Majors & Minor
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- Molecular Synthesis
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MOLECULAR SYNTHESIS (CH36)
The Molecular Synthesis major offers a thorough training in all aspects of the molecular synthesis of organic, inorganic, and biological substances, along with a fundamental understanding of their structure and reactivity. This major provides an excellent preparation for employment in biotechnology, diagnostic, electronic, and pharmaceutical enterprises as well as for graduate programs in organic, bioorganic, and inorganic chemistry. Click here to read more about the Learning Objectives for the Molecular Synthesis Chemistry major.
Note: Degree requirements have been updated for FA24. Please see below for FA23 or earlier admits.
The following courses must be taken for a letter grade:
*If you have questions about the new organic chemistry restructuring or the honors sequence, please contact Student Affairs.
The following courses must be taken for a letter grade:
It is the students' responsibility to read and understand all policies listed here.
Seats in CHEM 123 are limited and saved for graduating CH36 seniors.
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
FRESHMAN YEAR | ||
---|---|---|
CHEM 6A | CHEM 6B | CHEM 6C |
MATH 20A | MATH 20B | MATH 20C |
CHEM 7L or 7LM | ||
SOPHOMORE YEAR | ||
CHEM 41A | CHEM 41B | CHEM 41C |
MATH 18 | CHEM 43A or 43AM | PHYS 2C or 2D |
PHYS 2A | PHYS 2B | PHYS 2BL, 2CL or 2DL |
MATH 20D | ||
JUNIOR YEAR | ||
CHEM 120A | CHEM 120B | CHEM 105A |
CHEM 126A | CHEM 126B | CHEM 114B, 114C, 155, OR 185 |
CHEM 100A | CHEM 143B | |
SENIOR YEAR | ||
CHEM 152 | CHEM 154 or 156 | CHEM 123 or 143C or 143D |
CHEM 123 or 143C or 143D | CHEM 114A* | CHEM 125 or 157 |
*CHEM 114A can be taken in either Fall or Winter quarter of senior year.
Molecular Synthesis Major 4-Year Sample Plan: Fall 2024 and Later (Printer Friendly PDF)
Molecular Synthesis Major 2-Year Sample Plan: Fall 2024 and Later (Printer Friendly PDF)
*If you have questions about the new organic chemistry restructuring or the honors sequence, please contact Student Affairs.
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
FRESHMAN YEAR | ||
---|---|---|
CHEM 6A | CHEM 6B | CHEM 6C |
MATH 20A | MATH 20B | MATH 20C |
CHEM 7L or 7LM | ||
SOPHOMORE YEAR | ||
CHEM 41A | CHEM 41B | CHEM 41C |
MATH 18 | CHEM 43A or 43AM | PHYS 2C or 2D |
PHYS 2A | PHYS 2B | PHYS 2BL, 2CL or 2DL |
MATH 20D | ||
JUNIOR YEAR | ||
CHEM 120A | CHEM 120B | CHEM 105A |
CHEM 126A | CHEM 126B | CHEM 114B, 114C, 155, OR 185 |
CHEM 100A | CHEM 143B | |
SENIOR YEAR | ||
CHEM 152 | CHEM 154 or 156 | CHEM 123 or 143C or 143D |
CHEM 123 or 143C or 143D | CHEM 114A* | CHEM 125 or 157 |
*CHEM 114A can be taken in either Fall or Winter quarter of senior year.
Molecular Synthesis Major 4-Year Sample Plan: Fall 2023 and Earlier (Printer Friendly PDF)
Molecular Synthesis Major 2-Year Sample Plan: Fall 2023 and Earlier (Printer Friendly PDF)
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