Chemistry: Biochemistry (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry is designed to develop a deep understanding of chemical and biological principles and laboratory techniques in preparation for careers related to both chemistry and biology including pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, professional programs, and research.

Core Courses (46 credit hours)

Core Chemistry Courses (20 credit hours)

CHEM 110General Chemistry I

3

CHEM 111General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 112General Chemistry II

3

CHEM 113General Chemistry II Lab

1

CHEM 320Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 321Analytical Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM 340Organic Chemistry I

3

CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II

3

CHEM 343Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

Core Biology Courses (7 credit hours)

BIO 124Biological Principles

3

BIO 125Biological Principles Lab

1

BIO 208Foundational Cell & Molecular Biology

3

Core Mathematics Courses (11 credit hours)

MATH 160Introduction to Statistics

3 or 5

MATH 210Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

4

MATH 211Calculus & Analytic Geometry II

4

MATH 210 Calculus & Analytical Geometry I requires either a Math ACT score of 25, a Math SAT score of 590, or successful completion of MATH 145 Pre-Calculus or its equivalent. Students not meeting these requirements will need to add Math courses as appropriate to fulfill prerequisites.

Core Physics Courses (8 credit hours)

PHYS 101Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 102Elementary Physics II

3

PHYS 110Elementary Physics Lab I

1

PHYS 111Elementary Physics Lab II

1

Upper Division Courses (26 credit hours)

Chemistry Courses (14 credit hours)

CHEM 420Instrumental Analysis

3

CHEM 421Instrumental Analysis Lab

1

CHEM 464Physical Chemistry I

4

CHEM 465Physical Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 481Biochemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 485Chemistry Capstone

1

CHEM 480/BIO 470Biochemistry I

3

Biology Courses (12 credit hours)

BIO 302Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIO 303Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

BIO 325General Microbiology

3

BIO 326General Microbiology Lab

1

BIO 328Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIO 334Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1