Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

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1 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry UCLA Chemistry, Biochemistry & Chemistry Material Science New & Transfer Student Handbook

2 Table of Contents Welcome... 1 Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office... 2 Majors in Chemistry & Biochemistry... 3 Biochemistry... 4 Chemistry... 7 Physical Chemistry Concentration... 9 Chemistry-Materials Science Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration Computing Specialization Tentative Course Offerings for Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial Enrollment Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Campus Resources... 21

3 WELCOME NEW CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY & CHEMISTRY MATERIALS SCIENCE FRESHMEN & TRANSFER BRUINS! This handbook contains important information about the department, the major, helpful websites and departmental tools to help in your success at UCLA. Departmental Undergraduate Office: Departmental Tutoring List: (Revised Quarterly not including Summer) Departmental Faculty Listing: Departmental Seminars & Happenings: (Open to all Students, Reservations may be required at some events) Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Listserv In addition to the Departmental Facebook page be sure and sign up for the Undergraduate Listserv. Receive current announcements on jobs, internships, scholarships, awards, and department updates. 1. Send an to 2. Leave the subject link blank 3. In the body text write: subscribe ugradlist, along with your address 4. You should receive a message that will request a reply to complete your registration Student Organizations Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Co-Ed Fraternity): Student Members of the American Chemical Society (ACS): PEERS (Program for Excellence in Education & Research in the Sciences: CARE (Center for Academic & Research Excellence: STEP Science Teacher Education Program: Cal Teach: Student Groups UCLA: 1

4 Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office The Undergraduate Office is located in 4006 Young Hall. Walk-In Hours Only Monday Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Undergraduate Advisor Tim Mahlanza Scheduling & Enrollment Coordinator, Undergraduate Advisor Denise Mantonya Services provided by the Undergraduate Office Staff: Information pertaining to your major Course Planning Change of Major Petitions Exam Handback Research Opportunities (196A, 196B, 199) Scheduling Enrollment Information Departmental Honors Departmental Scholars Grade Change Inquiries Major Advising Referrals Commencement Degree Progress Assistance with Academic Difficulty 2

5 Majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry & Chemistry Materials Science Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemistry Materials Science are complex subjects that require a strong background in math, physics, and biology. For any or all of these majors, you will be required to take a series of rigorous preparation courses to aid you in your understanding of the various chemical fields. The organization of the curriculum allows you to begin taking chemistry courses, along with other preparation courses, during your first quarters at UCLA. Biochemistry Chemistry Chemistry-Materials Science This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in attending graduate school in Biochemistry or related areas. Biochemistry is the Chemistry of living systems. It also satisfies many of the requirements for applying to medical school and other professional schools. This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in attending graduate school in Chemistry or related areas. It also satisfies some of the requirements for applying to medical school and other professional schools. Organic Chemistry is the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Inorganic Chemistry is the chemistry of inorganic substances and Physical Chemistry is the physical behavior of substances in relation to their structures and chemical properties. Physical Chemistry Concentration This concentration within the Chemistry major is designed primarily for students Chemistry attending majors who graduate are interested school in Physical Chemistry, Physics, related areas. or This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in chemistry with an emphasis on material properties. The major provides is appropriate preparation for graduate studies in fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research involving chemistry, engineering, and applied science. Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration This concentration is designed primarily for students who are iiinterested interested in in chemistry with an emphasis on the material properties. of The organic major matter. provides The appropriate preparation for graduate studies in fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research involving chemistry, engineering, and applied science. Computing Specialization This specialization can be added to any of the threer majors above. Designed Students who for are interested in adding computer programming and computational chemistry to their Chemistry or Biochemistry degree. 3

