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bachelor of science in Biochemistry

This sequence includes the chemistry courses required for the ACS (American Chemical Society) Approved Bachelor of Science Degree.  Research experience is highly recommended, including CHE 290, which has been designed as an introductory research experience for sophomore students. (*Research is not a requirement for ACS Approved Degrees or completion of the Biochemistry Concentration but is strongly suggested!) A total of one upper-level elective (this would include research) is required with completion of CHE 301/445/496. Completion of University Requirements and 17-18 elective credits completes the minimum of 122 credits for the degree.

(starting point: math placement in Precalculus**)

 

chemistry hood

First year requirements and cognates: 

    General Chemistry I & II (CHE 120/121 - fall/spring)

    Precalculus** (MAT 122 - fall)

    Calculus I (MAT 150 - spring)

    Computer Science (CSC 102, 152 - see current catalogue)


 

 

Glass devices that hold liquids

Second year requirements and cognates: 

Organic Chemistry I & II (CHE 260/261 - fall/spring) 

Quantitative Analysis (CHE 240 - fall or spring)

Calculus II & III (MAT 151/252 - fall/spring)

Physics I & II (PHY 230/231 - fall/spring)

Preparation of Scientific Documents for Chemistry (CHE 301)


 

 

Glass devices with green liquids

 

Third year requirements:

Physical Chemistry I & II (CHE 370/371/372/373 - fall/spring)

Biochemistry I & II (CHE 450 - fall semester)

Instrumental Analysis (CHE 440 - spring semester) 

1 Upper-Level Elective:

CHE 340 - Environmental Chemistry - spring 

CHE 456 - Medicinal Chemistry - fall

CHE 498 - Special Topics - see current catalogue 


 

 

Fourth year requirements:

    Inorganic Chemistry (CHE 434 - fall)

    Chemistry Seminar (CHE 496 - fall)

    Chemical Hazards and Laboratory Safety (CHE 445 - spring)

    Chemical Research* (CHE 490/495/499 -fall/spring)