UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Orientation Handbook

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

UCLA Chemistry, Biochemistry & Chemistry Material Science New & Transfer Student Handbook 2014-2015

Table of Contents

Welcome Newsletter ...... 1

Introduction ...... 3

Professors & Advisors ...... 4

Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office...... 6

Majors in Chemistry & Biochemistry ...... 7

Biochemistry ...... 8

Chemistry ...... 11

Physical Chemistry Concentration ...... 13

Chemistry-Materials Science ...... 15

Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration ...... 17

General Chemistry ...... 19

Computing Specialization ...... 22

Tentative Course Offerings for 2014-2015 ...... 23

Degree Planner ...... 24

Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial Enrollment Instructions ...... 25

Frequently Asked Questions ...... 27

Academic Programs for Undergrads in Science ...... 32

Academic Resources ...... 34

Campus Resources ...... 35 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry WELCOMING THE 2014-2015 INCOMING STUDENTS

CHAIR’S MESSAGE Dear Students: We are so excited and happy to welcome you to our family at UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry. As you begin your new adventure at UCLA, we are delighted to share with you this special condensed version of the 48-page Newsletter that you can find on our revamped webpage: WWW.CHEMISTRY.UCLA.EDU We invite you to visit our webpage and also join our Facebook (Facebook.com/uclachem) and Twitter (twitter.com/ UCLAChemBiochem) pages where you can find weekly updates about the exciting accomplishments and happenings taking place at our department! From these resources, you will find countless ways to get involved and build new relationships at our department. I am confident that the year will be full of rewarding experiences for all of us. We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you.

Yours Sincerely, Miguel Garcia-Garibay, Chair, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Dancing Scientist, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Photo: Ted Spiegel/© Ted Spiegel/CORBIS Grad Student Jeffrey Vinokur Compounds binding to amyloid fibrils

Fast Facts The Dancing Scientist Fighting Alzheimer's

• There are 13 Nobel Laureates with ties to UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduate UCLA chemists and molecular biologists, led UCLA (3 are alumni and 3 are faculty of our Student Jeffrey Vinokur is spreading the by Professor David Eisenberg, have for the department) message that “science can be cool and fun,” ﬁrst time used a “structure-based” approach • The London Times Higher Education ranks through his performance as the “Dancing to drug design to identify compounds with the UCLA as the 12th top University in the Scientist.” Jeffrey has been featured on TV potential to delay or treat Alzheimer's disease, World and 10th in World Reputation shows as such as NBC’s Today Show and and possibly Parkinson's, Lou Gehrig's • UCLA has 10 National Medal of Science Discovery Channel Canada’s Daily Planet.* disease, and other degenerative disorders.* Winners (5 of whom are faculty members in *Full versions of these articles are available in the 2014 Newsletter: www.chemistry.ucla.edu/featured our department)

The 2014 Glenn T. Seaborg Medal will be awarded to Professor Fred Wudl and Dr. Linda Wudl. Both Fred and Linda Wudl attended UCLA for undergraduate studies, where they met. Fred Wudl went onto receive his Ph.D. at UCLA and completed his postgraduate studies at Harvard. He was a professor at UCLA from 1997 to 2006 and is currently part of the faculty at UCSB Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Linda Wudl received her M.A. from Harvard and Ph.D. from SUNY Buffalo. She was most recently the vice president of quality and compliance at Amgen, where she worked for more than twenty years before her retirement. The Wudls are great supporters of our department as they have established the Linda and Fred Wudl Term Chair, and also helped to establish the Christopher S. Foote Chair. The department is delighted to honor the Wudls and the 2014 Seaborg Symposium & Medal Award Dinner will take place on Nov. 15, 2014. Please visit www.seaborg.ucla.edu for more information.

THE FULL VERSION OF OUR NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CHEMISTRY.UCLA.EDU/FEATURED Houk Duan Eisenberg Garcia-Garibay Garg Harran KnoblerCharles Knobler Liao Maynard

AWARDS & HONORS Many awards and honors have been bestowed upon our faculty in the past year. These include the Beilby Medal (Prof. Xiangfeng Duan), Eni Award and NAS Award for Industrial Application of Science (Prof. James Liao), ACS Fellow (Prof. Charles Knobler),

Xiangfeng Duanand many more, featured on the full version of our newsletter (available at www.chemistry.ucla.edu/featured).

WE NEED YOUR HELP! SUPPORTING UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Dear Alumni, Family & Friends of UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry: We are strongly committed to providing a world-class undergraduate education and as a part of our “Supporting Undergraduate Education” campaign, welcome you to join us in our mission to upgrade the Chemistry & Biochemistry teaching laboratories! This effort will impact more than 4,000 young Bruins (yearly), who rely on our courses to prepare them for their academic and professional careers. To reach our goal of $500,000, we have kick started the campaign by dedicating $50,000 to the upgrades! We invite you to tour our undergraduate laboratories to see the impact your gift can make. Please contact Jin Lee, Program Promotion Manager, at [email protected] or 310-825-3958 for more information. Your generous support coupled with our ongoing efforts to improve curricula will enhance the UCLA experience for generations of future Bruins to come. Yours Sincerely, Miguel Garcia-Garibay, Chair, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

The generous support of our Alumni, Family & Friends keeps UCLA at the forefront of innovation & discovery. Please visit https://giving.ucla.edu/undergraduate_labs to ﬁnd out how you can join the department in our ongoing eﬀorts to strive for excellence in education and research!

