Chemistry majors will be contacted via email prior to the fall & spring semesters by their assigned advisor. If you need a Chemistry major advisor assigned please reach out to chemistry@csustan.edu.

The following chemistry degree model plans are provided as a general guide. They are only intended to reflect one possible way to satisfy degree requirements for the major & general education within a four-year time-frame. Each student should meet with a chemistry department advisor to create a plan that is appropriate for their career path and preparation level. There are many possible variations, but it is important to realize that Courses in the Chemistry Major are sequence specific.  These flowcharts will help to visualize prerequisites for the courses in the major within each degree plan. Transfer students should pay particular attention to which courses should & should not be taken before transferring to Stanislaus State. Students can utilize the University Roadmaps website to access recommended advising maps that outline major and GE courses for a four-year graduation plan. Additionally, the site provides Two-Year Transfer Student Roadmaps.

Roadmaps

View information on required courses for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry.

 

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Supporting Courses - 25 Units

Course Units
CS 1500 COMPUTER PROG 3
MATH 1410 CALCULUS 1 4
MATH 1420 CALCULUS 2 4
MATH 2410 MULTIVAR CALCULUS 4
PHYS 2250 G PHYSICS 1 4
PHYS 2252 G PHYSICS 1 LAB 1
PHYS 2260 G PHYSICS 2 4
PHYS 2262 G PHYSICS 2 LAB 1
ᵠ(MATH 2530) LINEAR ALG OR (3)
ᵠ(MATH 2460) INTRO DIFF EQTNS (2)

 

CHEM Major Required Courses - 42 Units (28D)

Course Units
1100 GEN CHEM 1 4
1102 GEN CHEM 1 LAB 1
1110 GEN CHEM 2 4
1112 GEN CHEM 2 LAB 1
2010 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 4
3010 ORG CHEM 1 3
3012 ORG CHEM 1 LAB 1
3020 ORG CHEM 2 3
3022 ORG CHEM 2 LAB 1
*4400 BIOCHEM 1 3
4010 PHYS CHEM 1 3
4012 PHYS CHEM 1 LAB 1
4020 PHYS CHEM 2 3
4022 PHYS CHEM 2 LAB 1
4100 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS 4
4200 ADV INORGANIC CHEM 3
4212 ADV LAB 2

 

CHEM Major Elective Courses - 3 Units (3 UD)

Some possible choices listed here:

Course Units
3200 INTRO TO FLUORESCENCE 3
3412 QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB 1
4300 ADV ORGANIC 3
*4420 BIOCHEM 2 3
*4422 ADV BIOCHEM LAB 2
ᵠ4610 COMPUTER METHODS IN CHEM 2
4980 INDIVIDUAL STUDY 1-4

*Biochem. Concentration Includes: CHEM 4400, CHEM 4420, CHEM 4422, BIOL 1050 (G BIO 1), BIOL 1150 (G BIO 2), AND BIOL 3310 (CELLULAR & MOLECULAR) OR BIOL 3350 (GENETICS) OR MBIO 3010 (GEN MICROBIO). 

 

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Supporting Courses - 21 Units

Course Units
CS 1500 COMPUTER PROG 3
MATH 1410 CALCULUS 1 4
MATH 1420 CALCULUS 2 4
PHYS 2100 BASIC PHYSICS 1 5
PHYS 2110 BASIC PHYSICS 2 5
(PHYS 2250) G PHYSICS 1 (4)
(PHYS 2252) G PHYSICS 1 LAB (1)
(PHYS 2260) G PHYSICS 2 (4)
(PHYS 2262) G PHYSICS 2 LAB (1)

 

Chem Major Required Courses -32 Units (18 UD)

Course Units
1100 GEN CHEM 1 4
1102 GEN CHEM 1 LAB 1
1110 GEN CHEM 2 4
1112 GEN CHEM 2 LAB 1
2010 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 4
3010 ORG CHEM 1 3
3012 ORG CHEM 1 LAB 1
3020 ORG CHEM 2 3
3022 ORG CHEM 2 LAB 1
*4400 BIOCHEM 1 3
4030 BIOPHYS CHEM 3
4110 APPLIED INSTRUM METHODS 4

 

CHEM Major Elective Courses - 6 Units (6 UD)

Some possible choice listed here:

Course Units
3200 INTRO TO FLUORESCENCE 3
3412 QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB 1
4300 ADV ORGANIC 3
*4420 BIOCHEM 2 3
*4422 ADV BIOCHEM LAB 2
4610 COMPUTER METHODS IN CHEM 2
4980 INDIVIDUAL STUDY 1-4

*Biochem. Concentration Includes: CHEM 4400, CHEM 4420, CHEM 4422, BIOL 1050 (G BIO 1), BIOL 1150 (G BIO 2), AND BIOL 3310 (CELLULAR & MOLECULAR) OR BIOL 3350 (GENETICS) OR MBIO 3010 (GEN MICROBIO). 

Updated: May 14, 2025