undergraduate handbook 2016-2017

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

UCLA Chemistry, Biochemistry & Chemistry Materials Science New & Transfer Student Handbook

2016-2017

Welcome ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Student Organizations ........................................................................................................................ 4

Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office ............................................................................ 5

Majors in Chemistry & Biochemistry .................................................................................................. 6

Biochemistry ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Chemistry ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Physical Chemistry Concentration .................................................................................................. 12

Chemistry-Materials Science ........................................................................................................... 14

Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration .................................................................. 16

Computing Specialization ................................................................................................................ 18

Tentative Course Offerings for 2016-2017 ....................................................................................... 19

Guidelines for Choosing Your General Chemistry Course ........................................................... 20

Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial Enrollment Instructions ....................................... 21

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................ 23

Campus Resources ........................................................................................................................... 24

Table of Contents

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This handbook contains important information about the department, the major, helpful websites, and departmental tools to help in your success at UCLA.

Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Listserv

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Departmental Links

Undergraduate Website chemistry.ucla.edu/undergraduate

Tutoring List | Revised quarterly, except Summer

Faculty Listing

Seminars & Happenings | Open to all students; some events may require

reservations

Department Newsletter | Sign up for the weekly department newsletter

Welcome!

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/undergraduate

http://chemistry.ucla.edu/undergraduate

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/faculty-and-research

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/seminars

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/newsletter/signup/

http://www.facebook.com/uclachem

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Alpha Chi Sigma | Co-Ed Chemistry Fraternity

Rush ∙ Purchase Lab Supplies ∙ Free Tutoring

Student Members of the American Chemical Society (ACS)

Events ∙ Programs ∙ Resources

BiochemASE | Biochemistry Association for Student Enrichment at UCLA

Networking ∙ Mentorship

Additional Opportunities

PEERS | Program for Excellence in Education & Research in the Sciences

STEP | Science Teacher Education Program

Cal Teach

CARE | Center for Academic & Research Excellence

More Student Groups UCLA

Summer Research Fellowships The Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Program offers UCLA

undergraduates the opportunity to carry out research with a Chemistry or Biochemistry faculty mentor

during the summer. The mentor must agree to supervise the student during the summer. The application

and additional information are available on the department website.

Student Organizations

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/axe/

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/axe/rush.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/axe/store.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/axe/store.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/acsbruins/index.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/acsbruins/events.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/acsbruins/mentor.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/acsbruins/resources.html

http://biochemase.wix.com/ucla

http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/progpeers.htm

https://centerx.gseis.ucla.edu/teacher-education/masters-and-credential-programs/jmep-and-step

http://www.cateach.ucla.edu/

http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/careeligibility.htm

http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/home/

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/research-opportunities

http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/research-opportunities

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/axe/index.html

http://www.chem.ucla.edu/acsbruins/index.html

http://biochemase.wix.com/ucla

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The Undergraduate Office is located in 4006 Young Hall.

Walk-In Hours Only Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Scheduling & Enrollment Coordinator,

Undergraduate Advisor

Denise Mantonya

[email protected]

(310) 825-4660


Tim Mahlanza

[email protected]

(310) 825-1859


Julie Heinrich

[email protected]

(310) 825-7824

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

*For SRP 99, visit the Undergraduate Research Center.

Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office




http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/srppositions.htm

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Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemistry-Materials Science are complex subjects that require a strong

background in math, physics, and biology. For any 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 This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in

attending graduate school in Biochemistry or related areas.

Biochemistry is the Chemistry of l iving systems. It also satisfies

many of the requirements for applying to medical school and other

professional schools.

Chemistry 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. 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 Chemistry majors for students attending graduate school in Physical Chemistry, Physics, or related areas.

Chemistry-

Materials Science

This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in

chemistry with an emphasis on material properties. The major 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 only for Chemistry-Materials Science majors. The

major provides 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 three majors above and is

designed for students who are interested in adding computer

programming and computational chemistry to their Chemistry or

Biochemistry degree.