6 UCLA BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.S.): This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in attending graduate school in Biochemistry or related areas. It also satisfies many of the requirements of pre-medical and other pre-professional schools. Refer to the UCLA General Catalog ( for course descriptions and requisites. For more details about this major and others offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. Preparation for the Major General Chemistry (CHEM) 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL Organic Chemistry (CHEM) 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C Math (MATH) 31A, 31B, 32A (33A recommended) Physics (PHYSICS) [6A(H), 6B(H), 6C(H)] OR [1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL] Life Science (LIFESCI) 2, 23L*, 3, 4 (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available [ ] Pick one course enclosed in brackets. Upper Division Major Requirements * Consult the Life Sciences Core Office about the sequencing of this course Chemistry (CHEM) 110A Biochemistry (CHEM) 153A(H), 153B(H), 153C(H), 153L, 154, 156 One Chemistry or Biochemistry Elective (4 units) One upper division or graduate-level Chemistry (CHEM) course Three Electives (12 units) Three upper division or graduate-level courses from the approved list (see separate list). You must have a minimum of 180 units to graduate, and 60 of those units must be upper division (courses numbered 100 to 199). The Biochemistry B.S. Upper Division Major Requirements satisfy at least 45 upper division units. All Preparation for the Major and Upper Division Major courses must be taken for a letter grade. Seminars, individual study courses, and research courses (e.g. 196, 199) may not be used to satisfy the requirements for the Biochemistry major. You must have a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate with a degree. If you fall below a 2.0 GPA in the major, it is strongly recommended that you change majors. 4

7 UCLA BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN FRESHMAN YEAR CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) SOPHOMORE YEAR CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30C (4) Life Sciences 2 (4) Life Sciences 3 (4) Life Sciences 4 (5) Physics 6A (5) Physics 6B (5) Life Sciences 23L (2) Physics 6C (5) JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 153B (4) CHEM 153L (4) Upper Division Chemistry Elective (4) Biochemistry Elective #1 (4) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 153C (4) CHEM 154 (5) CHEM 156 (4) Biochemistry Elective #2 (4) Biochemistry Elective #3 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 4 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Major and the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. TRANSFER STUDENTS JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 153B (4) Upper Division Chemistry Elective (4) (Chemistry 171 Recommended) CHEM 153C (4) CHEM 110A (4) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 154 (5) Biochemistry Elective #2 (4) CHEM 156 (4) Biochemistry Elective Biochemistry Elective #1 (4) #3 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. Courses may not always be taught in the quarter shown. Check with the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department for the most current list of projected course offerings. 5

