (15 units)
Sixth Semester -- Spring
***CHEM 110B (3 units)
***CHEM 111 (3 units)
***CHEM 124 (2 units)
General Education (8 units)
Total (16 units)
Seventh Semester -- Fall
**CHEM 106 (4 units)
Chemistry or other elective (3 units)
CHEM 190 (recommended) or other elective (3 units)
General Education (4 units)
Total (14 units)
Eighth Semester -- Spring
CHEM 190 (recommended) or other elective (3 units)
General Education (9 units)
Total (12 units)
TOTAL = 120 UNITS
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* It is important to fulfill the upper-division writing skills requirement
by exam or W class during the junior year.
** Offered fall semester only.
*** Offered spring semester only.
David M. Andrews,
Program Coordinator
559.278.2412
Chemistry Option
The B.A. in Natural Sciences serves as a waiver program for the Single Subject
Teaching Credential in Science. With this credential you are able to teach
any introductory science class, i.e., earth, general, life, or physical
science along with the courses in your chosen emphasis. Students interested
in teaching chemistry in high school may pursue a B.A. in Natural Sciences
with a chemistry option (see specific course requirements below). For additional
information, see the listing under Natural Science or contact David Andrews,
coordinator of the B.A. Natural Sciences Degree and Science Credential Adviser
559.278.2412.
Core requirements (36 units)
Biology (12 units)
BIOSC 1A, 1B, 130
Chemistry (10 units)
CHEM 1A, 1B
Geology (7 units)
GEOL 1 and 168
Natural Science (3 units)
NSCI 106
Physical Science (4 units)
PSCI 21
Chemistry Option (39 units)
PHYS 2A, 2B (see note 1) (8 units)
PSCI 168 or GEOL 155 (3 units)
MATH 75 (4 units)
MATH 76 (4 units)
CHEM 8 or 128A (3 units)
CHEM 102, 108*, 128B, 129A, 155 *(17 units)
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (see notes 2,3) (6 units)
Total (see note 2) (120 units)
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* Offered fall semester only.
A Minor in Chemistry for a bachelor's degree requires at least 21 units,
of which at least 7 are upper-division. Specific course requirements are
General Chemistry (CHEM 1A and 1B or 3A), Organic Chemistry (CHEM 8 and
109 or 128A-B and 129A), and Quantitative Analysis (CHEM 105).
Those students requiring additional upper-division chemistry units may choose
from courses such as the following: CHEM 125, 150, 153, 155, and 156.
Note: The Chemistry Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.
The mission of the graduate program in chemistry is guided by the mission
of the university; it seeks to provide comprehensive undergraduate and graduate
degree instruction for qualified students, and to contribute to the needs
and well being of the people of the San Joaquin Valley and California.
The California State University, Fresno graduate program in chemistry is
primarily oriented toward two groups of students: students who are preparing
themselves for employment in chemistry-based occupations (including teaching)
and students interested in additional training in chemistry and biochemistry
to prepare for advanced Ph.D. graduate work.
For students in the first category, the program stresses strengthening the
student's chemistry background while also providing advanced training in
both theory and research - training that is very beneficial in today's competitive
job market. Furthermore, the program also strives to meet local and regional
needs for individuals with advanced training in chemistry and biochemistry,
needs that are strongly tied to the agricultural nature of the valley.
For students in the second category, the program's emphasis on improving
chemistry background and basic research skills prepares students for work
at the Ph.D. level and enhances their chances for success.
The Master of Science degree program in Chemistry assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno B.S. in chemistry. Each new student is required to take the Diagnostic Placement Examinations in four fields of chemistry (physical, organic, analytical, and inorganic or biochemistry) to provide a basis for program planning. These are taken at the beginning of the first semester of residence. Twenty-one of the 30 units required for the degree must be in chemistry.
(See also Admission to Graduate
Standing, Advancement to Candidacy,
Program Requirements, and Criteria for Thesis and Project.)