Majors in Biochemistry, Chemistry, & Chemistry-Materials Science

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UCLA BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR 2016-2017 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 (www.registrar.ucla.edu/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) Chem 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL

Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C

Math (MATH) Math 31A, 31B, 32A (33A recommended)

Physics (PHYSICS) Physics [6A(H), 6B(H), 6C(H)] OR [1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL]

Life Science (LIFESCI) Life Sci [2, 3, 4] OR [7A, 7B, 7C], 23L* (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available [ ] Choose one series enclosed in brackets.

* Consult the Life Sciences Core Office about the sequencing of this course

Upper Division Major Requirements

Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 110A

Biochemistry (CHEM) 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). Note: Life Sci 107 and MIMG 101 are highly recommended electives.

Important Notes

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. 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.

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UCLA BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR 2016-2017 – Sample Major Course Plans

INCOMING FRESHMEN

FRESHMAN YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING

CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4)

MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) MATH 32A (4)

MATH 31B (4)

SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING

CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30C (4)

Life Sciences 2 (4) OR Life Sciences 7A (5)

Life Sciences 3 (4) OR Life Sciences 7B (5)

Life Sciences 4 OR 7C (5)

Physics 6A (5) Physics 6B (5) Life Sciences 23L (2)

CHEM 30AL (4) Physics 6C (5)

JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING

CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 153C (4)

CHEM 153L (4) Upper Division

Chemistry Elective (4) Biochemistry Elective

#1 (4)

SENIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING

CHEM 153B (4) CHEM 154 (5) CHEM 156 (4)

Biochemistry Elective #2 (4)


(Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.)

Important Notes

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


CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 153B (4)

Upper Division Chemistry Elective (4)

(Chemistry 171 Recommended)

CHEM 153C (4) CHEM 110A (4)


CHEM 154 (5) Biochemistry Elective

#2 (4) CHEM 156 (4)




Important Notes


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.



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.

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BIOCHEMISTRY UPPER DIVISION (UD) ELECTIVES

Please note: Courses listed in other departments may have restrictions.

Contact those departments for questions concerning enrollment and/or restrictions.