8 BIOCHEMISTRY UPPER DIVISION (UD) ELECTIVES 1 UD course must be completed from the bold area. 3 additional UD courses must be completed out of all the courses listed. Please note: Courses listed in other departments may have restrictions. Contact those departments for questions concerning enrollment and/or restrictions. Chem C100 BioEng 100 EE Biol 162 MCD Bio 138 PhySci 147 Chem 103 BioEng C101 EE Biol 170 MCD Bio M140 PhySci 149 Chem C105 BioEng CM145 EE Biol 175 MCD Bio C141 PhySci C152 Chem C108 BioEng CM178 EE Biol 181 MCD Bio C150 PhySci 153 Chem 110B BioEng CM180 Elec Eng M185 MCD Bio CM156 PhySci 155 Chem 113A BioEng C185 Environ 121 MCD Bio 165A PhySci 165 Chem C113B Biol Ch M140 Env Hlt 100 MCD Bio 165B PhySci 166 Chem 114(H) Biomath 106 Env Hlt C140 MCD Bio 168 PhySci 167 Chem C115A Biomath 108 Env Hlt C185B MCD Bio 172 PhySci 173 Chem C115B Biomath 110 Epidem 100 MCD Bio M175A PhySci M180A Chem M117 Biomath 170A EPS Sci C107 MCD Bio M175B PhySci M180B Chem C123A Biostat 100A EPS Sci C109 MCD Bio M175C PhySci M180C Chem C123B Biostat 100B Hum Gen M136C Med Hist M169 Physics 105A Chem 125 Biostat 110A Hum Gen C144 MIMG 100L Physics 105B Chem C126A Biostat 110B M Pharm 110A MIMG 101 Physics 110A Chem CM127 ChemEng 100 M Pharm 110B MIMG 102 Physics 110B Chem 136 ChemEng 101A Math 110A(H) MIMG 103AL Physics 112 Chem C140 ChemEng 109 Math 110B(H) MIMG 106 Physics 114 Chem C143A ChemEng 110 Math 110C MIMG 132 Physics 115A Chem C143B ChemEng CM127 Math 111 MIMG CM156 Physics 115B Chem 144 ChemEng CM145 Math 115A(H) MIMG 168 Physics 115C Chem C145 C&EE 108 Math 115B MIMG C174 Physics 117 Chem C150 EE Biol 100 Math 117 MIMG 185A Physics M122 Chem 153D EE Biol 101 Math 120A MS&Eng CM180 Physics 124 Chem C159A EE Biol 103 Math 120B Neurbio M169 Physics 126 Chem C159B EE Biol 105 Math 121 Neurosc M101A Physics 131 Chem CM160A EE Biol 109 Math 123 Neurosc M101B Physics 132 Chem CM160B EE Biol 110 Math 131A(H) Neurosc M101C Physics 140A Chem C161A EE Biol 111 Math 131B(H) Neurosc 101L Physics 180A Chem C164 EE Biol 112 Math 131C Neurosc 102 Physics 180C Chem C165 EE Biol 114A Math 132 Neurosc M119L Physics 180D Chem 171 EE Biol 115 Math 134 Neurosc M145 Physics 180E Chem 172 EE Biol 116 Math 135 Philos M134 Psych 100A Chem C174 EE Biol 117 Math 136 PhySci 100 Psych 115 Chem C175 EE Biol C119A Math 142 PhySci 111A Psych 116 Chem C176 EE Biol 120 Math 146 PhySci 111B Psych M117A Chem C179 EE Biol 121 Math 151A PhySci 111L Psych M117B Chem C180 EE Biol 122 Math 151B PhySci 124 Psych M117C Chem C181 EE Biol 129 Math 164 PhySci C126 Psych M119L Chem 184 EE Biol 130 Math 167 PhySci 135 Pub Hlt 150 Chem 185 EE Biol 135 Math 170A PhySci 136 SocGen M102 (102W) A&O Sci 104 EE Biol 137 Math 170B PhySci C137 Stats 100A A&O Sci M105 EE Biol M139 Math 171 PhySci 138 Stats 100B A&O Sci 141 EE Biol 151A Math 172A PhySci C144 Stats 100C A&O Sci 145 EE Biol 154 MCD Bio 100 PhySci M145 If electives do not show up on your DAR/DPR, call your department advisor at (310) Revised 06/2015 6

9 UCLA CHEMISTRY MAJOR CHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.S.): This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in attending graduate school in Chemistry or related areas. It also satisfies some of the requirements of pre-medical and pre-professional schools. Refer to the UCLA General Catalog ( for course descriptions and requisites. For more details about this major and others offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. General Chemistry (CHEM) Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Math (MATH) Physics (PHYSICS) (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available Preparation for the Major 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 113A, [110B OR C113B], 114(H), [136 + OR ], 171, 172 Biochemistry (CHEM) 153A(H), 153L One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) 103, C115A, C115B, C123A, C123B, 125, C126A, *, C140, C143A, C143B, *, C145, 153B(H), 153C(H), *, 156, CM160A, C160B, C161A, C164, C174 + *, C175, C176, C179, C180, C181, *, * Chemistry Laboratory (Choose One) 136 +, 144 +, 154 +, C174 +, 184 +, Course may only be applied once to the major [ ] Pick one course enclosed in brackets * Because these courses may be used to fulfill other Upper Division Major requirements, space in these courses may be limited. We encourage you to use one of the other listed courses to fulfill the Upper Division Chemistry Elective requirement. You must have a minimum of 180 units to graduate, and 60 of those units must be upper division (courses numbered 100 to 199). The Chemistry B.S. Upper Division Major Requirements satisfy at least 47 upper division units. All Preparation for the Major and Upper Division Major courses must be taken for a letter grade. Seminars, individual study courses, and research courses (e.g. 196, 199) may not be used to satisfy the requirements for the Chemistry major. You must have a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate with a degree. If you fall below a 2.0 GPA in the major, it is strongly recommended that you change majors. You may not take or repeat a chemistry or biochemistry course for credit if it is a prerequisite for a more advanced course for which you already have credit. 7

