You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Chemistry Majors: The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in
chemistry consists of a total of 124 units including 37-39 units of chemistry.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry consists of a total
of 124 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 degree 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 professional students
(premedical, predental, etc.), secondary school teaching credential students,
and biochemistry students oriented toward biotechnology and the health professions.
This degree is NOT intended for students who anticipate a career in chemistry,
or who expect to continue their education 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 (37-39 units)
Core Program
CHEM 1A, 1B, 102, 106, 108, 128A, 128B, 129A, 155 (30 units)
Emphasis
CHEM 156 (3 units)
Elect two courses from CHEM 129B, 142, 153, 241A, 241B (4-6 units)
B. Additional requirements (32-35 units)
BIOSC 1A, 1B (9 units)
Elect two courses from BIOSC 140A, BIOSC 140B, 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 dual major or minor.
Total (124 units)
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It is anticipated that CHEM 1A; PHYS 2A (or 4A, 4AL); BIOSC 1A; and MATH
75, which are required by the major, will also meet General Education requirements.
First Semester - Fall
CHEM 1A (5 units)
MATH 75 (4 units)
ENGL 1 (3 units)
HIST 11 or 12 or PL SI 2 (3 units)
Total (15 units)
Second Semester - Spring
CHEM 1B (5 units)
MATH 76 (4 units)
PHYS 2A or 4A, 4AL (4 units)
HIST 11 or 12 or PL SI 2 (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 (5 units)
Total (16 units)
Sixth Semester - Spring
**CHEM 156 (3 units)
BIOSC 140B or MICRO 140 (4 units )
Electives or General Education (8 units)
Total (15 units)
Seventh Semester - Fall
Electives or General Education
Total (15 units)
Eighth Semester - Spring
Electives or General Education
Total (15 units)
Total (124 units)
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* Offered fall semester only.
** Offered spring semester only.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is intended for students
who plan a career in chemistry. The B.S. degree 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. degree 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 (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 (10 units)
Recommended: CHEM 130, 140T, 142, 153, 156, 160, 190
Total (124 units)
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* Of the 51 required General Education units, it is anticipated that 6 will
be satisfied by PHYS 4A and 4AL and MATH 75.
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 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 1 (3 units)
HIST 11 or 12 or PL SI 2 (3 units)
Total (15 units)
Second Semester -- Spring
CHEM 1B (5 units)
MATH 76 (4 units)
PHYS 4A, 4AL (4 units)
HIST 11 or 12 or PL SI 2 (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 (2 units)
General Education (5 units)
Total (16 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)
Chemistry or other elective (3 units)
General Education (9 units)
Total (124 units)
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* Offered fall semester only.
** Offered spring semester only.
Chemistry Emphasis
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 emphasis (see specific course requirements below). For
additional information see the listing under Natural Science or see the
science credential adviser.
Core requirements (37-38 units)
Biology (see note 1) (12-13 units)
BIOSC 1A or BIOL 15 (see note 1), BIOSC 1B, BIOSC 130
Chemistry (10 units)
CHEM 1A, 1B
Geology (see note 1) (8 units)
GEOL 1 and 3 (or 15), GEOL 168
Natural Science (3 units)
N SCI 106
Physical Science (4 units)
P SCI 21
Chemistry Emphasis (42 units)
PHYS 2A, 2B (see note 2) (8 units)
P SCI 168 (3 units)
MATH 75 (4 units)
MATH 76 (4 units)
CHEM 8 or 128A (3 units)
CHEM 102, 108, 128B, 129A, 139, 155 (20 units)
General Education (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (see notes 3,4) (5-6 units)
Total (124 units)
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 and 4), 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: CHEM 125, 150, 151, 153, 155, and 156.
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.)
Students will have satisfied this requirement if they have graduated from an institution that has an official upper-division writing proficiency requirement. Students will have to demonstrate that such a requirement was in force at the time of their graduation.
Students will have satisfied this requirement if they pass an upper-division course which has been designated as fulfilling the upper-division writing proficiency requirement, or if they have passed the appropriate California State University, Fresno standard examination in writing proficiency.
Students will have satisfied this requirement if they demonstrate satisfactory English competency on term papers required in one of the following graduate level chemistry courses: CHEM 211, 215, 220, 222, 241A, 242, 226, 227, 230, 235, 260, or 280. The term papers will be graded for English competency. Before taking the course, the student must petition the Chemistry Department Graduate Committee to have papers in a particular course accepted as fulfilling the English requirement.
If a student does not satisfy the writing skills requirement by other means, the student will be required to take ENGL 160W or some other course accepted as equivalent by the Chemistry Department Graduate Committee.
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 below. Other courses may be specified after examination of
the student's record and performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations.
Plan A
M.S. Degree 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, 226, 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. Degree 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, 226, 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.
California State University, Fresno offers a Certificate of Advanced
Study Program in Biotechnology. This intensive one-year postbaccalaureate
program emphasizes molecular biology and a wide range of laboratory skills
at the forefront of modern biotechnology. The biotechnology field is growing
rapidly, and as new products and applications are commercialized, there
is increased need for highly skilled personnel capable of working in both
research and production areas. Enrollment is limited to 12 to 15 students
per year, who work closely with faculty in a variety of lecture and laboratory
courses. Among the techniques studied are purification of biological macromolecules,
gene splicing, DNA sequencing, culturing of mammalian cells, hybridoma production,
and plant cell culturing and cloning.
The Certificate Program can lead to potential careers in expanding fields,
such as drug and hormone production in the pharmaceutical industry, monoclonal
antibody production for medical diagnostics, crop improvement, industrial
bioprocessing and medical research. The program also provides a background
for further postgraduate studies in fields such as biochemistry, molecular
biology and agricultural biotechnology. Some of the courses may also be
used at California State University, Fresno as components of master's degree
programs in biology, chemistry, plant science, and related departments.
Courses include: Molecular Biology (BIOL/CHEM 241A-B), Techniques in Protein
Purification (BIOL/CHEM 242), Nucleic Acid Technology Lab (BIOL/CHEM 243),
Cell Culture/Hybridoma Laboratory (BIOL/CHEM 244), Micropropagation (PLANT
102), and Seminar in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology (BIOL/CHEM 248).