Chem A&O Sci 104 4 EE Biol M139 4 Math 171 4 PhySci 147 5

Chem C100 5 A&O Sci M105 4 EE Biol 151A 4 MCD Bio 100 5 PhySci 149 4

Chem 103 4 A&O Sci 141 4 EE Biol 154 5 MCD Bio 138 5 PhySci C152 5

Chem C105 4 A&O Sci 145 4 EE Biol 162 4 MCD Bio M140 5 PhySci 153 5

Chem C107 4 BioEng 100 4 EE Biol 170 6 MCD Bio C141 5 PhySci 155 4

Chem C108 2 BioEng C101 4 EE Biol 175 4 MCD Bio C150 4 PhySci 165 5

Chem 110B 4 BioEng CM145 4 EE Biol 181 6 MCD Bio CM156 5 PhySci 166 6

Chem 113A 4 BioEng CM178 4 Elec Eng M185 4 MCD Bio 165A 5 PhySci 167 4

Chem C113B 4 BioEng 180 4 Environ 121 4 MCD Bio 165B 5 PhySci 173 4

Chem 114(H) 5 BioEng C185 4 Env Hlt 100 4 MCD Bio 168 5 PhySci M180A 5

Chem C115A 4 Biol Ch M140 5 Env Hlt C140 4 MCD Bio 172 5 PhySci M180B 5

Chem C115B 4 Biomath 106 4 Env Hlt C185B 6 MCD Bio M175A 5 PhySci M180C 5

Chem M117 5 Biomath 108 4 Epidem 100 4 MCD Bio M175B 5 Physics 105A 4

Chem C123A 4 Biomath 110 4 EPS Sci C107 4 MCD Bio M175C 5 Physics 105B 4

Chem C123B 4 Biomath 170A 4 EPS Sci C109 4 Med Hist M169 5 Physics 110A 4

Chem 125 4 Biostat 100A 4 Hum Gen CM136C 5 MIMG 100L 3 Physics 110B 4

Chem C126A 4 Biostat 100B 4 Hum Gen C144 4 MIMG 101* 4 Physics 112 4

Chem CM127 4 Biostat 110A 4 Life Sci 107* 5 MIMG 102 4 Physics 114 4

Chem 136 5 Biostat 110B 4 M Pharm M110A 4 MIMG 103AL 5 Physics 115A 4

Chem C140 4 ChemEng 100 4 M Pharm 110B 4 MIMG 106 4 Physics 115B 4

Chem C143A 4 ChemEng 101A 4 Math 110A(H) 4 MIMG 132 4 Physics 115C 4

Chem C143B 4 ChemEng 109 4 Math 110B(H) 4 MIMG CM156 5 Physics 117 4

Chem 144 5 ChemEng 110 4 Math 110C 4 MIMG 168 4 Physics M122 4

Chem C145 4 ChemEng CM127 4 Math 111 4 MIMG 174 2 Physics 124 4

Chem C150 4 ChemEng CM145 4 Math 115A(H) 5 MIMG 185A 5 Physics 126 4

Chem 153D 4 C&EE 108 4 Math 115B 4 MS&Eng CM180 4 Physics 131 4

Chem C159A 2 EE Biol 100 4 Math 117 4 Neurbio M169 4 Physics 132 4

Chem C159B 2 EE Biol 101 6 Math 120A 4 Neurosc M101A 5 Physics 140A 4

Chem CM160A 4 EE Biol 103 5 Math 120B 4 Neurosc M101B 5 Physics 180A 4

Chem CM160B 4 EE Biol 105 6 Math 121 4 Neurosc M101C 5 Physics 180B 4

Chem C161A 4 EE Biol 109 4 Math 123 4 Neurosc 101L 4 Physics 180C 4

Chem C163 4 EE Biol 110 6 Math 131A(H) 4 Neurosc 102 4 Physics 180D 4

Chem C164 4 EE Biol 111 5 Math 131B(H) 4 Neurosc M119L 4 Physics 180E 4

Chem C165 4 EE Biol 112 6 Math 131C 4 Neurosc M145 5 Physics 180F 4

Chem 171 4 EE Biol 114A 5 Math 132(H) 4 Philos M134 4 Physics 180G 4

Chem 172 4 EE Biol 115 5 Math 134 4 PhySci 100 4 Psych 100A 4

Chem C174 5 EE Biol 116 4 Math 135 4 PhySci 111A 6 Psych 115 4

Chem C175 4 EE Biol 117 5 Math 136 4 PhySci 111B 6 Psych 116 4

Chem C176 4 EE Biol C119A 4 Math 142 4 PhySci 111L 3 Psych M117A 5

Chem C179 4 EE Biol 120 4 Math 146 4 PhySci 124 4 Psych M117B 5

Chem C180 4 EE Biol 121 4 Math 151A 4 PhySci C126 4 Psych M117C 5

Chem C181 4 EE Biol 122 4 Math 151B 4 PhySci 135 5 Psych M119L 4

Chem 184 5 EE Biol 129 4 Math 164 4 PhySci 136 5 Pub Hlt 150 4

Chem 185 5 EE Biol 130 4 Math 167 4 PhySci 138 4 Stats 100A 4

EE Biol 135 4 Math 170A 4 PhySci C144 5 Stats 100B 4

EE Biol 137 4 Math 170B 4 PhySci M145 5 Stats 100C 4

*Note: Life Sci 107 and MIMG 101 are highly recommended electives.

If electives do not show up on your DPR, call your department advisor at (310) 825-1859 or (310) 825-7824. Revised 7/5/16

1 upper division course must be completed from the first column (Chem). 3 additional upper division courses must be completed out of all the courses listed.

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UCLA CHEMISTRY MAJOR 2016-2017

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 (www.registrar.ucla.edu/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.



Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL

Math (MATH) Math 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B (33A highly recommended)

Physics (PHYSICS) Physics 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL


Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 110A, 113A, [110B OR C113B], 114(H), [136+ OR 144+], 171, 172

Biochemistry (CHEM) Chem 153A(H), 153L

One Chemistry Elective (Choose One)

Chem 103, C107, C115A, C115B, C123A, C123B, 125, C126A, 136+*, C140, C143A, C143B, 144+*, C145, 153B(H), 153C(H), 154+*, 156, CM160A, C160B, C161A, C164, C174+*, C175, C176, C179, C180, C181, 184+*, 185+*

Chemistry Laboratory (Choose One) Chem 136+, 144+, 154+, C174+, 184+, 185+ + Course may only be applied once to the major [ ] Choose one course enclosed in brackets

*Because these courses may be used to fulfill other Upper DivisionMajor 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.