2014-15 Upcoming Events in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Nov. Distinguished Lecture Series Nov. Departmental Awards Ceremony Presented by Prof. Roger Kornberg November 21, 2014 (UCLA CNSI, 4:00 p.m. Please 4 (2006 Nobel Prize in Chemistry) 21 note that the Awards Ceremony will be held on a November 4, 2014 (4:00 p.m., CNSI)* FRIDAY this year.)*

Nov. Seaborg Symposium & Medal Award Mar. 50th Anniversary of Foote/Wexler Discovery Dinner, Honoring Prof. Fred Wudl and Dr. March 12, 2015 (Location and time to be announced)* 15 12 Linda Wudl November 15, 2014 (Symposium: UCLA CNSI Auditorium, 12-5:30p.m., Medal Award Dinner: *You can find more events, seminars, UCLA Carnesale Commons, 6:30-9:00 p.m.)* and updates by visiting our website: WWW.CHEMISTRY.UCLA.EDU

THE FULL VERSION OF OUR NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CHEMISTRY.UCLA.EDU/FEATURED

Introduction

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry! This packet contains important information about the department, your major, and the College of Letters & Science. The Undergraduate Handbook is also available on our website at: http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/undergraduate. Please take some time this summer and review the handbook online.

Chemistry is concerned with the composition, Since many upper division major courses have structure, and properties of substances. It analyzes preparation courses as prerequisites, you should the transformations of these substances into others begin your background preparation early. In fact, by reactions, and studies the kinds of energy we recommend that you take at least one chemistry changes that accompany these reactions. course each quarter. Additionally, we recommend that you utilize your GE requirements to take The UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry courses in writing. Mastery of English is Department is organized into four inter-related and extremely important, and well-developed verbal and overlapping sub-disciplines, including: writing skills are essential for success in any o Inorganic Chemistry - the chemistry of technical career. inorganic substances Upon completion of the major, you will be o Organic Chemistry - the chemistry of equipped to pursue a variety of career options based carbon-containing compounds on your exposure to a wide assortment of fields o Biochemistry - the chemistry of living during your undergraduate career. systems o Physical Chemistry - the physical behavior There are many people on campus that can assist of substances in relation to their structures you in finding courses, planning for the future, and and chemical properties exploring other resources on campus. Check out the “Academic Resources” section to make sure you Chemistry and biochemistry are complex subjects know where to go for help. that require a strong background in math, physics, This packet should serve as a great resource for and biology. As a chemistry or biochemistry major, questions you may have about the department or the you will be required to take a series of rigorous major. For further questions, contact the preparation courses to aid you in your understanding of the various chemical fields. The Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate organization of the curriculum allows you to begin Office taking chemistry courses, along with other Office: 4006 Young Hall preparation courses, during your first quarters at Phone: (310) 825-4660 or (310) 825-1859 UCLA. E-mail: [email protected]

Faculty and Advisors

Department Chair Miguel Garcia-Garibay

Analytical Chemistry Faculty Anne M. Andrews Louis-Serge Bouchard James U. Bowie Xiangfeng Duan Miguel Garcia-Garibay James Gimzewski Yung-Ya Lin Joseph A. Loo Heather D. Maynard Sabeeha Merchant Paul S. Weiss Shimon Weiss

Bioenergy & the Environment Faculty James U. Bowie Robert T. Clubb David S. Eisenberg James C. Liao Sabeeha Merchant

Biophysics Faculty Anastassia Alexandrova Anne M. Andrews James U. Bowie Robert T. Clubb David S. Eisenberg Juli Feigon William M. Gelbart James K. Gimzewski Wayne L. Hubbell Christopher J. Lee Alexander J. Levine Raphael D. Levine Yung-Ya Lin Thomas G. Mason Margot E. Quinaln Paul S. Weiss Shimon Weiss Todd O. Yeates

Inorganic Chemistry Faculty Paula L. Diaconescu Xiangfeng Duan Richard B. Kaner

Materials & Nanoscience Faculty Anastassia Alexandrova Anne M. Andrews Delroy A. Baugh Timothy J. Deming Xiangfeng Duan Miguel Garcia-Garibay James K. Gimzewski Richard B. Kaner Thomas G. Mason Heather D. Maynard Yves F. Rubin Benjamin Schwartz Sarah Tolbert Paul S. Weiss Jeffrey I. Zink

Metabolism, Aging & Development Faculty Guillaume Chanfreau Catherine F. Clarke Steven G. Clarke Albert J. Courey Carla M. Koehler Margot E. Quinlan

Organic Chemistry Faculty Anne M. Andrews Timothy J. Deming Miguel Garcia-Garibay Neil K. Garg Robin L. Garrell Patrick G. Harran Kendall N. Houk Michael E. Jung Ohyun Kwon Heather D. Maynard Craig A. Merlic Yves F. Rubin Yi Tang

Physical Chemistry Faculty Anastassia Alexandrova Anne M. Andrews Delroy A. Baugh David B. Bensimon Louis-Serge Bouchard Robin Bruinsma Peter M. Felker William M. Gelbart James K. Gimzewski Alexander J. Levine Raphael D. Levine Yung-Ya Lin Thomas G. Mason Daniel Neuhauser Benjamin Schwartz Sarah Tolbert Paul S. Weiss Shimon Weiss Gerard C.L. Wong Jeffrey I. Zink

Structural & Computational Biology Faculty James U. Bowie Robert T. Clubb David S. Eisenberg Juli Feigon Wayne L. Hubbell Christopher J. Lee Joseph A. Loo Margot E. Quinlan Emil Reisler Todd. O. Yeates

