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Natural Science Division

Chemistry

The Chemistry department offers both a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Minor in Chemistry.  Be sure to also look at the prescribed Freshman Year Program for all Chemistry majors.

The courses in chemistry are designed to:

  • Provide an understanding of the composition and nature of the physical universe.
  • Prepare those who plan to teach chemistry and physical science.
  • Prepare graduates for employment in industry.
  • Prepare students for graduate study and research in chemistry.
  • Prepare students for admission to professional schools in areas such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and optometry.

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Course ID Course Name Units
Lower-Division Courses: 20 units
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I (GE) 3
CHEM 120L General Chemistry I Laboratory (GE) 1
CHEM 121 General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 121L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
MATH 210 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (GE) 4
PHYS 202 Basic Physics I (GE) 4
PHYS 203 Basic Physics II 4
Upper-Division Courses: 17 units
CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 310L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 311L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHEM 340 Quantitative Chemistry (WI) 3
CHEM 340L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory (WI) 1
CHEM 380 Introduction to Physical Chemistry: Theory and Application (RM, PS) 4
CHEM 400 Chemistry Literature and Seminar (RM, PS) 1
Sequence I, Standard Sequence: 17–20 Units
Choose one course group from the following:
CHEM 341 Instrumental Analysis 3
CHEM 341L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (RM, PS) 1
or
CHEM 390 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 390L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (RM, PS) 1
Choose three additional upper-division courses from chemistry, biology, computer science, math, nutritional science, sports medicine, or other area with approval of advisor 9-12
Sequence II, Biochemistry Sequence: 15–16 Units
BIOL 211 Biology of Cells 4
CHEM 330 Cellular Biochemistry 4
CHEM 331 Advanced Cellular Biochemistry 4
Choose one additional upper-division course from chemistry, biology, computer science, math, nutritional science, sports medicine, or other area with approval of advisor 3–4

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Course ID Course Name Units
Lower-Division Courses: 30 units
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I (GE) 3
CHEM 120L General Chemistry I Laboratory (GE) 1
CHEM 121 General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 121L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
MATH 210 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (GE) 4
MATH 211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4
MATH 212 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4
PHYS 210 Physics I (GE) 5
PHYS 211 Physics II 5
Upper-Division Courses: 25 units
CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 310L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 311L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHEM 340 Quantitative Chemistry (WI) 3
CHEM 340L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory (WI) 1
CHEM 341 Instrumental Analysis 3
CHEM 341L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (RM, PS) 1
CHEM 370 Physical Chemistry I 3
CHEM 370L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (RM, PS) 1
CHEM 371 Physical Chemistry II 3
CHEM 371L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHEM 400 Chemistry Literature and Seminar (RM, PS) 1
Sequence I, Standard Sequence: 10 units
CHEM 390 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 390L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (RM, PS) 1
Choose six upper-division chemistry units from the following with approval of advisor: -
CHEM 410 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM 430 Bioorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 440 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3
CHEM 420 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 590 Research in Chemistry*
* May be taken for a maximum of four units.		 1–4
Sequence II, Biochemistry Sequence: 8 units
CHEM 330 Cellular Biochemistry 4
CHEM 331 Advanced Cellular Biochemistry 4
Choose one of the following courses with approval of advisor: -
CHEM 390 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 390L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (RM, PS) 1
CHEM 410 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM 420 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 430 Bioorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 440 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3
CHEM 590* Research in Chemistry
* May be taken for a maximum of four units.		 1–4

Freshman-Year Program

The chemistry major should enroll in the general education program and include CHEM 120, CHEM 121, and MATH 210 in the freshman year.

International Programs

Chemistry students wishing to participate in the international programs are advised to do so during the summer term.

Minor in Chemistry

CourseID Course Description Units
A total of 23 to 24 units in chemistry are required for the minor.
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I (GE) 3
CHEM 120L General Chemistry I Laboratory (GE) 1
CHEM 121 General Chemistry II 3
CHEM 121L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHEM 340 Quantitative Chemistry 3
CHEM 340L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
Choose 4 units from the following:
CHEM 301 Elementary Organic Chemistry 4
or
CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 310L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
Choose 4 units from the following:
CHEM 370 Physical Chemistry I 3
CHEM 370L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 1
or
CHEM 380 Introduction to Physical Chemistry: Theory and Applications 4
or
CHEM 390 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 390L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1
One additional upper-division chemistry course with approval of the chemistry advisor 3–4

The above program requirements are excerpted from the Seaver catalog. This Web page is not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit: http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/

You may email your questions to the Seaver Natural Science Division .