CSUB Chemistry Advising

Advising.

Dr. Hudson (Sci-278) advises chemistry majors with last names from A-K.

Dr. Kemnitz (Sci-252) advises chemistry majors with last names from K-Z.

Chemistry Placement Test (CPT).

Entry into Chem 211* or Chem 150 requires passing the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) or Chem 101 (grade of C- or higher). Those with a grade of C- or higher in Chem 150 can also get into Chem 211 without the CPT but must be signed in by the instructor or an advisor. For more information about the CPT, please click here or consult a chemistry advisor.

Attention: Chem 101 is offered during Summer 2008 for those wishing to enroll in Chem 211 for Fall 2008.

**CPT Test Dates**
Date	Location	Time (begins-ends)	Charge
Celebrate CSUB Day April 26, 2008 (Sat.)	Sci-II 180	2:00-3:00	free
May 15, 2008	Sci-III 104	4:00-5:00	free
or	Testing Center (661) 654-3373	By Appointment	inquire

Roadmaps.

The following roadmaps provide one way in which to graduate within four years (two years for properly-prepared transfer students). These are not meant to represent the only way, instead they represent a sensible way that takes into account the typical course offerings and times. Note that general education courses tend to be taught every quarter with few sequencing requirements whereas science and math courses tend to be sequenced and some are offered only once a year (or every other year). There are three year-long chemistry sequences; General Chemistry (211/212/213), Organic Chemistry (331/332/333), and Physical Chemistry (351/352/353). Chemistry requires a grade of C- or higher to progress along the sequence and a grade of C- or higher for each chemistry prerequisite. A common pitfall that hinders a timely completion of the degree is the inability to register for General Chem I (211), Physics I (202 or 212), or Organic Chem. I (331) in the fall quarter. Although a "trailer" series is sometimes offered--beginning in the winter quarter--registering for the final course of the sequence often creates scheduling conflicts.

Four-Year Roadmap to Graduation with a BS in Chemistry

Quarter Year	F	W	S
1 49-50 units	Chem 211 - Gen. Chem. I English 110 Math 201 - Calc I CSUB 101 16-17 units	Chem 212 - Gen. Chem. II GE Area A, C, or D Math 202/222 - Calc II 18 units	Chem 213 - Gen. Chem. III GE Area A, C, or D Math 203 - Calc III 15 units
2 45-48 units	Chem 331 - Organic Chem. I Phys 201 or 221 - Classical Phys. I GE Area A, C, or D 15-16 units	Chem 332 - Organic Chem. II Phys 202 or 222 - Classical Phys. II GE Area A, C, or D 15-16 units	Chem 333 - Organic Chem. III Phys 203 or 223 - Optics & Modern Phys. GE Area A, C, or D 15-16 units
3 45 units	Chem 351 - Physical Chem. I Chem 340 - Biochem. GE Area A, C, or D 15 units	Chem 352 - Physical Chem. II Chem 350 or 440 GE Area A, C, or D 15 units	Chem 353 - Physical Chem. III Chem 450 - Instrumental Analysis GE Area A, C, or D 15 units
4 36 units	GE Theme 2 or 3 GRE (Gender, Race & Ethnicity) US Institutions requirement GWAR (exam) 15 units	Chem 400 - Adv. Inorganic Chem. Chem 390 - Chem. Lit. US History Requirement 11 units	Chem 490 - Senior Seminar GE Theme 2 or 3 10 units

Click here for a five-year roadmap for those with need for
developmental Math and English courses.

Two-Year Roadmap to Graduation with a BS in Chemistry
for Community College Transfers

Quarter Year	F	W	S
CC	Those transferring from community colleges can graduate in two years if they have the following requirements satisfied: *1 yr. Chemistry, 1 yr. Calculus, and 1 yr. Physics, All Lower Division General Education*. Please make sure that these courses transfer to CSUB and are recognized as their CSUB equivalents on your transcript. Must be acceptable for the major (e.g., Chem 1A and 1B).
1 46-47 units	Chem 331 - Organic Chem. I GE Theme 2 or 3 US Institutions requirement CSUB 301 16-17 units	Chem 332 - Organic Chem. II Chem 350 - Quant. Analytical Chem. GE Theme 2 or 3 15 units	Chem 333 - Organic Chem. III GRE (Gender, Race, & Ethnicity) US History Requirement 15 units
2 36 units	Chem 351 - Physical Chem. I Chem 340 - Biochem GWAR (exam) 10 units	Chem 352 - Physical Chem. II Chem 400 - Adv. Inorganic Chem. Chem 390 - Chem. Lit. 11 units	Chem 353 - Physical Chem. III Chem 450 - Instrumental Analysis Chem 490 - Senior Seminar 15 units

Click here for alternate roadmaps for those who do not have all of their lower division science and math requirements satisfied.

Minor.

Minors typically consist of 20 units, 10 of which must be upper division. Please note that at most one course that counts for the major (or cognates) can count towards the minor.

Graduation.

In order to graduate you must complete the following checklist:

Transfer students should ensure that all of their required coursework transfered as the proper CSUB course number with the appropriate number of credits. These should not be listed as ELEC 100 on your banner transcript. Talk to the evaluator's office about fixing your transcript. These issues should be worked out well before you have to graduate to allow for additional coursework, if necessary. Courses with a California Articulation Number (CAN) should be no problem.
Ensure that you have completed all general education requirements including the GWAR exam (see the evaluator's office if you have questions about this).
Check the unit requirements and GPAs to make sure that
1. there are at least 180 quarter units.
2. there are at least 60 upper division units.
3. residency is satisfied with 45 total CSUB units and 36 upper division CSUB units.
4. GPA > 2.0 overall
5. GPA > 2.0 at CSUB
6. GPA > 2.0 for all units counted toward major and minor.
Apply for graduation at the evaluations office at least a quarter before you intend to graduate.
Fill out one of the concentration outline forms below and turn it in to your advisor. Please note that you should fill out the form on the web and print two copies (one to keep and one for your advisor).

Concentration Outlines for the following degree options: BS in Chemistry, BS in Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry, ACS-certified BS in Chemistry, BA in Natural Sciences with a Concentration in Chemistry. (All links require a free adobe acrobat reader.)