10 UCLA CHEMISTRY MAJOR Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN FRESHMAN YEAR CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) SOPHOMORE YEAR CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30C (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30CL (4) MATH 33B (4) PHYSICS 1A (5) MATH 32B (4) PHYSICS 1C (5) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 4BL (2) JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 172 (4) Upper Division Chemistry Elective (4) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 114 (5) CHEM 184 OR 174 (5) CHEM 185 OR 136 (5) CHEM 144 (5) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 4 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Major and the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. TRANSFER STUDENTS JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 144 (5) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 114 (5) Upper Division CHEM 174 OR 184 (5) Chemistry Elective (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. Courses may not always be taught in the quarter shown. Check with the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department for the most current list of projected course offerings. 8

11 UCLA PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION CHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.S.), PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION: This major is designed Chemistry majors who are interested in attending graduate school in Physical Chemistry/Physics or related areas. It may also satisfy some of the needs of pre-medical and other pre-professional schools. Refer to the UCLA General Catalog ( for course descriptions and requisites. For more details about this major and others offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. General Chemistry (CHEM) Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Math (MATH) Physics (PHYSICS) (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available. Preparation for the Major 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL 30A(H), 30B, 30BL 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 110B, 113A, C113B, [114(H) OR ], 153A(H), 171, 172 One Laboratory Elective (4 units) CHEM M120, 184, 185; PHYSICS 117, 180B, 180C; Three Lecture Electives (12 units) + Course may only be applied once to the major. EL ENGR 122L CHEM C115A, C155B, C123A, C123B, 125, C143A, C145, 156, C176, C180, C215C, 215D, M223C, 225; EL ENGR 100, 101A, 102, 121B 136, 173; MATH 115A, 115B, 132, 134, 135, 136, 142, 146, 151A, 151B, 153; PHYSICS 105A, 105B, 110A, 110B, 131, 132, 140A, 160 You must have a minimum of 180 units to graduate, and 60 of those units must be upper division (courses numbered 100 to 199). The Physical Chemistry Concentration Upper Division Major Requirements satisfy at least 49 upper division units. All Preparation for the Major and Upper Division Major courses must be taken for a letter grade. Seminars, individual study courses, and research courses (e.g. 196, 199) may not be used to satisfy the requirements for the Physical Chemistry Concentration. You must have a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate with a degree. If you fall below a 2.0 GPA in the major, it is strongly recommended that you change majors. You may not take or repeat a chemistry or biochemistry course for credit if it is a prerequisite for a more advanced course for which you already have credit. 9

12 UCLA PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN FRESHMAN YEAR TRANSFER STUDENTS JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 110B (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 172 (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) SOPHOMORE YEAR CHEM 30B (4) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33A (4) CHEM 30BL (3) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 1C (5) PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 4BL (2) JUNIOR YEAR MATH 33B (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4) CHEM 110A (4) Lecture Elective #1 (4) CHEM 172 (4) CHEM 171 (4) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 153A (4) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 185 (5) CHEM 114 (5) Lecture Elective #2 (4) Lecture Elective #3 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 4 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Major and the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. SENIOR YEAR CHEM 114 (5) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 185 (5) Lecture Elective #1 (4) Lecture Elective #2 (4) Lecture Elective #3 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. Courses may not always be taught in the quarter shown. Check with the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department for the most current list of projected course offerings. 10