Systems Biology & Biological Regulation Faculty James U. Bowie Guillaume Chanfreau Catherine F. Clarke Steven G, Clarke Robert T. Clubb Albert J. Courey Juli Feigon James W. Gober Carla M. Koehler James C. Liao Joseph A. Loo Harold G. Martinson Sabeeha Merchant Margot E. Quinlan Emil Reisler Jorge Torres Joan S. Valentine Richard L. Weiss

Theory & Computational Faculty Anastassia Alexandrova Paula L. Diaconescu David S. Eisenberg William M. Gelbart James K. Gimzewski Kendall N. Houk Christopher J. Lee Alexander J. Levine Raphael D. Levine Daniel Neuhauser Benjamin Schwartz Todd O. Yeates

Instructional Division Faculty Alfred D. Bacher Steven A. Hardinger Maher M. Henary Anne Hong-Hermsdorf Max Kopelevich Laurence Lavelle Stacie Nakamoto Sharon Neufeldt Johnny Pang Arlene Russell Eric Scerri Heather Tienson

Faculty Advisors Faculty Advisors provide assistance with academic course planning and will meet with students who want to know more details about the content of their chemistry coursework. They can also provide important information about different careers in chemistry or biochemistry.

Biochemistry Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard L. Weiss Chemistry Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paula Diaconescu Physical Chemistry Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Mason Chemistry/Material Science Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sarah Tolbert General Chemistry Faculty Advisor: Dr. Steve Hardinger

Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office

Undergraduate Office is located in 4006 Young Hall.

Walk-In Hours Only Monday –Friday 8:15AM-4:45 PM

Scheduling & Enrollment Coordinator, Undergraduate Advisor Undergraduate Advisor Tim Mahlanza Denise Mantonya [email protected] [email protected] 310-825-1859 310-825-4660

If you need assistance in planning your schedule or have questions regarding petitions, then stop by. We also answer questions regarding Departmental and/or University regulations, career planning and problems of academic status, information about research projects (Chemistry/Biochemistry 196, 199), faculty room and phone numbers, summer internships, tutoring, scholarships, fellowships and job openings, questions concerning enrollment for all chemistry courses and schedule changes. For more information, please look at the website for the undergraduate program: http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/undergraduate College Counselors For questions regarding University or College of Letters & Science requirements (e.g. General Education, Foreign Language, Writing I/II, ECP, etc.) and petitions, meet with your College Counseling Unit. o Honors Students - Honors Counseling Office in A-311 Murphy Hall o Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Students – AAP Office in 1209 Campbell Hall o Athletes – The George Kneller Academic Center (J.D. Morgan Center Suites 121, 127) http://www.uclabruins.com/academics/ucla-academics.html o All Other Students – College Counselors in A-316 Murphy Hall http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/counseling

Majors in Chemistry & Biochemistry

The UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry Department offers four undergraduate majors, two concentrations, and one specialization:

Biochemistry 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 for applying to medical school and other professional schools.

Chemistry This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in graduateattending school in Chemistry or related areas. It also satisfies some of the requirements for applying to medical school and other professional schools.

Physical Chemistry Concentration This concentration within the Chemistry major is designed primarily for studentsChemistry attending majors whograduate are interested school in inPhysical Chemistry, relatedPhysics, areas. or

Chemistry-Materials Science This major is designed primarily for students who are interested in chemistry with an emphasis on material properties. The major appropriateprovides preparation for graduate studies in fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research involving chemistry, engineering, and applied science.

Chemistry-Materials Science Organic Concentration This concentration is designed primarily for students who are interestediiinterested in in chemistry chemistry with an emphasis on the material properties majorof organic provides matter. appropriate The preparation for graduate studies in fields emphasizing interdisciplinary research involving chemistry, engineering, and applied science.

General Chemistry* This major is intended for students who wish to acquire considerable background in chemistry in preparation for careers outside chemistry. It may be appropriate for students who plan careers in environmental science, patent law, public health, or teaching with an emphasis on science, or other career paths.

Computing Specialization This specialization can be added to any of the four majors above. SDesignedtudents who for are interested in adding computer programming and computational chemistry to their Chemistry, Biochemistry, or General Chemistry degree. *Note: This major requires a proposal and departmental approval

7 UCLA BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR 2014-2015

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) 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL Organic Chemistry (CHEM) 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C Math (MATH) 31A, 31B, 32A (33A recommended) Physics (PHYSICS) [6A(H), 6B(H), 6C(H)] OR [1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL] Life Science (LIFESCI) 2, 23L*, 3, 4 (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available * Consult the Life Sciences Core Office about the sequencing of [ ] Pick one course enclosed in brackets. this course

Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A Biochemistry (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).

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.

8 UCLA BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR 2014-2015 – Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS FRESHMAN YEAR JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 153B (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) Upper Division CHEM 153C (4) CHEM 110A (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) Chemistry Elective (4) (Chemistry 171 SOPHOMORE YEAR Recommended)

FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30C (4) SENIOR YEAR Life Sciences 2 (4) Life Sciences 3 (4) Life Sciences 4 (5) FALL WINTER SPRING Physics 6A (5) Physics 6B (5) Life Sciences 23L (2) CHEM 154 (5) Biochemistry Elective CHEM 156 (4) Physics 6C (5) #2 (4) Biochemistry Elective Biochemistry Elective #1 (4) #3 (4) JUNIOR YEAR (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 153B (4) CHEM 153L (4) Upper Division Biochemistry Elective Important Notes Chemistry Elective (4) #1 (4) . This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 years. Other schedules may be equally valid.

. Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the SENIOR YEAR Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the FALL WINTER SPRING Upper Division Major Requirements. CHEM 153C (4) CHEM 154 (5) CHEM 156 (4) . This plan does not include General Education and other College Biochemistry Elective Biochemistry Elective requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College #2 (4) #3 (4) Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) . Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you are meeting all degree requirements. 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.

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.

9 BIOCHEMISTRY UPPER DIVISION (UD) ELECTIVES

1 UD course must be completed from the bold area. 3 additional UD courses must be completed out of all the courses listed.

Please note: Courses listed in other departments may have restrictions. Contact those departments for questions concerning enrollment and/or restrictions.

Chem C100 BioEng CM145 EE Biol 175 MCD Bio C141 PhySci C152 Chem 103 BioEng CM178 EE Biol 181 MCD Bio C150 PhySci 153 Chem C105 BioEng CM180 Elec Eng M185 MCD Bio CM156 PhySci 155 Chem C108 BioEng C185 Environ 121 MCD Bio 165A PhySci 165 Chem 110B Biol Ch M140 Env Hlt 100 MCD Bio 165B PhySci 166 Chem 113A Biomath 106 Env Hlt C140 MCD Bio 168 PhySci 167 Chem C113B Biomath 108 Env Hlt C185B MCD Bio 172 PhySci 173 Chem 114(H) Biomath 110 Epidem 100 MCD Bio M175A PhySci M180A Chem C115A Biomath 170A E&S Sci C107 MCD Bio M175B PhySci M180B Chem C115B Biostat 100A E&S Sci C109 MCD Bio M175C PhySci M180C Chem M117 Biostat 100B Hum Gen M136C Med Hist M169 Physics 105A Chem 118 Biostat 110A Hum Gen C144 MIMG 100L Physics 105B Chem C123A Biostat 110B M Pharm 110A MIMG 101 Physics 110A Chem C123B ChemEng 100 M Pharm 110B MIMG 102 Physics 110B Chem 125 ChemEng 101A Math 110A(H) MIMG 103AL Physics 112 Chem C126A ChemEng 109 Math 110B(H) MIMG 106 Physics 114 Chem CM127 ChemEng 110 Math 110C MIMG 132 Physics 115A Chem 136 ChemEng CM127 Math 111 MIMG CM156 Physics 115B Chem C140 ChemEng CM145 Math 115A(H) MIMG 168 Physics 115C Chem C143A C&EE 108 Math 115B MIMG C174 Physics 117 Chem C143B EE Biol 100 Math 117 MIMG 185A Physics M122 Chem 144 EE Biol 101 Math 120A MS&Eng CM180 Physics 124 Chem C145 EE Biol 103 Math 120B Neurbio M169 Physics 126 Chem 153D EE Biol 105 Math 121 Neurosc M101A Physics 131 Chem CM160A EE Biol 109 Math 123 Neurosc M101B Physics 132 Chem CM160B EE Biol 110 Math 131A(H) Neurosc M101C Physics 140A Chem C161A EE Biol 111 Math 131B(H) Neurosc 101L Physics 180A Chem C164 EE Biol 112 Math 131C Neurosc 102 Physics 180C Chem C165 EE Biol 114A Math 132 Neurosc M119L Physics 180D Chem 171 EE Biol 115 Math 134 Neurosc M145 Physics 180E Chem 172 EE Biol 116 Math 135 Philos M134 Psych 100A Chem C174 EE Biol 117 Math 136 PhySci 100 Psych 115 Chem C175 EE Biol C119A Math 142 PhySci 111A Psych 116 Chem C176 EE Biol 120 Math 146 PhySci 111B Psych M117A Chem C179 EE Biol 121 Math 151A PhySci 111L Psych M117B Chem C180 EE Biol 122 Math 151B PhySci 124 Psych M117C Chem C181 EE Biol 129 Math 164 PhySci C126 Psych M119L Chem 184 EE Biol 130 Math 167 PhySci 135 Pub Hlt 150 Chem 185 EE Biol 135 Math 170A PhySci 136 SocGen M102 (102W) A&O Sci 104 EE Biol 137 Math 170B PhySci C137 Stats 100A A&O Sci M105 EE Biol M139 Math 171 PhySci 138 Stats 100B A&O Sci 141 EE Biol 151A Math 172A PhySci C144 Stats 100C A&O Sci 145 EE Biol 154 MCD Bio 100 PhySci M145

BioEng 100 EE Biol 162 MCD Bio 138 PhySci 147

BioEng C101 EE Biol 170 MCD Bio M140 PhySci 149

If electives do not show up on your DAR/DPR, call your department advisor at (310) 825-1859.

Revised 06/2014

10 UCLA CHEMISTRY MAJOR 2014-2015

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.

Preparation for the Major General Chemistry (CHEM) 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL Organic Chemistry (CHEM) 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL Math (MATH) 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B Physics (PHYSICS) 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available

Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 113A, [110B OR C113B], 114(H), [136+ OR 144+], 171, 172 Biochemistry (CHEM) 153A(H), 153L One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) 103, C115A, C115B, 118+*, 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) 118+, 136+, 144+, 154+, C174+, 184+, 185+ + Course may only be applied once to the major * Because these courses may be used to fulfill other Upper [ ] Pick one course enclosed in brackets Division Major 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

. 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 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.

