加利福尼亚州立大学圣马科斯分校化学与生物化学系的目标是为圣马科斯的所有学生（包括科学专业和其他学科的学生）提供优质的化学和生物化学教育。我们还为非理科学生开设了许多课程。加利福尼亚州立大学圣马科斯分校提供的课程计划可导致获得化学学士学位，生物化学学士学位以及科学教育选项。化学学士学位是由美国化学学会专业培训委员会认可的。在分析，无机，有机，物理和生物化学的传统领域，开设了广泛的专业课程。
Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes. This includes everything in the universe from a simple hydrogen atom to very large replicating molecules in life processes. Chemistry is involved with the development of: medicines that control and cure diseases, food production through specific and safe agricultural chemicals, consumer products such as cleaners, plastics and clothing, new methods of energy production, transfer and storage, new materials for electronic components, and new methods for protection and cleanup of the environment. Chemistry majors are needed to help solve some of society's most difficult technological problems through research, development and teaching.<br><br>The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes. This includes everything in the universe from a simple hydrogen atom to very large replicating molecules in life processes. Chemistry is involved with the development of medicines that control and cure diseases, food through specific and safe agricultural chemicals, consumer products such as cleaners, plastics, and clothing, new methods of energy production, transfer, and storage, new materials for electronic components, and new methods for protection and cleanup of the environment. Chemistry majors are needed to help solve some of society's most difficult technological problems through research, development, and teaching.<br><br>As an integral part of this program, each student is required to do a senior research project, thesis, and thesis defense. Also, students will have the opportunity to take advanced elective courses in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. With appropriate choices of chemistry and general education electives, graduates can meet the requirements for admission to graduate, medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary, and other professional schools.