Chemistry, Biochemistry Track, B.S.

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Program Chair: Julia Baker, Ph.D.

Available in the Day College.

The major in Chemistry offers two tracks: chemistry and biochemistry. The chemistry track prepares students for graduate work in chemistry or employment in the chemical industry. The biochemistry track prepares students for graduate work in biochemistry and the health professions.

Major Courses

Major courses in Biochemistry (44 hours) must include

CHEM 101 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
OR
BIO 101 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 201 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
OR
BIO 201 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 342 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
OR
BIO 342 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 355 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 442 - Advanced Biochemistry Credits: 3
OR
BIO 442 - Advanced Biochemistry Credits: 3

Additionally

Additionally students must take

BIO 225 - Biodiversity Credits: 4
BIO 350 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 4
one additional 3 or 4 semester hour biology course numbered 300 or above
OR
3 hours of internship, independent study and/or research

One of the Following Courses

One of the following courses must be taken during the senior year

Total Credit Hours: 45

Specified Electives

The following must be taken as specified electives.

BIO 110 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4
MATH 161 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 162 - Calculus II Credits: 4
PHYS 221 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 222 - General Physics II Credits: 4
MATH 140 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
OR
MATH 262 - Calculus III Credits: 4