11 UCLA CHEMISTRY MAJOR 2014-2015 – Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS FRESHMAN YEAR JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 113A (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) SENIOR YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 144 (5) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 114 (5) CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30C (4) CHEM 110A (4) Upper Division CHEM 174 OR 184 (5) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30CL (4) MATH 33B (4) Chemistry Elective (4) PHYSICS 1A (5) MATH 32B (4) PHYSICS 1C (5) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 4BL (2) Important Notes JUNIOR YEAR . This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 FALL WINTER SPRING years. Other schedules may be equally valid. CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4) . Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the CHEM 153L (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 172 (4) Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Upper Division Major Requirements. . Chemistry Elective (4) 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). SENIOR YEAR . Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you FALL WINTER SPRING are meeting all degree requirements. CHEM 114 (5) CHEM 184 OR 174 (5) CHEM 185 OR 136 (5) CHEM 144 (5) (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.

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.

12 UCLA PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION 2014-2015

CHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.S.), PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION: This major is designed 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.

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) 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL Organic Chemistry (CHEM) 30A(H), 30B, 30BL Math (MATH) 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B Physics (PHYSICS) 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available.

Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 110B, 113A, C113B, [114(H) OR 118+], 153A(H), 171, 172 One Laboratory Elective (4 units) CHEM 118+, M120, 184, 185; PHYSICS 117, 180B, 180C; EL ENGR 122L Three Lecture Electives (12 units) CHEM C115A, C155B, 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

. 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 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.

13 UCLA PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION 2014-2015 – Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS FRESHMAN YEAR JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) CHEM 153A (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 110B (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 172 (4) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) SENIOR YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 114 (5) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 185 (5) CHEM 30B (4) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33A (4) Lecture Elective #1 (4) Lecture Elective #2 (4) Lecture Elective #3 (4) CHEM 30BL (3) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 1C (5) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 4BL (2) Important Notes JUNIOR YEAR . This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 FALL WINTER SPRING years. Other schedules may be equally valid. MATH 33B (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4) . Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the CHEM 110A (4) Lecture Elective #1 (4) CHEM 172 (4) Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the CHEM 171 (4) Upper Division Major Requirements. . This plan does not include General Education and other College

requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College SENIOR YEAR Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). FALL WINTER SPRING . Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you CHEM 153A (4) CHEM C113B (4) CHEM 185 (5) are meeting all degree requirements. CHEM 114 (5) Lecture Elective #2 (4) Lecture Elective #3 (4) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.)

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.

14 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR 2014-2015

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.

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) 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL Organic Chemistry (CHEM) 30A(H) Math (MATH) 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33B Physics (PHYSICS) 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL (H) indicates that an Honors section may be available

Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 113A, 171*, 185, [172+ OR C180+ OR C181+] One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) 110B, C113B, 172+, C174, C175, C176, C180+, C181+ Materials Science & Engineering (MAT SCI) 104, 110, 110L, 120, 131^, [121+ OR 150+ OR 160+] Two Materials Science & Engineering Electives C111, 121+, 122, 132, 150+, 160+, 162, CM180 (MAT SCI) (8 units) Laboratory Electives (1 CHEM & 1 MAT SCI) (7 units) Chemistry 114, 118, 184; Materials Science & Engineering 121L, 131L, 161L + Course may only be applied once to the major * You will be allowed to enroll in CHEM 171 as a Chemistry- [ ] Pick one course enclosed in brackets Materials Science Major without having taken CHEM 30B. ^ For MAT SCI 131, consult the Materials Science & Engineering Department for information.

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 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 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.

15 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE MAJOR 2014-2015 – Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS FRESHMAN YEAR JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) MAT SCI 104 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) MATH 32A (4) CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 110B (4) MATH 31B (4) MAT SCI 122 (4)

SOPHOMORE YEAR SENIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 1B (5) PHYSICS 1C (5) CHEM 114 (5) MAT SCI 120 (4) CHEM 185 (5) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33B (4) PHYSICS 4BL (2) MAT SCI 110 (4) MAT SCI 131 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) MAT SCI 104 (4) MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 150 (4) MAT SCI 121L (2) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.) JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING Important Notes CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 172 (4) . This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 CHEM 171 (4) MAT SCI 120 (4) CHEM 110B (4) years. Other schedules may be equally valid. MAT SCI 110 (4) MAT SCI 131 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) . Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 121L (2) Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. . This plan does not include General Education and other College SENIOR YEAR requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College FALL WINTER SPRING Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). CHEM 114 (5) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 185 (5) . Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you MAT SCI C111 OR 122 (4) are meeting all degree requirements. (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.)

Courses may not always be taught in the quarter shown. Check with the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department and Materials Science and Engineering for the most current list of projected course offerings.

16 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE ORGANIC CONCENTRATION 2014-2015

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.

For more details about this major and others offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, consult the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall.

Upper Division Major Requirements Chemistry (CHEM) 110A, 113A, 136, 171, 185 One Chemistry Elective (Choose One) 110B, C113B, C143A, C143B, 144, 172, C174, C175, C176, C180, C181 Materials Science & Engineering (MAT SCI) 104, 110, 110L, 120, 150 One Materials Science & Engineering Elective (MAT C111, 121, 122, 131, 132, 160, 162, CM180 SCI) (4 units) Laboratory Electives (1 CHEM & 1 MAT SCI) (7 units) Chemistry 114, 118, 184; Materials Science & Engineering 121L, 131L, 161L

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 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 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.

