Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition, structure and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. It is quantitative, yet also descriptive. Some parts of our knowledge of chemistry can be described exactly; other parts of our understanding can be explained only approximately at the present time. Chemists seek to discover new materials and processes, to monitor the quality of chemicals used or produced in a wide variety of situations, and to understand the laws governing the behavior of matter. Chemical engineers, on the other hand, apply knowledge of chemical and physical processes to the efficient accomplishment of desired tasks, often in the chemical process industry.
Lower Division Requirements for the Chemistry Major
- Chemistry 1A-1B
- Chemistry 5 or 4A-4B
- Mathematics 1A-1B, 53, 54
- Physics 7A-7B
Departmental Contact
Monica Jackson-Tribble
majt@berkeley.edu
420 Latimer Hall
(510) 642-3451
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=CHEM
Departmental Website
http://chemistry.berkeley.edu/student_info/undergrad_info/
Other Majors to Consider
Earth & Planetary Science
Environmental Sciences
Physics
Molecular & Cell Biology