Undergraduate Programs
The Chemistry Department administers major programs leading to B.S. and B.A. degrees as well as a program leading to a minor in chemistry. Please click on the links below for more information about each program.
Please see Forms page for links to important program documents.
Introduction
Learn more about the Department of Chemistry by following the link below.
B.S. Chemistry
(If you are a declared BS Chemistry Students with 60 or More Earned Units, your assigned major advisor is Melody Esfandiari)
Melody Esfandiari
Lecturer
408-924-4973
melody.esfandiari@sjsu.edu
SCI 141
- For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.
- Required Courses for B.S. Chemistry
- Four-year Plan for B.S. Chemistry [pdf]
- B.S. Chemistry Graduation Plan — See your advisor
- General Education Advising- Connect with the College of Science Student Success Center
B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry
(If you are a declared BS Biochemistry Students with 60 or More Earned Units, your assigned major advisor is Elizabeth Migicovsky)
Elizabeth Migicovsky
Lecturer
408-924-5012
elizabeth.migicovsky@sjsu.edu
DH 605
NOTE: The course requirements for this concentration have recently changed. The new requirements apply to all students matriculating in or after the fall 2013 semester. Students matriculated earlier, may use the previous requirements that were in place when they matriculated or the new requirements. Please consult with your advisor for guidance.
- For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.
- Required Courses for B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry
- Four-year Plan for B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry [pdf]
- B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry Graduation Plan - See your advisor
- General Education Advising- Connect with the College of Science Student Success Center
B.A. Chemistry
Advisor (If you are a declared BA Chemistry Students with 60 or More Earned, your assigned major advisor is Melody Esfandiari)
Melody Esfandiari
Lecturer
408-924-4973
melody.esfandiari@sjsu.edu
SCI 141
For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.
- Required Courses for B.A. Chemistry
- Four-year Plan for B.A. Chemistry [pdf]
- BA Chemistry Graduation Plan - See your advisor
- General Education Advising- Connect with the College of Science Student Success Center
Chemistry Major Advising(Frosh)
If you are a lower division (Less than 60 Earned Units) declared Chemistry major (BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BA Chemistry), you will receive major and general education advising from the College of Science Student Success Center.
Advisor (If you are a declared Chemistry (BA Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BS Chemistry) student with less than 60 Earned Units, your assigned major and general education advisor is Jasmin Herrera)
For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.
Jasmin Herrera, CoS SSC
408-924-5193
DH 212
General Education Advising at the College of Science Student Success Center (CoS SSC)
If you are a lower division (Less than 60 Earned Units) declared Chemistry major (BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BA Chemistry), you will receive major and general education advising from the College of Science
Student Success Center.
Office: DH 212
Phone Number: (408) 924-5193
Email: science-advisingcenter@sjsu.edu
Minor in Chemistry
Dr. Jamie Alea
Applying for a Chemistry Minor
- Chemistry Minor for Biological Sciences majors only - Contact your major advisor
- Chemistry Minor Form for NON-Biological Sciences major only - You may schedule a Minor Advising appointment with Dr. Jamie Alea or request a minor application.
Other Useful Links
- Academic Integrity
- Catalog & Class Schedule
- Chemical Laboratory Safety Rules
- Compliance with the American Disabilities Act (Campus Policy)
- Program Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Map for BA and BS Degrees in Chemistry
- Research Groups
- Syllabi/Greensheets
- Undergraduate Program Learning Objectives
- University Learning Goals
- Workload Expectations