17 UCLA CHEMISTRY-MATERIALS SCIENCE ORGANIC CONCENTRATION MAJOR 2014-2015 – Sample Major Course Plans INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS FRESHMAN YEAR JUNIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 20A (4) CHEM 20B (4) CHEM 30A (4) MAT SCI 104 (4) CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 172 (4) MATH 31A (4) CHEM 20L (3) CHEM 30AL (4) CHEM 171 (4) MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 185 (5) MATH 31B (4) MATH 32A (4) CHEM 113A (4)

SOPHOMORE YEAR SENIOR YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING FALL WINTER SPRING CHEM 30B (4) CHEM 30C (4) PHYSICS 1C (5) MAT SCI 110 (4) CHEM 184 (5) CHEM 136 (5) CHEM 30BL (3) CHEM 30CL (4) PHYSICS 4BL (2) MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 120 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) MATH 32B (4) MATH 33B (4) MAT SCI 104 (4) MAT SCI 121L (2) PHYSICS 1A (5) PHYSICS 1B (5) (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.)

JUNIOR YEAR Important Notes FALL WINTER SPRING . This plan is just one EXAMPLE of how to schedule classes to graduate in 2 CHEM 110A (4) CHEM 113A (4) CHEM 185 (5) years. Other schedules may be equally valid. MAT SCI 110 (4) MAT SCI 120 (4) MAT SCI 121 (4) . Assuming that incoming transfer students have already completed the MAT SCI 110L (2) MAT SCI 121L (2) Preparation for the Major, this plan only includes required courses for the Upper Division Major Requirements. . This plan does not include General Education and other College SENIOR YEAR requirements. For these requirements, please consult with your College FALL WINTER SPRING Advising Unit (College Academic Counseling, AAP, Honors, Athletics). CHEM 171 (4) CHEM 184 (5) CHEM 136 (5) . Be sure to check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) frequently to ensure you MAT SCI 150 (4) CHEM 172 (4) are meeting all degree requirements. (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of units.)

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14BL X X X C174/C274 X 14C X X X C176/C276A X 14CL X X X C179/279 14D X X X C180/C280 X 19 X X X C181/C281 X 20A X X 184 X

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Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Tutorial Enrollment Instructions

DUE DATE: Monday of the Second Week of Each Quarter

Please follow the instructions on this form as they are DIFFERENT than the instructions that automatically print with the contract!

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

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 after that (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.  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://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1003938#Laboratory_Safety). You need to submit the confirmation certification along with your contract in order to be enrolled.  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 will not be 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.

PROPOSAL AND REPORT GUIDELINES: A Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial requires an approved written proposal to enroll and a written report at the end of the quarter. Both of these papers must be typed. Guidelines for writing a proposal are on the back of this form, and guidelines for the final report will be e-mailed to you during 6th or 7th week.

25 Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Tutorial Proposals (New and Continuing Research Tutorial Students)

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

The College of Letters and Science’s Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Research, Dr. Tama Hasson, can also assist you in preparing your research proposal and report. Appointments with Dr. Hasson can be made in the Undergraduate Research Center, 2121 Life Science (310-825-9277).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chemistry & Biochemistry Enrollment Difficulties

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. If this happens, please follow the guidelines below or contact the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall to fill out an enrollment form. No enrollments will be done over the telephone. E-mail Denise Mantonya, at [email protected] or [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 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.  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 will usually answer enrollment request e-mails on the weekend.

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

There are many ways to answer this question; the most compelling is probably NO. 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 do as well as students who have met all the prerequisites for the course. If you still insist on trying to take a course without the proper pre-requisites please follow the guidelines below:  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 to Denise for final enrollment processing.

Help! I am on the waiting list for a Chemistry or Biochemistry course. What should 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 you are wait listed for.

Courses with a zero enrollment capacity

The following courses are wait list only: 114/114H, 136, 144, 154, C174, 184 & 185. You can only enroll for these courses on your 1st or 2nd pass. MyUCLA will not allow enrollment in a wait-list only course on priority pass. It is HIGHLY recommended to wait list yourself for these courses on your 1st pass. Lab space is extremely limited and final enrollment consideration will be granted to graduating seniors.

Final enrollment will be done during the 1st week of the quarter, you should show up to lecture and lab the 1st week for final enrollment consideration.

Declaring/Changing Your Major You must be in good To declare a major in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, fill out a academic standing (2.0 change of major petition GPA) with at least 12 units (http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/forms/programchange.pdf) and bring it to completed at UCLA the Undergraduate Office in 4006 Young Hall. (including at least one When petitioning, we will look at your overall progress, check to see if you chemistry course) before have at least a 2.0 GPA, make sure you do not have any outstanding D’s or F’s being allowed to declare or in any courses for the major, verify that there are no holds on your record, and change majors. that 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, you will be contacted. If the petition is approved, you will receive an e-mail and the update will be made on MyUCLA. If you decide a major in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is not for you, visit the department you are interested in and find out their requirements.

When can I view my final exam from a previous term?

Final exams are available to view and pick up from the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate office beginning week 3 of the quarter AFTER the course was taken, until the 9th week of the quarter. Students must present their ID and can only pick up their own exam(s). Once an exam leaves the Undergraduate office, no submissions for totaling errors will be accepted. No re-grades are accepted.

I signed up for a course that has a time conflict for the midterm and/or final exam?