13 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR (B.S.): This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in chemistry with an emphasis on material properties. The major provides appropriate preparation for graduate studies in fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research involving chemistry, engineering, and applied science. Refer to the UCLA General Catalog ( for course descriptions and requisites. For more details about this major and others offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. General Chemistry (CHEM) Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Math (MATH) Physics (PHYSICS) (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available Preparation for the Major 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL 30A(H) 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 113A, 171*, 185, [172 + OR C180 + OR C181 + ] One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) 110B, C113B, 172 +, C174, C175, C176, C180 +, C181 + Materials Science & Engineering (MAT SCI) 104, 110, 110L, 120, 131, [121 + OR OR ] Two Materials Science & Engineering Electives C111, 121 +, 122, 132, 150 +, 160 +, 162, CM180 (MAT SCI) (8 units) Laboratory Electives (1 CHEM & 1 MAT SCI) (7 units) Chemistry 114, 184; Materials Science & Engineering 121L, 131L, 161L + Course may only be applied once to the major [ ] Pick one course enclosed in brackets * You will be allowed to enroll in CHEM 171 as a Chemistry- Materials Science Major without having taken CHEM 30B. You must have a minimum of 180 units to graduate, and 60 of those units must be upper division (courses numbered 100 to 199). The Chemistry-Materials Science B.S. Upper Division Major Requirements satisfy at least 58 upper division units. All Preparation for the Major and Upper Division Major courses must be taken for a letter grade. Seminars, individual study courses, and research courses (e.g. 196, 199) may not be used to satisfy the requirements for the Chemistry-Materials Science major. You must have a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate with a degree. If you fall below a 2.0 GPA in the major, it is strongly recommended that you change majors. You may not take or repeat a chemistry or biochemistry course for credit if it is a prerequisite for a more advanced course for which you already have credit. 11

14 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN FRESHMAN YEAR TRANSFER STUDENTS JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) MAT SCI 104 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) MATH 32A (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4) MATH 31B (4) MAT SCI 122 (4) SOPHOMORE YEAR PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 1C (5) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33B (4) PHYSICS 4BL (2) MAT SCI 104 (4) JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 172 (4) CHEM 171 (4) MAT SCI 120 (4) CHEM 110B (4) MAT SCI 110 (4) MAT SCI 131 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 121L (2) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 114 (5) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 185 (5) MAT SCI C111 OR 122 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 114 (5) MAT SCI 120 (4) CHEM 185 (5) MAT SCI 110 (4) MAT SCI 131 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 150 (4) MAT SCI 121L (2) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 4 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Major and the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. Courses may not always be taught in the quarter shown. Check with the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department and Materials Science and Engineering for the most current list of projected course offerings. 12

15 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE ORGANIC CONCENTRATION CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR (B.S.), ORGANIC CONCENTRATION: This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in chemistry with an emphasis on material properties of organic matter. The major provides appropriate preparation for graduate studies in fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research involving chemistry, engineering, and applied science. Refer to the UCLA General Catalog ( for course descriptions and requisites. For more details about this major and others offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. General Chemistry (CHEM) Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Math (MATH) Physics (PHYSICS) (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available. Preparation for the Major 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 113A, 136, 171, 185 One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) 110B, C113B, C143A, C143B, 144, 172, C174, C175, C176, C180, C181 Materials Science & Engineering (MAT SCI) 104, 110, 110L, 120, 150 One Materials Science & Engineering Elective (MAT C111, 121, 122, 131, 132, 160, 162, CM180 SCI) (4 units) Laboratory Electives (1 CHEM & 1 MAT SCI) (7 units) Chemistry 114, 184; Materials Science & Engineering 121L, 131L, 161L You must have a minimum of 180 units to graduate, and 60 of those units must be upper division (courses numbered 100 to 199). The Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration Upper Division Major Requirements satisfy at least 51 upper division units. All Preparation for the Major and Upper Division Major courses must be taken for a letter grade. Seminars, individual study courses, and research courses (e.g. 196, 199) may not be used to satisfy the requirements for the Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration major. You must have a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate with a degree. If you fall below a 2.0 GPA in the major, it is strongly recommended that you change majors. You may not take or repeat a chemistry or biochemistry course for credit if it is a prerequisite for a more advanced course for which you already have credit. 13