The completion of the following two components will satisfy the writing requirement:
Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student prepares and
submits a coherent program individually designed according to Plan A or
Plan B listed in the copy that follows. Other courses may be specified after
examination of the student's record and performance on the departmental
diagnostic examinations..
Plan A
M.S. with Thesis
Specific requirements: CHEM 201 (1 unit); 280 (at least 2 units); 295 (2
units); 299 (4 units); and 3 units each from 4 of the 5 following groupings:
(i) CHEM 211 or 215, (ii) 220 or 222, (iii) 225, or 227, (iv) 230 or 235,
(v) 241A or 242. CHEM 260 recommended.
Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record
and his or her performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations.
Plan B
M.S. with Comprehensive Examination
Specific requirements: CHEM 201 (1 unit); 280 (at least 2 units); 295 (2
units); and 3 units each from 4 of the 5 following groupings: (i) CHEM 211
or 215, (ii) 220 or 222, (iii) 225 or 227, (iv) 230 or 235, (v) 241A or
242.
Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record
and his or her performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations.
Instead of a thesis, a student must successfully complete a final comprehensive
examination consisting of two parts: (a) a general written examination in
chemistry; (b) an examination dealing with a specific area of chemistry.
See department for Policy Statement -- Plan B Comprehensive Examination.
Forensic science is a multidisciplinary endeavor that increasingly requires employees who are fluent in broad areas of the natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics) and social sciences such as criminology and law. This broad training enables the development of new technologies and products based on the unique applications of the crime laboratory. The professional master's degree in forensic science offers students who are fundamentally educated in various scientific disciplines opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in the field. Students will comprehend and implement these emerging technologies and provide reliable evaluation of evidence and testimony for domestic and international justice systems.
Admission Requirements. Advisement is required by the Department of Chemistry to ensure prerequisites and admission standards are met. Students must complete university postbaccalaureate admission requirements; have a preparation equivalent to a B.A. in Chemistry at California State University, Fresno; and complete the program prerequisites listed below. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in all science and mathematics coursework in the baccalaureate preparation and prerequisites is required.
Program Prerequisites. The following prerequisite courses or their equivalents are required and must be completed prior to classified standing: CHEM 1A and 1B, PHYS 2A and 2B, CHEM 128A and 128B, CHEM 129A and 129B, MATH 75 and 76, CHEM 102 or 105, CHEM 150 or 155, CHEM 156, CRIM 20, CRIM 113, MATH 101 or PSYCH 42, CHEM 106 or CHEM 125, and BIOSC 140A.
Note: Prerequisite courses may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Degree Requirements. The M.S. in Forensic Science is a two-year program that consists of core coursework in major forensic disciplines, elective coursework, a science laboratory internship, and a culminating experience, which may be either a project or a thesis. The program core coursework emphasizes the areas of forensic chemistry, biochemistry, and trace analysis. These disciplines form the majority of a modern crime laboratory's casework. Successful students will develop both a sound understanding of the concepts underlying these disciplines and the ability to apply the knowledge to answer real world questions.
The Graduate Writing Requirement (GWR) for the M.S. in Forensic Science
may be met upon approval of an appropriate research proposal. The GWR requirement
must be fulfilled prior to advancement to candidacy. Please see the program
coordinator for more information.
Major Requirements (30 units)
I. Core Curriculum (21 units)
A. CHEM 250 (3 units)
B. CHEM 251 (3 units)
C. CHEM 252 (3 units)
D. CRIM approved course (3 units)
E. CHEM 282 (1-1 units)
F. CHEM 291 (3 units)
G. CHEM 298/299 (4 units)
II. Electives (9 units)
(Choose 9 units from the following. At least 6 units must be 200-level.): CHEM 225, 240T, 241A, 241B, 242, 243, 295; CRIM 270T; BIOL 189T; ANTH 169T; or other courses approved by the program coordinator.
See also Admission to Graduate Standing, Advancement to Candidacy, Degree Requirements, and Criteria for Thesis and Project,
California State University, Fresno offers a Certificate of Advanced
Study Program in Biotechnology. See page Biotechnology
for more information.
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