MyUCLA will allow you to sign up for courses with mid-term or final exam conflicts. Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty will NOT change the time or date of your mid-term or final exam because of time conflicts. Tutoring Lists

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate office publishes quarterly a list of private tutors. The tutoring list can be located at: http://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/undergraduate/14S_TutorList.pdf . All tutors on the list are Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduate students or recently graduated PhD students. Please contact them individually for availability and individual rates.

28 Chemistry & Biochemistry Listserv

In addition to our Facebook page, sign up and receive e-mails with the most current announcements on jobs, internships, scholarships, awards, and department updates. 1. Send an e-mail to [email protected] 2. Leave the subject link blank 3. In the body text write: subscribe ugradlist, along with your e-mail address

You should receive a message that will request a reply to complete your registration.

How can I drop a class?

You must not complete your class in any way (i.e., take the final, turn in a term paper) if you wish to drop the course from your study list. Non-impacted Courses

How to Drop Fee Transcript Notation? Weeks 1-2 URSA None No Weeks 3-4 URSA $5 No Weeks 5-7 URSA $20 Yes Weeks 8-10* Green Drop Petition^ $35 Yes After Week + Red Drop Petition $50 Yes 10

*Students are restricted to three drops during this period throughout their academic careers. ^If you are dropping more than 3 courses in Weeks 8-10, you must submit a Red Drop Petition. +These petitions are generally only approved for extenuating and documented circumstances.

Impacted Courses Impacted courses may not be dropped after the second week of a term for other than exceptionally extenuating circumstances. Exceptionally extenuating circumstances do not include circumstances of short duration where other alternatives exist, including but not limited to a late drop of other (non-impacted) courses or taking an Incomplete in the impacted course.

How to Drop Fee Transcript Notation? Weeks 1-2 URSA None No + Weeks 3 -10 Red Drop Petition $20 Yes + After Week 10 Red Drop Petition $50 Yes

+These petitions are generally only approved for extenuating and documented circumstances.

All fees are charged to your Bruin Bill account.

The following Chemistry & Biochemistry courses are impacted: 14BL, 14CL, 20L, 30A, 30AL, 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL, 110A, 114, 114H, 144, 153A, 153B, 153BH, 153C, 153L, 154, C174, and 185. All other impacted courses can be found at: http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/soc/impact.htm

29 What do I do if I have an emergency and need to drop all of my classes for the quarter?

You can withdraw from the term provided that you have not completed the work in any course taken that term. A “UCLA Notice of Withdrawal from the Term” form must be filed with your College Counseling unit. If you have any questions about the process, talk to your College Counseling Unit. Withdrawing from a quarter can affect financial aid, international student status, athletic scholarships, and on-campus housing status, so students should check with these programs before withdrawing.

Minors

There is not a minor offered in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. A list of available minors can be found in the General Catalog. To declare a minor, start by meeting with an advisor in the department that offers the minor. http://cis.ucla.edu/studyArea/ - mixes minors with majors, but provides links to more information

Course Information

Advanced Placement (AP) Credit

A 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry test will give you the option of credit for Chem 20A. If you want to apply your AP credit, contact the Undergraduate Office. For more information, please view: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/APCreditLS.htm Note: Medical Schools do not recognize AP credit! If there is any chance you will apply to medical school, you should take Chem 20A(H) at UCLA. Transfer Credit

You can take classes at another college to complete UCLA requirements, but you must verify that the course will be equivalent to the course you need at UCLA. Some things to keep in mind when you are considering taking classes at another school: o Concurrent Enrollment – Students will not receive credit for coursework completed at another institution while simultaneously enrolled at UCLA as a regular session student (regular session includes Fall, Winter, Spring, but not Summer). This policy includes Extension classes. o Summer School – Students may receive course credit for courses taken at other UC campuses, other four- year institutions and community college provided that the courses are deemed equivalent o Units – Students who have completed 105 units or more will not receive credit for classes taken at a community college, but you will receive course credit if the courses have been deemed equivalent*. o Grade Point Average (GPA) – Only UC courses or UCLA Extension classes marked XLC will apply to a student’s UCLA GPA o Residency Requirements o Senior Residency – 35 of the last 45 units towards a student’s degree must be completed at UCLA o Major Residency – a minimum 24 upper division units must be completed in the major while at UCLA *If you transfer coursework to UCLA that is not given equivalent credit to a UCLA course, you may need to petition to get course credit. To find out if there is an established equivalent course or if you need to petition, contact the appropriate department as outlined on the next page:

o For GE courses and College requirements, contact your College Counseling unit. o For Chemistry courses, ask the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Office. o For other courses, i.e. Math, Physics, Life Science, etc., contact the department directly. Use http://www.assist.org to look up equivalent credit at other California schools. After completing the course(s), order the official transcripts from the institution and have them sent to: UCLA Undergraduate Admission 1147 Murphy Hall Box 951436 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436 Allow 4-6 weeks for the course(s) to post onto your Degree Audit Report (DAR).

Academic Programs for Undergrads in Science

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 the following: O A UC cumulative GPA and major GPA of 3.5 or better O Has at least one term of coursework remaining at UCLA O Doing 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. Student Organizations Get Involved! From pre-med to Shakespeare there’s a student group out there for you: http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE) Alpha Chi Sigma is a student fraternity for men and women who have taken at least one chemistry course at UCLA. The members of this group participate in social events together and support each other academically by striving for the advancement of chemistry, both as a science and as a profession. These students meet in the Alpha Chi Sigma office (1275 Young Hall), offer free tutoring services, and sell lab equipment to current UCLA students. www.chem.ucla.edu/AXE/ Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) – UCLA Chapter The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific organization, recognized and joined by all of the faculty members of the department. At UCLA, SMACS is an ACS student chapter open to any undergraduate interested in chemistry, regardless of his/her major. SMACS works closely with the undergraduate office and with Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE) to provide resources to keep you informed and involved throughout your undergraduate chemistry career. Even without national membership with ACS or any official SMACS membership, you may use the resources provided and attend events hosted by SMACS-UCLA at any time during the school year. Activities and resources will pertain to research, outreach, careers, classes, and social events where you can network with your peers, graduate students, and professors in a casual forum. For more information or to stay updated on events, please join the mailing list by sending an email to: [email protected]. The ACS website is at: www.chemistry.org. You may visit the SMACS UCLA website at: http://www.chem.ucla.edu/acsbruins/index.html

Program for Excellence in Education and Research in the Sciences (PEERS) The Program for Excellence in Education and Research in the Sciences starts students out on the right foot, offering first-year students an opportunity to create a network of assistance during their academic career at UCLA. PEERS students receive personal academic advising, tutoring, and assistance with research opportunities. They also attend collaborative learning workshops in math and science courses, career planning workshops, and seminars with UCLA faculty experts. PEERS targets students who have overcome significant hurdles prior to being accepted at UCLA. www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care/progpeers.htm

32 The Center for Academic and Research Excellence (CARE) CARE facilitates student placement in paid laboratory research positions with UCLA faculty members in the College of Letters & Science and three of the professional schools (Engineering, Medicine, and Public Health). CARE also offers research opportunities at other UC campuses, California research universities, and national laboratories. Research stipends, funded by federal and private agencies, are available during the summer and academic year on a competitive basis. CARE emphasizes the need to increase the number of historically underrepresented individuals wh o will attain bachelor’s and graduate science degrees as well as promotes a more ethnically diverse science community. Students from educationally or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care Science Teacher Education Program (STEP) The College of Letters and Science and the Graduate School of Education and Informational Studies offers a joint B.S./M.Ed./credential program for students planning science teaching careers. Students can begin preparing for a career in science teaching as early as their sophomore year. The Junior and Senior programs are highly structured, and include completion of major classes for the B.S., graduate-level courses for the M.Ed., and part-time student teaching. Students earn increasing levels of financial support for their teaching. For further information, contact: Dr. Arlene Russell, Advisor [email protected] (310) 825-7570

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

California Teach (CalTeach) California Teach is a collaborative academic program between the College of Letters and Science and Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. The goal of California Teach is to increase the number and retention of new, highly qualified math and science teachers in California. The program offers undergraduates paid field experience in elementary, middle and high school classrooms, guided exploration of teaching as a career, advising for students exploring and preparing for teaching careers, and support for subject matter preparation. As early as your 1st year, you can get involved in California Teach. For more information, contact Janice Daniel or Marlena Raimey at [email protected], to set up an individual advising session. http://www.cateach.ucla.edu/

Academic Resources

UCLA General Catalog

This is where you can find policies and procedures, course descriptions, prerequisites, unit credit, and more helpful information. It is your responsibility to know and follow the information contained in the Catalog for the academic year in which you were admitted to UCLA. http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog UCLA Schedule of Classes

This is where you can find a list of all the courses offered each quarter. It includes discussion and laboratory sections, final exam dates and times, class sizes and location, and more. The link also leads to information on important deadline dates for the current academic year, registration policies, billing and fees information, financial support, academic counseling, URSA, enrollment, official notices, libraries, emergency instructions, student services, and listings of GE classes and impacted courses. http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule MyUCLA

View and model your DAR, receive important messages Course Planner, webmail, virtual counseling, GPA calculator, helpful links, grades, class information from professors http://www.my.ucla.edu/

Campus Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) While the transition to UCLA can be an exciting challenge, some students may be coping with personal, financial, health, and other stressors. The cornerstone of CAPS services is their confidential individualized therapy and psychiatric care, provided by a diverse and multicultural professional staff. And they also offer a range of group services and wellness workshops. Their website also provides a free, anonymous screening (On- Line Mental Health Screening link) to help you decide whether professional consultation would be useful. http://www.counseling.ucla.edu Registrar Need to get an official or unofficial transcript or verify that you are a full time student? The Registrar’s Office is the place to go. You can view academic calendars, as well as final exam schedules. http://www.registrar.ucla.edu Career Center Career counseling, workshops, graduate and professional school services, and pre-health services, including lists of required courses for professional schools and a library of resources. http://www.career.ucla.edu International Education Office Interested in studying abroad? We have had students take Chemistry and Biochemistry courses in England, Australia, South Korea, Spain, China, and France, just to name a few places. You can go for a summer or a whole year, so go ahead and get out of here! http://www.ieo.ucla.edu Student Legal Services Did you know that as a currently registered and enrolled UCLA student, you have access to legal counseling on campus? http://www.studentlegal.ucla.edu Financial Aid The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to help remove financial barriers to assist student in meeting the rising cost of attendance at UCLA. Financial aid types include Scholarships, Grants, Work Study, and Loans. http://www.fao.ucla.edu Dean of Students – Academic Dishonesty Policy Cheating will result in disciplinary action taken against you by the Dean of Student Office. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: o Copying or permitting copying from notes or another student’s exam o Plagiarizing on laboratory reports or from scientific papers o Altering an exam or lab report before resubmitting for a grade Presenting false medical excuses for missing an exam is also grounds for disciplinary action. The consequences of cheating include dismissal from the University. www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu