Chemistry
Chemistry is the "central science," and the Chemistry department (accredited by the American Chemical Society) strives to maintain both excellent faculty and facilities for teaching and research. The BA in Chemistry is a degree with breadth, requiring a supporting minor in biology, business, mathematics, or other disciplines.
The BA in Chemistry (Preparation for Teaching) prepares the student for a Science: Chemistry Single Subject Credential to teach general sciences and chemistry in grades 7-12.
The BS in Chemistry is the professional degree recommended for students interested in graduate school and research. This degree requires more mathematics, physics, and chemistry but no minor. The department also offers BS degrees with concentrations in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Materials Science. The BS degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry is excellent preparation for entry to medical school.
Chemistry is the study of matter and its transformations. Chemists are employed by industries that supply your food, fuels, construction materials, clothing, and medicine.
Analytical chemists determine the purity of our food, drinking water, drugs, air, and all materials used in industry and commerce.
Inorganic chemists are concerned with the preparation and uses of compounds formed from all of the known elements, so-called heavy-chemicals and agri-chemicals.
Organic chemists deal with the properties and preparation of natural and synthetic carbon compounds including fuels, plastics, medicines, fabrics, and clothing.
Biochemists study the chemistry of living systems from viruses and bacteria to plants and animals. Their work involves metabolism, reproduction and enzymes. Biotechnology (RNA/DNA synthesis, cloning, genetic engineering) is a rapidly expanding area that requires in-depth biochemistry knowledge.
Polymer chemists and material scientists are concerned with designing and producing new artificial materials ranging from super-soft clothing materials like Ultrasuede to construction materials for your automobile and house.
Physical chemists seek to understand the nature of matter. They are concerned with topics such as superconductors, energy production, and atomic and molecular structure.
Radiochemists study the properties and uses of radioactive elements as well as the effects of radiation on materials and living matter. They are concerned with environmental safety, agricultural research, medical research, and nuclear medicine.
BA - Chemistry
Undergraduate Advisement |
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| Students wishing to major in chemistry should confer with one of the department advisors when entering the university. Students' goals will determine whether they opt for the BS or BA degree, with possible specialization in biochemistry, materials or preparation for teaching. Students who transfer into these programs should be aware that general chemistry and a number of supporting courses, especially the mathematics and physics requirements, should be started during their first two years. If students transfer at the junior level without most of these courses completed, more than four semesters at SJSU may be required to complete the degree. |
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All chemistry majors must meet with their advisors every semester. |
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| This mandatory advising session is necessary to remove the advising hold preventing registration for the following semester. At least one semester prior to graduation, an approved major form must be signed by the advisor and submitted to the Chemistry Department Office. |
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REQUIRED CORE: |
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CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B General Chemistry
Sequence must be complete |
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| CHEM 055 Quantitative Analysis |
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| CHEM 112A, 112B and 113A Organic Chemistry & Lab |
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| Note: Community college Chemistry courses articulated with SJSU's Chem 112A, 112B, and 113A will meet course content requirements for the major but will not receive upper division credit. |
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Supporting Courses Required: |
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| MATH 030 Calculus I |
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| PHYS 002A Fundamentals of Physics |
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| PHYS 002B Fundamentals of Physics |
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All students must satisfy the following prerequisite (or equivalent) prior to registering for the WST and 100W courses at SJSU {Academic Senate policy S05-8}: |
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ENGL 001B Composition 2
A "C" or better is required in English 1B (a "C-" is not acceptable). |
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| Second Semester English Composition Equivalent Course |
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| A course articulated to SJSU's English 1B is recommended, however any course approved for the IGETC second semester composition area would be accepted to meet this requirement (a grade of "C" or better is required). |
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Prerequisites: |
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| Courses prerequisite to all chemistry courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better (C- not accepted). Exceptions may be made only with instructor consent or if not explicitly stated in the course description. |
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BS - Chemistry
Undergraduate Advisement |
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| Students wishing to major in chemistry should confer with one of the department advisors when entering the university. Students' goals will determine whether they opt for the BS or BA degree, with possible specialization in biochemistry, materials or preparation for teaching. Students who transfer into these programs should be aware that general chemistry and a number of supporting courses, especially the mathematics and physics requirements, should be started during their first two years. If students transfer at the junior level without most of these courses completed, more than four semesters at SJSU may be required to complete the degree. |
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All chemistry majors must meet with their advisors every semester. |
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| This mandatory advising session is necessary to remove the advising hold preventing registration for the following semester. At least one semester prior to graduation, an approved major form must be signed by the advisor and submitted to the Chemistry Department Office. |
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Required Core: |
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| CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B General Chemistry |
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| Sequence must be complete |
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| CHEM 055 Quantitative Analysis |
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| CHEM 112A, 112B and 113A Organic Chemistry & Lab |
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| Note: Community college Chemistry courses articulated with SJSU's Chem 112A, 112B, and 113A will meet course content requirements for the major but will not receive upper division credit. |
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Supporting Courses Required: |
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| MATH 030 Calculus I |
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| MATH 031 Calculus II |
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| MATH 032 Calculus III |
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PHYSICS: |
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| Note: Native students (students who start their university experience at San José State University) will need to take the following Physics series: PHYSICS 70, 71 and 72 (equivalent to PHYSICS 50, 51, 52, 53) at SJSU. All transfer students will be expected to have completed the course equivalents to the Physics series listed below. |
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| PHYS 050 General Physics/Mechanics |
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| PHYS 051 General Physics/Electricity and Magnetism |
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| PHYS 052 General Physics/Heat and Light |
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| PHYS 053 General Physics/Atomic Physics |
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| Note: If there is no transfer equivalent to Physics 53 then the student will be expected to complete the Physics 53 course at San Jose State University. |
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| PHYS 070 Mechanics |
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| PHYS 071 Electricity and Magnetism |
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| PHYS 072 Atomic Physics |
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Prerequisites: |
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| Courses prerequisite to all chemistry courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better (C- not accepted). Exceptions may be made only with instructor consent or if not explicitly stated in the course description. |
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All students must satisfy the following prerequisite (or equivalent) prior to registering for the WST and 100W courses at SJSU {Academic Senate policy S05-8}: |
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ENGL 001B Composition 2
A "C" or better is required in English 1B (a "C-" is not acceptable). |
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| or |
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| Second Semester English Composition Equivalent Course |
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| A course articulated to SJSU's English 1B is recommended, however any course approved for the IGETC second semester composition area would be accepted to meet this requirement (a grade of "C" or better is required). |
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