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The Single Subject Matter Preparation Program in Science with a Concentration in Chemistry

Course requirements for the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program, 72-86 units, in conjunction with the Professional Education Program, lead to a Single Subject Teaching Credential.

In most majors, candidates for this credential will normally fulfill the single subject matter preparation program by completing the appropriate education option in the major. Any exceptions to this procedure are noted at the end of this section. In addition to the single subject matter preparation program, completion of an additional professional education program is required to qualify for a California teaching credential. Professional education (credential) programs are available through the School of Education. For prerequisites and other admission requirements to professional education programs, see the Education chapter of this catalog.

Your departmental credential advisor is responsible for verifying that the subject matter preparation program has been completed. If you are interested in obtaining a teaching credential, confer with the appropriate credential advisor early in your University career. Department credential advisors can assist you in planning an educational program that meets both major and credential requirements.

Subject matter preparation requirements are governed by state legislative action and approval of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Requirements may change between catalogs. Please consult with your departmental credential advisor for current information.

Completion of one of the degree programs, the BA in Chemistry, BS in Chemistry or the BS in Biochemistry, and the additional courses listed below, along with a professional education program, fulfills all requirements for the single subject matter preparation program in science with a concentration in chemistry. Note that the Internship in Chemistry (CHEM 389) must be with a teacher or invove teaching in some capacity.

5 courses required:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
BIOL 161 Principles of Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 4.0 FS  GE
Introduction to evolutionary history and biological diversity, microbes and protists, invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants. Form and function of plants and animals. Ecological principles. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly BIOL 152. (001123)
BIOL 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 4.0 FS  GE
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111; or department permission.
Introduction to biological molecules, bioenergetics, cellular structure and function, elements of molecular biology and genetics, and mechanisms of macroevolution and systematics. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly BIOL 151. (001122)
CHEM 389 Internship in Chemistry   1.0 -3.0 FS  
9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001865)

CHEM 389 may be taken for 1 unit twice, but must be taken for a total of 2 units.

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
GEOS 102 Physical Geology Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 3.0 FS  GE
Prerequisites: High school chemistry or physics is recommended; students with no previous science courses are advised to enroll in GEOS 101. No college credit for those who have passed GEOS 101.
Physical and chemical processes in the earth, including origin and identification of rocks and minerals; earth's interior; movements and major features of the earth's crust; erosion and sedimentation; geological structures; topographic maps; mineral resources. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (004069)
GEOS 300W Earth System Science (W) Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 3.0 FS  GW  W
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; CHEM 107 or CHEM 111; PHYS 202A or PHYS 204A or PHYS 341.
An intermediate treatment of astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography, with emphasis on climate change and its impacts. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (004137)
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