B.S. in Chemistry:: Biochemistry Track
Students are often interested in learning about the interface between chemistry and biology. The BS in Chemistry (biochemistry option) offers an interdisciplinary program of study whereby students gain a molecular understanding of the biological processes that take place in the world around us. Students pursuing the BS in Chemistry (biochemistry option) complete a series of courses in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology (with possible electives in biomedical engineering), as well as other technical and free electives that compliment their training. Graduates typically pursue careers in medicine, continue their study at the graduate level in the biological or chemical sciences, or take positions in industry or governmental organizations. This degree is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Typical Program of Study:
| 1st Year |
GEN CHEM 1310 (4) MATH 1501 (4) ENGL 1101 (3) CS 1301 (3) HPS 1040(2) |
INORG. CHEM 1311 (3) CHEM 1312 (1) MATH 1502 (4) ENGL 1102 (3) BIOL 1510 (4) |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Year | CHEM 1313(3) CHEM 2311 (3) MATH 2401 (4) PHYS 2211 (4) HIST 2111 or 2112 or POL 1101 or INTA 1200 or PUBP 3000 (3) |
CHEM 2312 (3) CHEM 2380 (2) PHYS 2212 (4) Social Sci. Elective (3) Humanities Elective (3) |
| 3rd Year |
CHEM 3411 (3) CHEM 3111 (3) CHEM 3380 (3) CHEM 4511 (3) Social Sci. Elective (3) |
CHEM 3412 (3) CHEM 3481 (2) CHEM 4512 (3) CHEM 4581 (3) Social Sci. Elective (3) |
| 4th Year |
BIOCHEM. Elective* (3) CHEM 4601 (2) Free Elective (9) |
BIOCHEM. Elective* (3) CHEM 3211 (5) Humanities Elective (3) Free Elective (5) |
TOTAL = 120 Plus 2 Hours for HPS
*BIOCHEMISTRY ELECTIVES
Note: At least one of the biochemistry electives chosen must contain
a laboratory component (e.g. BIOL 3380+3381, CHEM 4582, etc). Electives
include: CHEM 4521, 4582, BIOL 3340/3341, 3380/3381, 4340, 4418, 4401,
4440, 4464, 4478, 4570, 4608, 4668, CHEM 4803 (with permission of UG coordinator).
Note: BIOL 3340 or 3380 may be taken as a lecture only course. However, if enrolled in BIOL 3341 or 3381, you must be enrolled in the corresponding lecture course (BIOL 3340 or BIOL 3380) in the same semester.