Biochemistry, B.S.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 33 Chemistry Cr.)

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 199 - Chemistry Colloquium I Credits: 0
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 230 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 299 - Chemistry Colloquium II Credits: 0
CHEM 315 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 315L - Biochemistry I Lab Credits: 1
CHEM 316 - Biochemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 321 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 399 - Chemistry Colloquium III Credits: 0
CHEM 499 - Chemistry Colloquium IV Credits: 0

One course from the following options:

CHEM 190 - Introduction to Chemical Research Credits: 1
CHEM 496 - Directed Research in Chemistry Credits: 0

Additional Requirements:

BIO 171 - Unity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution Credits: 4

One course from the following options:

BIO 450 - Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIO 460 - Cell Biology Credits: 4

Note:

The research conducted in CHEM 496 should be in the area of Biochemistry. It may also be taken as BIO 496 , or the Honors Work sequence CHEM 497 and CHEM 498 .

Courses required for students pursuing ACS certification of the Biochemistry degree.

Courses recommended for students intending to pursue graduate study in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Biology.

Courses recommended for students planning to attend medical school.