由于化学与其他自然科学和数学的紧密联系，化学常被称为中心科学。因此，化学是一个研究领域，它使学生有广阔的机会探索未知的事物并解决社会中一些最紧迫的科学问题。专业化学家在许多不同领域受雇：政府决策者，制药和工业化学家，知识产权律师，高中教师和医师。该课程既涉及该学科的广度又涉及其深度。学生将根据学生的个人兴趣和职业目标，在五个子学科（分析，生物化学，无机，有机和物理化学）中的每门基础课上学习，并在这些子学科中学习高级课程。SDSU的化学本科培训为学生提供了增强的批判性思维能力和解决问题的能力，这是现代员工队
Some have been small, like designing artificial sweetener by chlorinating a sugar compound. Others are monumental, like continually testing and modifying a compound that targets human cancer cells. Whatever the puzzle, the world needs creative thinkers to imagine and implement solutions.<br><br>At SDSU, we train and equip such thinkers to conduct sound research and engage the challenges of our modern day. We give you plenty of opportunities to experiment, direct research initiatives and discover your unique interests. Chemistry courses are divided into fie general areas: analytical, organic, inorganic, physical, and biochemistry. In addition, we offer courses in instrumentation and environmental chemistry. SDSU's curriculum is designed so you have freedom to seek training in the areas that fascinate and motivate you - whether you hope to be a doctor, a teacher, a researcher or an entrepreneur.<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>Chemist in pharmaceutical, mining, food and oil industries<br>Technical manager<br>Forensic scientist<br>Policy maker in government<br>Physician or other health-care professional