Important Notes


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.

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UCLA CHEMISTRY MAJOR 2016-2017 – Sample Major Course Plans

INCOMING FRESHMEN




MATH 31B (4)


CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30C (4) CHEM 110A (4)

CHEM 30AL (4) CHEM 30BL (3) MATH 33B (4)

PHYSICS 1A (5) MATH 32B (4) PHYSICS 1C (5)

PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 4BL (2)


CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4)

CHEM 30CL (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 172 (4)

CHEM 153L (4) Upper Division Chemistry Elective (4)


CHEM 114 (5) CHEM 184* OR 174* (5) CHEM 185 OR 136 (5)

CHEM 144 (5) (*only take 174/184 if Chem 144 is not taken)


Important Notes





TRANSFER STUDENTS


CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 113A (4)

CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4)


CHEM 144 (5) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 114 (5)

Upper Division Chemistry Elective (4)

CHEM 174 OR 184 (5)


Important Notes





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UCLA PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION 2016-2017

CHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.S.), PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION: This major is designed for 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 (www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog) for course descriptions and requisites.




Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 30A(H), 30B, 30BL

Math (MATH) Math 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B

Physics (PHYSICS) Physics 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available.


Chemistry (CHEM) CHEM 110A, 110B, 113A, C113B, 114(H), 153A(H), 171, 172

One Laboratory Elective (4 units) CHEM M120, 184, 185; PHYSICS 117, 180B, 180C

Three Lecture Electives (12 units)

CHEM C115A, C115B, 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

+ Course may only be applied once to the major.

Important Notes


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.

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UCLA PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION 2016-2017 – Sample Major Course Plans

INCOMING FRESHMEN




MATH 31B (4)


CHEM 30B (4) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33A (4)

CHEM 30AL (4) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 1C (5)

PHYSICS 1A (5) CHEM 30BL (3) PHYSICS 4BL (2)


MATH 33B (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4)

CHEM 110A (4) Lecture Elective #1 (4) CHEM 172 (4)

CHEM 171 (4)


CHEM 153A (4) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 185 (5)

CHEM 114 (5) Lecture Elective #2 (4) Lecture Elective #3 (4)


Important Notes

This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 4years. Other schedules may be equally valid.

This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Majorand the Upper Division Major Requirements.

This plan does not include General Education and other Collegerequirements. For these requirements, please consult with your CollegeAdvising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics).

Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure youare meeting all degree requirements.

TRANSFER STUDENTS


CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 110B (4)

CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 172 (4)


CHEM 114 (5) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 185 (5)

Lecture Elective #1 (4) Lecture Elective #2 (4) Lecture Elective #3 (4)


Important Notes


Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed thePreparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for theUpper Division Major 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.

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UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR 2016-2017

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 (www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog) for course descriptions and requisites.




Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 30A(H)

Math (MATH) Math 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B

Physics (PHYSICS) Physics 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available


Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 110A, 113A, 171*, 185, [172+ OR C180+ OR C181+]

One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) Chem 110B, C113B, 172+, C174, C175, C176, C180+, C181+

Materials Science & Engineering (MAT SCI) Mat Sci 104, 110, 110L, 120, 131, [121+ OR 150+ OR 160+]

Two Materials Science & Engineering Electives (MAT SCI) (8 units)

Mat Sci 111, 121+, 122, 132, 150+, 160+, 162, CM180

Laboratory Electives (1 CHEM & 1 MAT SCI) (7 units)

Chem 114, 184; Mat Sci 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-MaterialsScience Major without having taken CHEM 30B.

Important Notes


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



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UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR 2016-2017 – Sample Major Course Plans

INCOMING FRESHMEN




MATH 31B (4)


PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 1C (5)

MATH 32B (4) MATH 33B (4) PHYSICS 4BL (2)

CHEM 30AL (4) MAT SCI 104 (4)


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)


CHEM 114 (5) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 185 (5)

MAT SCI C111 OR 122 (4)


Important Notes





TRANSFER STUDENTS


MAT SCI 104 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4)

CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4)

MAT SCI 122 (4)


CHEM 114 (5) MAT SCI 120 (4) CHEM 185 (5)


MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 150 (4) MAT SCI 121L (2)


Important Notes






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UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE ORGANIC CONCENTRATION 2016-2017

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 (www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog) for course descriptions and requisites.




Organic Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL

Math (MATH) Math 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B

Physics (PHYSICS) Physics 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available.


Chemistry (CHEM) Chem 110A, 113A, 136, 171, 185

One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) Chem 110B, C113B, C143A, C143B, 144, 172, C174, C175, C176, C180, C181

Materials Science & Engineering (MAT SCI) Mat Sci 104, 110, 110L, 120, 150

One Materials Science & Engineering Elective (MAT SCI) (4 units)

Mat Sci 111, 121, 122, 131, 132, 160, 162, CM180

Laboratory Electives (1 CHEM & 1 MAT SCI) (7 units) Chem 114, 184; Mat Sci 121L, 131L, 161L

Important Notes


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



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UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE ORGANIC CONCENTRATION MAJOR 2016-2017 – Sample Major Course Plans

INCOMING FRESHMEN FRESHMAN YEAR

FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4)


MATH 31B (4)


CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30C (4) PHYSICS 1C (5)

CHEM 30AL (4) CHEM 30BL (3) PHYSICS 4BL (2)

MATH 32B (4) MATH 33B (4) MAT SCI 104 (4)

PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 1B (5)


CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 185 (5)


MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 121L (2)

CHEM 30CL (4)


CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 184 (5) CHEM 136 (5)

MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 172 (4)


Important Notes


This plan only includes required courses for the Preparation for the Majorand the Upper Division Major Requirements.



TRANSFER STUDENTS JUNIOR YEAR

FALL WINTER SPRING MAT SCI 104 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4)

CHEM 171 (4) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 185 (5)

CHEM 113A (4)


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)


Important Notes


Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed thePreparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for theUpper Division Major Requirements.




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UCLA COMPUTING SPECIALIZATION 2016-2017

COMPUTING SPECIALIZATION: This computing specialization is designed for students who are interested in adding computer programming and computational chemistry to their Chemistry or Biochemistry degree. Refer to

the UCLA General Catalog (www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog) for course descriptions and requisites.

For more details about this specialization offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the

Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall.

Specialization Requirements

Major Requirements

Satisfy all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the

specified major within the Chemistry and Biochemistry department.

Program in Computing (PIC) 10A, 10B

Program in Computing (PIC)

Elective

(Choose one)

10C, 15, 20A, 30, 40A, 60

Chemistry (Chem)

(8 units) C126A, C145, CM160A, C160B

Importa nt Notes

Courses must be completed with a combined GPA of at least 2.0. Students must petition for admission to this program AFTER they complete Programming in

Computing 10A and 10B.

Petitions should be filed in the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. Students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in their major and a specialization in computing.

Program In Computing courses are offered through the Mathematics Department

Course Information

Course Course Title Prerequisite(s)

Program In Computing

10A Intro to Programming None (PIC 1 if no prior computing experience)

10B Intermediate Programming PIC 10A

10C Advanced Programming PIC 10B

15 Intro to Lisp and Symbolic Computation

PIC 10A

20A Principles of Java Language with

Applications PIC 10A

30 Machine Organization and Assembly

Language Programming PIC 10B

40A Intro to Programming for the Internet PIC 10A (10B)

60 Data Structures and Algorithms PIC 10B; Math 31A, 31B, 61

Chemistry

C126A Computational Methods for Chemists Chem 110A; Math 33B (see catalog for

preparation)

C145 Theoretical and Computational Organic Chemistry

Chem 30C, 113A

CM160A Intro to Bioinformatics

[Biostats 100A OR 110A OR Math 170A OR Stats

100A OR 110A]; [Com Sci 180 OR PIC 60] with grades of C- or better

C160B Algorithms in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

Chem C160A with grade of C- or better (PIC 60; Stats 100A, 110A)

