Cal State Bakersfield Chemistry
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Bakersfield lists for Chemistry transfers starts with CHEM 1000, CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1100; the full list is below.
93 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Bakersfield Chemistry Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Bakersfield lists as Chemistry major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major requirements
Complete all of these
- CHEM 1000 Foundations of Chemistry
- CHEM 1001 Foundations of Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 1100 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 1600 Foundations of Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 2110 Foundations of Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 2200 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 2240 Foundations of Bioinorganic Chemistry
Courses listed
- CHEM 2300 Foundations of Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 2400 Foundations of Biochemistry
- CHEM 2900 Research Methods in Chemistry
Cognate courses
Complete 1 of these options
- MATH 2010 Calculus for the Biological and Chemical Sciences I · MATH 2020 Calculus for the Biological and Chemical Sciences II
- MATH 2310 Single Variable Calculus I for Engineers · MATH 2320 Single Variable Calculus II for Engineers
- MATH 2510 Single Variable Calculus I · MATH 2520 Single Variable Calculus II
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 2110 College Physics I · PHYS 2120 College Physics II
- PHYS 2210 Calculus-Based Physics I · PHYS 2220 Calculus-Based Physics II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Bakersfield have a Chemistry major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Bakersfield offers Chemistry and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield for Chemistry?
Cal State Bakersfield's Chemistry major preparation includes CHEM 1000, CHEM 1001, CHEM 1100, CHEM 1600, CHEM 2110 and CHEM 2200, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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