16 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE ORGANIC CONCENTRATION MAJOR Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN FRESHMAN YEAR CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) TRANSFER STUDENTS JUNIOR YEAR MAT SCI 104 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4) CHEM 171 (4) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 185 (5) CHEM 113A (4) SOPHOMORE YEAR CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30C (4) PHYSICS 1C (5) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30CL (4) PHYSICS 4BL (2) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33B (4) MAT SCI 104 (4) PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 1B (5) JUNIOR YEAR CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 185 (5) MAT SCI 110 (4) MAT SCI 120 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 121L (2) SENIOR YEAR CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 184 (5) CHEM 136 (5) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 172 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) SENIOR YEAR MAT SCI 110 (4) CHEM 184 (5) CHEM 136 (5) MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 120 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) MAT SCI 121L (2) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 4 years. Other schedules may be equally valid. This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Major and the Upper Division Major Requirements. This plan does not include General Education and other College requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. Courses may not always be taught in the quarter shown. Check with the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department for the most current list of projected course offerings. 14

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18 Chemistry & Biochemistry Tentative Course Offerings Course Fall Winter Spring Course Fall Winter Spring 14A X X C164/C264 X 14B X X C165/C265 X 14BL X X X 171 X X 14C X X X 172 X 14CL X X X C174/C274 14D X X X C176/C276A X 19 X X X C179/279 X 20A X X C180/C280 X (Tent) 20AH C181/C281 20B X X 184 X 20BH 185 X 20L X X X 192A/B X X X 30A X X AL X X X 203A 30B X X 203B X 30BL X X X 203D X 30C X X 204 X X 30CL X X M205B X 98XA/XB X X X 206 X X X C100/C200 X 207 X 103 X 209 X C105/CM205A X 215D X 110A X X X 218 X X X 110B X M223C 113A X X X 228 X X X C113B/C213B X /114H X X X M230B X C115A/C215A X M230D X C115B/C215B X 236 X C122/C222 X 241A X C123A/C223A X 241B X C123B/C223B X 244A X 125 X 244B X C126A/C226A 247 X X X 136 X 248 X X X C140/C240 X 249B X X X C143A/C243A X M252 C143B/C243B X M X 257 X C145/C245 X 258 X X 147 X X X 266 X C150/C250 X 267 X 153A X X X 268 X X X 153B X X X 269A X 153C X X X 269B X 153D X 269C X 153L X X X 269D X 154 X X X 269E X 156 X X X 272G X X X C159A/C259A X 276B C159B/C259B X 278 X X X CM160A/CM260A X 285 X C160B/C260B 400 X CM161A/C261A 495 X All Information is Subject to Change 16

