Chemistry, Biochemistry, B.S.

The student majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry must complete the following requirements. As graduation requirement of the major, a student must have a 2.0 (C) average in the major.

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must meet all general graduation requirements as listed in the Undergraduate Academic Policies section in this Bulletin. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for completion.

Major Requirements

CHEM 185 - Introduction to the Chemistry Major
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 320 - Analytical Chemistry Writing Reinforcement -
CHEM 321 - Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 370 - Biochemistry I
CHEM 450 - Instrumental Analysis Writing Reinforcement -
CHEM 491 - Chemistry Seminar

Biology Requirements

BIO 105 - Introductory Biology I
or
BIO 107 - Honors Introductory Biology I
BIO 206 - Genetics Writing Reinforcement -
BIO 307 - Cell Biology Writing Reinforcement -

Additional Requirements

MATH 170 - Calculus I
Select one of the following sequences in Physics (8 credit hours):
PHYS 201 - College Physics I
PHYS 202 - College Physics II
or
PHYS 241 - University Physics I and
PHYS 242 - University Physics II

General Education and General Electives

Students must also complete the General Education Core requirements to include any specific courses listed below. Students must also complete sufficient general electives to reach 120 or more total semester hours.