About Chemistry, B.S. at CSUSB
Earn an American Chemical Society (ACS) -certified bachelor of science degree with a concentration in chemistry or biochemistry. Choose chemistry for advanced math and upper-division coursework, ideal for graduate study or lab careers. Choose biochemistry for added biology courses and pathways into health, research or biotechnology fields. Both tracks prepare you for graduate school and career success.
Careers in Chemistry, B.S.
A chemistry degree opens doors in education, government, industry and nonprofits. Many roles may require graduate study. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong job growth for chemists and materials scientists.
- Chemist
- Chemical engineer
- Chemical technician
- Toxicologist
- Forensic scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Biochemist
- Environmental scientist
- Chemistry teacher
- Materials scientist
CSUSB chemistry graduates have earned M.D. and Ph.D. degrees and have become teachers, college professors and heads of companies, applying their skills in environmental health, pharmaceuticals, criminalistics and medical technology.
Sample Courses
Applied Linear Algebra
Topics will include solving systems of linear equations, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vector products, orthogonal projections, and vector parametrizations of curves in two and three dimensions.
Biochemistry I
Structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Membrane transport, enzyme mechanism and kinetics. Metabolism of biomolecules, including carbohydrate metabolism, fatty acid catabolism, and amino acid catabolism, as well as the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.
Principles of Organic Chemistry I
Detailed study of organic molecules and their structures, properties, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis.
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Opportunities for Students
As a student majoring in chemistry at CSUSB, you can join the Chemistry Club, explore opportunities for internships and jobs, learn on state-of-the-industry equipment and instrumentation, find advising and tutoring support, and apply for scholarships. Contact the Chemistry and Biochemistry department at (909) 537-5318 or go to csusb.edu/chemistry-biochemistry to learn more.
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