19 Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Tutorial Enrollment Instructions DUE DATE: Monday of the Second Week of Each Quarter Please follow the instructions on this form as they are DIFFERENT than the instructions that automatically print with the contract! PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites for participation include junior standing with a 3.0 GPA in the major OR senior standing OR consent of the instructor and department chair. STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS: Go to the Contracts link on your MyUCLA page. Select and download the appropriate contract (196A, 196B, or 199). You must enroll in 196A for the first 8 units (mandatory P/NP) and 196B or 199 after that (P/NP or Letter Grading). See Course Information and Grading Policies below. Fill in your student ID number, name, major, address, name of instructor, term/quarter, department, units, and grading basis. In the area designated for the description of the project, write "See Attached." You must write a proposal with the help of your Faculty Mentor. The Undergraduate Office staff will submit the proposal to the appropriate Faculty Advisor for review and approval before you can be enrolled. In the area designated for the description of your tangible evidence to be completed at the end of the quarter, write "Report." You will have to write a final report that is due to the Undergraduate Office by Friday of Finals week. Guidelines for the final report will be ed to you during 6th or 7th week. Obtain your faculty mentor s signature on the Contract. The Undergraduate Office staff will obtain the Department Chair s signature. Complete the lab safety certification course through the Environment, Health & Safety Office ( You need to submit the confirmation certification along with your contract in order to be enrolled. Turn in the completed contract, proposal, and lab safety certification to the Undergraduate Office (4006 Young Hall) by the Monday of the second week of the quarter. To ensure approval by the enrollment deadline, it is imperative that your proposal be submitted no later than the due date. Late proposals will not be accepted. COURSE INFORMATION AND GRADING POLICIES: There are three different Research Tutorials in which students can enroll. The appropriate course is determined by the student s previous Research Tutorials completed. Typically, students enroll in Research Tutorials for 4 units, which usually require working hours/week (monitored by the instructor). Chem 196A: Research Apprenticeship (take during 1 st & 2 nd research quarters) To be taken for the first 8 units of Research Tutorials in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Variable 2 to 4 units a quarter. Mandatory P/NP grading. Chem 196B: Research Apprenticeship (take during 3 rd research quarter) Prerequisites: 8 units of 196A, consent of instructor, and consent of department chair. Variable 2 to 4 units per quarter. May be taken for a maximum of 4 units. P/NP or letter grading. Chem 199: Directed Research Prerequisites: 8 units of 196A on related material, consent of instructor, and consent of department chair. Variable 2-4 units per quarter. Can be repeated for 12 units max. PROPOSAL AND REPORT GUIDELINES: A Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial requires an approved written proposal to enroll and a written report at the end of the quarter. Both of these papers must be typed. Guidelines for writing a proposal are on the back of this form, and guidelines for the final report will be ed to you during 6th or 7th week. 17

20 Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial Proposals (New and Continuing Research Tutorial Students) In order to enroll in Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Tutorial each quarter, you are required to submit a research proposal describing your research project. Clearly describing your research project will aid you in carrying out the research during the quarter and in writing your research report which must be submitted at the end of the quarter. You should work with your research mentor in preparing your proposal and research report. The College of Letters and Science s Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Research, Dr. Tama Hasson, can also assist you in preparing your research proposal and report. Appointments with Dr. Hasson can be made in the Undergraduate Research Center, 2121 Life Science ( ). In addition to the guidelines outlined below, you are required to indicate the amount of time you expect to spend on this course (12 hours/week is considered minimum for 4 units of Research Tutorials), and how frequently you expect to meet with your faculty mentor. Your proposal must be typed. Your research proposal should include the following: 1. A descriptive Title. Research Proposal Guidelines 2. A brief (<250 words) Abstract describing the background, long-term goal(s), short-term objectives, and specific methods of investigation of your proposed research project. 3. A brief Introduction summarizing the background of your proposed investigation and your previous research accomplishments on the project (if applicable). The background should clearly summarize the essential chemistry or biochemistry relevant to your project and place your project in context of known science. You must have citations to the scientific literature. Indicate how this quarter's objectives relate to the work you have completed in previous quarters (if applicable). Explain how it is different (if applicable). 4. A description of what you propose to do (Methods). What hypotheses will your work test or what questions do you hope to answer? Describe the tasks or plan of experiments you will be performing including laboratory techniques you will be learning (or applying) and the kind of data you will be collecting (if applicable). 5. A brief Discussion describing how your proposed experiments will contribute to the short or long-term objectives of your research project- i.e. how does your work fit into the "big picture". Describe the direction your research project will follow in succeeding quarters. 6. A list of cited References using the proper format for literature citations. For Chemistry research use the format found in the Journal of the American Chemical Society and for Biochemistry research use the format found in Biochemistry. 18

