Chemistry, B.A.
Bachelor of Arts, Minor
About this program
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry helps you learn how chemistry links to biology, materials and the environment. You learn to use modern tools and labs, solve problems in teams, and explain findings clearly. You build skills in analysis, lab work, and reading scientific literature. The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry requires the fewest units of our department’s undergraduate degree programs, so many students take advantage of this to customize their education to prepare for careers in teaching, criminology, forensics, biotech, clinical and environmental sciences.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and an ability to solve problems in the five chemistry sub-disciplines: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
- Perform basic chemistry laboratory procedures, including the use of modern instrumentation, for the synthesis, separation, isolation, analysis, and characterization of molecules.
- Effectively communicate the results of scientific experiments in oral reports, technical graphics, and written reports.
- Demonstrate the retention and synthesis of prior learning in advanced classes.
- Search the chemical literature for published work relevant to a project of interest, read and understand technical literature related to the discipline.
- Draw on classroom knowledge to contribute to solutions to problems encountered in a laboratory.
- Articulate an understanding of the relationship between chemistry and related disciplines such as biological science, materials science, and environmental science.
- Contribute to solving problems encountered in chemistry as part of a team.
- Understand the key experiments that led to the development of chemical theories and models.
Minor in Chemistry
The Minor in Chemistry at San Francisco State University helps you build a strong foundation in chemical principles while complementing your major. You’ll take courses that strengthen your skills in problem-solving and scientific reasoning. This program is ideal if you’ve already taken some chemistry and want to formalize your knowledge. With guidance from faculty advisors, you can tailor the minor to support careers in science, healthcare, or other technical fields.
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