Chemistry Course Listing
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2019-2020, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2019. Access the catalog of record at http://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
The Chemistry Major
The chemistry major is designed to qualify students for admission to graduate school in chemistry, positions as chemists; admission to medical, dental, and pharmacy schools; or secondary teaching.
The Major
In addition to 32.5 units of upper-division work in chemistry, students must complete of 100 hours of faculty-directed research and CHEM 396. Electives may be chosen from other chemistry and biochemistry courses for which prerequisites have been met. Students completing the chemistry major curriculum also earn an American Chemical Society-certified degree.
CHEM 496 or CHEM 498 may not be applied toward the 32.5 unit requirement. Those planning for graduate work in chemistry are recommended to complete the ACS-certified degree and to take additional upper-division Electives in chemistry, mathematics or physics depending on the area of interest.
Preparation for the Major
Code | Title | Units |
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CHEM 151 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 151L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM 152 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 152L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM 220 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics and Mechanics Lab | 4 |
PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism and Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Lab | 4 |
Total Units | 27 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CHEM 301 & 301L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 302 & 302L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 311 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 312 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 331 | Biochemistry | 3 |
CHEM 396 | Methods of Chemical Research | 1.5 |
CHEM 422 | Physical Methods | 4 |
CHEM 424 | Advanced Synthesis Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 440 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
Select One Upper Division Chemistry Elective | 3 | |
Total Units | 32.5 |
Recommended Program of Study
The following paradigm is included as a guide only, and should not be interpreted in a rigid sense. It is designed for students intending to obtain an ACS-certified degree. There is some flexibility to meet individual needs. Elective courses in chemistry may be taken at any time as long as the course prerequisites have been satisfied. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor to ensure that their needs and interests will be met. Students who are pre-professional should contact their advisor and the health professions advisor early in their studies to ensure all prerequisites are met.
Freshman Year | ||
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Semester I | Units | |
CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I | 4-5 |
MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
Core or electives | 7-8 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 152 & 152L | General Chemistry II | 4 |
MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
Core or electives | 7-8 | |
Sophomore Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
CHEM 301 & 301L | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 220 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
Core or electives | 8-9 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 302 & 302L | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 396 | Methods of Chemical Research | 1.5 |
PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
Core or electives | 7-8 | |
Junior Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
CHEM 311 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 331 or 440 | Biochemistry Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
Core or electives | 5-6 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 312 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
Core or electives | 6-9 | |
Senior Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
CHEM 422 | Physical Methods | 4 |
CHEM 331 or 440 | Biochemistry Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
Core or electives | 6-9 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 424 | Advanced Synthesis Laboratory | 4 |
UD CHEM elective | 3 | |
Core or electives | 9-12 |
Recommended Program of Study: Integrated Teacher Preparation Program (ITPP) Pathway
The Integrated Teacher Preparation Program (ITPP) provides paths to 4-year science and math degrees that include a teaching credential and preparation for the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). Students who are interested in middle or secondary education (grades 6-12) in California may earn a degree in chemistry while simultaneously completing requirements for a teaching credential. The degree integrates content knowledge and laboratory practices in the discipline, evidence-based teaching/learning theories, teaching performance expectations, and pre-student teaching clinical practice while satisfying baccalaureate degree requirements and CTC single subject credential program standards. There is some flexibility to meet individual needs. Students are encouraged to consult the ITPP website (http://www.sandiego.edu/itpp) and advisors (itpp@sandiego.edu) to ensure that their needs and interests will be met.
In addition to all courses for the chemistry major, students completing the ITPP pathway must also take the following:
Code | Title | Units |
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BIOL 240 & 240L | Bioenergetics and Systems and Bioenergetics and Systems Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 242 & 242L | Genomes and Evolution and Genomes and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
EOSC 110 | Introduction to Geosciences | 4 |
EDTE 300P | Diversity, Inclusion & Schooling | 3 |
EDTE 301P | Methods for Language & Literacy | 3 |
EDTE 304P | Secondary Methods I | 3 |
EDTE 306P | Secondary Methods II: Science | 3 |
EDTE 310P | Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDTE 311P | Equity & Advocacy in Educational Systems | 3 |
EDTE 312P | Methods for English Learners | 3 |
EDUC 491P | Student Teaching for the Single Subject Credential | 9 |
EDUC 491S | Student Teaching Seminar for the Single Subject Credential | 3 |
The following paradigm is included as a guide only, and should not be interpreted in a rigid sense. Elective courses in chemistry may be taken at any time as long as the course prerequisites have been satisfied.
Freshman Year | ||
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Semester I | Units | |
CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I | 4-5 |
MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
CC or Electives | 6-8 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 152 & 152L | General Chemistry II | 4 |
MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
CC or Electives | 7-8 | |
Semester III (Summer) | Hours | |
BIOL 240 & 240L | Bioenergetics and Systems | 4 |
EOSC 110 | Introduction to Geosciences | 4 |
Sophomore Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
CHEM 301 & 301L | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 396 | Methods of Chemical Research | 1.5 |
PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
EDTE 300P | Diversity, Inclusion & Schooling | 3 |
CC or Electives | 3-4 | |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 302 & 302L | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 220 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
EDTE 311P | Equity & Advocacy in Educational Systems | 3 |
CC or Electives | 3-4 | |
Semester III (Summer) | Hours | |
BIOL 242 & 242L | Genomes and Evolution | 4 |
EDTE 310P | Educational Psychology | 3 |
Junior Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
CHEM 311 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 440 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 422 | Physical Methods | 4 |
PHIL 341 | Ethics and Education | 3 |
EDTE 304P | Secondary Methods I | 3 |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 312 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 331 | Biochemistry | 3 |
EDTE 306P | Secondary Methods II: Science | 3 |
EDTE 312P | Methods for English Learners | 3 |
CC or Electives | 3-4 | |
Semester III (Summer) | Hours | |
CC or Electives | 6 | |
Senior Year | ||
Semester I | Hours | |
EDTE 301P | Methods for Language & Literacy | 3 |
EDUC 491P | Student Teaching for the Single Subject Credential | 9 |
EDUC 491S | Student Teaching Seminar for the Single Subject Credential | 3 |
Semester II | Hours | |
CHEM 424 | Advanced Synthesis Laboratory | 4 |
UD CHEM elective | 3 | |
CC or Electives | 9-12 | |
1 | Students deficient in mathematics should take MATH 115 instead of MATH 150, followed by MATH 150 and MATH 151. |
2 | CHEM 396 may be completed in either semester of the second or third year of study. This requirement is independent of completing research hours. |
3 | Students must complete 100 hours of research. This can be accomplished by taking CHEM 496, CHEM 498, or other options during the summer. Check with your advisor as soon as possible to create the optimal plan. |
4 | Students must complete the full year of General Biology with lab at USD (as BIOL 240/240L/242/242L) or at SDCCD (as BIOL 210AB. Partial articulation will not be permitted (taking Bio 210A at SDCCD and either BIOL 240/240L or 242/242L at USD). |