21 Frequently Asked Questions Chemistry & Biochemistry Enrollment Difficulties If you have taken the prerequisites for a UCLA Chemistry or Biochemistry course at a different institution, MyUCLA will not recognize your transfer credit coursework, EVEN IF IT SHOWS CORRECTLY ON YOUR DAR. If this happens, please follow the guidelines below or contact the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall to fill out an enrollment form. No enrollments will be done over the telephone. Denise Mantonya, at denise@chem.ucla.edu or dmm@chem.ucla.edu with the following detailed information: Your Full Name Your Student ID number The Chemistry or Biochemistry course you wish to enroll into The course ID (9-digit) number of the section you wish to enroll into Please do not send multiple s. You will be enrolled and/or wait-listed within 24 hours of your original request. Please be aware of the following guidelines: You are only allowed 10 units total on your priority/1 st pass. If the course is full including the waiting list Denise cannot override this. Requests must be sent at the exact time of your enrollment pass. Denise can only do Chemistry & Biochemistry enrollment, for all other enrollment inquiries please contact the respective department. Denise typically will answer enrollment s on evenings, weekends and holidays. Should I enroll in a class that I have not met the prerequisites for? NO! There are many ways to answer this question; the most compelling is probably NO. There are so many reasons as to why this is not a good idea. Sequence Restrictions (You may not receive grade or unit credit for a course taken out of sequence) Students who have taken courses out of sequence tend to not do as well as students who have met all the prerequisites for the course. If you still insist on trying to take a course without the proper pre-requisites please follow the guidelines below: You must contact the faculty member who is teaching the more advanced course you wish to enroll into to obtain possible permission They must give you an okay in writing ( ) and you must submit this to Denise for final enrollment processing. Help! I am on the waiting list for a Chemistry or Biochemistry course. What do I do? The Chemistry & Biochemistry department has realistic waiting lists on all of our courses. Waiting lists are monitored on a regular basis and as space becomes available the waiting lists will automatically be enrolled. You should definitely attend lecture, discussion and lab for Chemistry & Biochemistry courses you are wait listed for. 19

22 Courses with a zero enrollment capacity The following courses are wait list only: 114/114H, 136, 144, 154, C174, 184 & 185. You can only enroll for these courses on your 1 st or 2 nd pass. MyUCLA will not allow enrollment in a wait-list only course on priority pass. It is HIGHLY recommended to wait list yourself for these courses on your 1 st pass. Lab space is extremely limited and final enrollment consideration will be granted to graduating seniors. Enrollment will be done before the start of the quarter. You should attend lecture and lab the first week for final enrollment consideration. Declaring/Changing Your Major To declare a major in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, fill out a change of major petition ( and bring it to the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. When petitioning, we will look at your overall progress, check to see if you have at least a 2.0 GPA, make sure you do not have any outstanding D s or F s in any courses for the major, verify that there are no holds on your record, and that you can complete the major within your unit maximum (216 + AP units). You must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA) with at least 12 units completed at UCLA (including at least one chemistry course) before being allowed to declare or change majors. If there are any problems with processing of the change of major request, you will be contacted. If the petition is approved, you will receive an and the update will be made on MyUCLA. If you decide a major in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is not for you, visit the department you are interested in and find out their requirements. Departmental Scholar Program (B.S/M.S. Program) Exceptionally promising undergraduate students may petition to pursue their Bachelor s (B.S.) and Master s (M.S.) degrees simultaneously. Qualifications include the following: O A UC cumulative GPA and major GPA of 3.5 or better O At least one term of coursework remaining at UCLA O Current research with a faculty member in the department If you are interested in becoming a Departmental Scholar, consult the Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduate Office in advance of application dates for graduate admission. The Graduate Office is located in 4009 Young Hall, or you can call (310) (310)

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