( ) recommended courses [ ] pick one course enclosed in

brackets

http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog

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TENTATIVE COURSE OFFERINGS 2016-2017 Chemistry & Biochemistry

Course Fall Winter Spring Course Fall Winter Spring 14A X X X C165/C265 X

14B X X 171 X

14BL X X X 172 X

14C X X X C174/C274 X

14CL X X X C176/C276A X

14D X X X C179/C279

19 C180/C280 X

20A X X C181/C281

20AH X 184 X

20B X X 185 X X

20BH X 192ABCD X X X

20L X X X 193A

30A X X 201

30AL X X X 203B X

30B X X 203D X

30BL X X X 204 X X

30C X X M205B X

30CL X X 206 X X X

98XA/XB X X X 209 X

C100/C200 X 210 X

103 X 215D

C105/CM205A X 218 X X X

C107/C207 X M223C

110A X X X 228 X X X

110B X 229

113A X X X M230B X

C113B/C213B X M230D X

114/114H X X X 236 X

C115A/C215A X 241A X

C115B/C215B X 241B

C122/C222 X 244A X

C123A/C223A X 244B X

C123B/C223B X 247 X X X

125 X 248 X

C126A/C226A X 249A X X

136 X 249B X X

C140/C240 249C X X

C143A/C243A X M252

C143B/C243B X M254 X

144 X 257 X

C145/C245 X 258 X

147 X X X 266 X

C150/C250 X 267

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

C155/CM255 X 272G X X X

156 X X X 276B X

C159A/C259A X 278 X X X

C159B/C259B X 285 X

CM160A/CM260A X 400 X

C160B/C260B 495 X

CM161A/C261A

C163/C263

C164/C264 X

*ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

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UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Guidelines for Choosing your General Chemistry Course

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will offer four General Chemistry options this Fall. The one

you choose will depend on your major and your prior preparation in Chemistry.

Students who have NOT completed a one-year course in Chemistry in high school

or a community college

If you have not completed a year of high school chemistry, we encourage you to engage in one of the

following two options prior to starting Chem 14A or Chem 20A:

(1) Enroll in Chemistry 17, which is offered during UCLA Summer Sessions A and C

http://www.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/uclastudent/registrationandenrollment

and during Fall quarter.

OR

(2) Take the ALEKS “Preparation for UCLA General Chemistry” learning module. The ALEKS module is

designed to test for individualized knowledge gaps and computerized adaptive learning

software is utilized to fill the gaps. This is a not-for-credit course. Cost: $30. Go to www.aleks.com,

sign up, and enter Course Code NT3UR-XNHFV.

Students who HAVE completed a one-year high school Chemistry course

Enroll in Chemistry 14A if:

(1) You have fulfilled the Math requirement (Enforced co-requisite: Life Sciences 30A or Mathematics

3A or 31A or score of 35 or better on Mathematics Diagnostic Test).

(2) You are a Life Science Major or intend to declare such a major.

Enroll in Chemistry 20A if:

(1) You have fulfilled the Math requirement (Enforced co-requisite: Mathematics 31A).

(2) You are a Physical Science or Engineering major or intend to declare such a major.

NOTE: If your last high school chemistry course was taken as a freshman or sophomore, you may wish to

(1) Check if a refresher program might be helpful before you begin Chem 14A or Chem 20A. A self-

diagnostic test is located at https://ccle.ucla.edu/course/view/chemdiag to help you determine

this.

(2) Review your high school chemistry material or use the online Flinn Scientific AP Chemistry Prep

Course https://www.flinnprep.com/ Cost: $19.95

Students who HAVE completed a high school ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

Chemistry course

Consider enrolling in Chemistry 20AH if

(1) You received a 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP exam, OR a 700 or above on the SAT Chemistry

subject exam. Chem 20AH covers the same material as Chem 20A but in more depth and with

more complex examples.

(2) Although not required, it is advisable that students have completed one year of high school

physics and be ready for Math 31A (first-quarter calculus).

http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Academics/Course-Descriptions/Course-Details?SA=CHEM&funsel=3

http://www.summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/uclastudent/registrationandenrollment

https://ccle.ucla.edu/course/view/chemdiag

https://www.flinnprep.com/Cost

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DUE DATE: Monday of Second Week of each quarter

Please follow these instructions specific to Chem/Biochem 196A, 196B, or 199. They are DIFFERENT from the instructions provided when printing the contract!

PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites for participation: junior standing with a 3.0 GPA in the major OR senior standing OR consent of the instructor.

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 thereafter (P/NP or Letter Grading). See Course Information and Grading Policies below.

Fill in your student ID number, name, major, e-mail 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. For instructions on writing your research proposal, see the back of this sheet.

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 e-mailed 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 (http://www.worksafe.ucla.edu). You must submit the confirmation certification along with your contract in order to be enrolled. A new lab safety certification must be submitted each quarter, even if you have submitted one previously.

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 are generally not 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 12-20 hours/week (monitored by the instructor).

Chem 196A: Research Apprenticeship (take during 1st & 2nd 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 3rd 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.

Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Tutorial Enrollment Instructions

http://www.worksafe.ucla.edu/

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(New and Continuing Research Tutorial Students)

In order to enroll in Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Tutorial each quarter, you must 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. 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.

Research Proposal Guidelines

Your research proposal should include the following: 1. A descriptive Title. 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.

Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Tutorial Proposals

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I’m having trouble enrolling in a Chemistry or Biochemistry course;

what should I do?

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. In this case, please follow the guidelines below or contact the Chemistry &

Biochemistry Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall to fill out an enrollment form. Enrollments will

NOT be done over the telephone. E-mail Denise Mantonya at [email protected] 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 open section you wish to enroll into

Please do not send multiple e-mails. 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/1st pass.

You will not be able to enroll in wait list-only courses on your priority 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 e-mails even on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Should I enroll in a class for which I have not met the prerequisites?

* * * * NO! * * * *

We strongly advise against taking a course without having met the prerequisites. Here’s why:

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 perform as well as students who

have met all the pre-requisites for the course.

If you still insist on trying to take a course without the proper prerequisites, please follow the guidelines:

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 (e-mail) and you must submit this permission to Denise (see

previous section) 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 in which you are wait listed.

Frequently Asked Questions


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What are these courses with a zero enrollment capacity?

The following courses are wait list-only: 114/114H, 136, 144, 154, C174, 184, and 185. You can only

enroll for these courses on your 1st or 2nd pass (not priority pass). It is HIGHLY recommended to wait

list yourself for these courses on your first pass. Lab space is extremely limited and final enrollment

consideration will be granted to graduating seniors.

You must attend lecture and lab the first week for final enrollment consideration.

How do I declare or change my major?

To declare a major in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, you must have completed at least

12 units at UCLA, including at least one Chemistry course. Fill out a Change of Major petition and

bring it to the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. You can pick up these forms in our office or

with an ASK Peer Counselor.

To determine your entrance into the major, we will look at:

your overall progress

whether you have at least a 2.0 GPA

whether there are holds on your record

whether you have any outstanding D’s or F’s in any courses for the major

whether you can complete the major within your unit maximum (216 + AP units)

If there are any problems with processing of the change of major request, we will contact you. If the

petition is approved, you will receive an e-mail and the update will be reflected on MyUCLA.

If you decide a major in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is not for you, visit the

department in which you are interested 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:

UC cumulative GPA and major GPA of 3.5 or better

At least one term of coursework remaining at UCLA

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) 825-3150.

Counseling Units

CAC – College Academic Counseling

AAP – Academic Advancement Program

Athletics

Honors Program

Academic Resources

MyUCLA

Registrar

UCLA General Catalog

UCLA Schedule of Classes

Additional Campus Resources

Career Center

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Dean of Students

Financial Aid

International Education Office

Office for Students with Disabilities

Student Legal Services

Campus Resources

http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/counseling/

http://www.aap.ucla.edu/programs/counseling/overview/

http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=208272559

http://www.honors.ucla.edu/counseling.html

http://www.my.ucla.edu/

http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/

http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog

http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/schedulehome.aspx

http://www.career.ucla.edu/

http://www.counseling.ucla.edu/

http://www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu/

http://www.financialaid.ucla.edu/

http://www.ieo.ucla.edu/

https://www.osd.ucla.edu/

https://www.studentlegal.ucla.edu/

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