Biochemistry, B.S.
Biochemistry, B.S.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIOL 2052 | General Biology: Cell Structure and Function | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 1421 | Calculus II | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2320 | Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 2330 | Chemical Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| PHYSICS 1701 | Physics I for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 2010 | Chemical Safety Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 2220 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2230 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| PHYSICS 1702 | Physics II for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| BIOL 3140 | Genetics | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2110 | Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 4420/5420 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 4510/5510 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 4430/5430 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 4520/5520 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 4530/5530 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 4310/5310 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 3600 | Undergraduate Research in Chemistry | 1 |
| Biol OR Chem 3000/4000 Level Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 3600 | Undergraduate Research in Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 4440/5440 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |