Undergraduate Programs

The Chemistry Department administers major programs leading to B.S. and B.A. degrees as well as a program leading to a minor in chemistry. Please click on the links below for more information about each program.

Please see Forms page for links to important program documents.

Introduction

Learn more about the Department of Chemistry by following the link below.

Intro to Chemistry at SJSU

B.S. Chemistry

(If you are a declared BS Chemistry Students with 60 or More Earned Units, your assigned major advisor is Melody Esfandiari)

Roger Terrill Melody Esfandiari
Lecturer
408-924-4973
melody.esfandiari@sjsu.edu
SCI 141

For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.
Required Courses for B.S. Chemistry
Four-year Plan for B.S. Chemistry [pdf]
B.S. Chemistry Graduation Plan — See your advisor
General Education Advising- Connect with the College of Science Student Success Center

B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry

(If you are a declared BS Biochemistry Students with 60 or More Earned Units, your assigned major advisor is Elizabeth Migicovsky)

Elizabeth Migicovsky
Lecturer
408-924-5012
elizabeth.migicovsky@sjsu.edu
DH 605

NOTE: The course requirements for this concentration have recently changed. The new requirements apply to all students matriculating in or after the fall 2013 semester. Students matriculated earlier, may use the previous requirements that were in place when they matriculated or the new requirements. Please consult with your advisor for guidance.

For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.
Required Courses for B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry
Four-year Plan for B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry [pdf]
B.S. Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry Graduation Plan - See your advisor
General Education Advising- Connect with the College of Science Student Success Center

B.A. Chemistry

Advisor (If you are a declared BA Chemistry Students with 60 or More Earned, your assigned major advisor is Melody Esfandiari)

Melody Esfandiari
Lecturer
408-924-4973
melody.esfandiari@sjsu.edu
SCI 141

For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.

Required Courses for B.A. Chemistry
Four-year Plan for B.A. Chemistry [pdf]
BA Chemistry Graduation Plan - See your advisor
General Education Advising- Connect with the College of Science Student Success Center

Chemistry Major Advising(Frosh)

If you are a lower division (Less than 60 Earned Units) declared Chemistry major (BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BA Chemistry), you will receive major and general education advising from the College of Science Student Success Center.

Advisor (If you are a declared Chemistry (BA Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BS Chemistry) student with less than 60 Earned Units, your assigned major and general education advisor is Jasmin Herrera)

For help determining your earned units, access your MyProgress. If you are unfamiliar with accessing MyProgress, watch this video.

Jasmin Herrera, CoS SSC
408-924-5193
DH 212

jasmin.herrera@sjsu.edu

General Education Advising at the College of Science Student Success Center (CoS SSC)

If you are a lower division (Less than 60 Earned Units) declared Chemistry major (BS Chemistry, BS Biochemistry, BA Chemistry), you will receive major and general education advising from the College of Science Student Success Center.
Office: DH 212
Phone Number: (408) 924-5193
Email: science-advisingcenter@sjsu.edu

General Education Advising with CoS SSC

Minor in Chemistry

Dr. Jamie Alea

jamie.alea@sjsu.edu

Chemistry Minor Requirements

Applying for a Chemistry Minor

Chemistry Minor for Biological Sciences majors only - Contact your major advisor
Chemistry Minor Form for NON-Biological Sciences major only - You may schedule a Minor Advising appointment with Dr. Jamie Alea or request a minor application.