Feb 28, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

Biochemistry Major (ACS Approved), B.A./B.S.

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Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Chemistry and Biochemistry department

78 hours

Required Supporting Courses (18 hours)

MATH 230 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Calculus II Credits: 4
PHYS 205 - Intermediate Physics I Credits: 5 and
PHYS 205L - Intermediate Physics I Laboratory Credits: 0
PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II Credits: 5 and
PHYS 206L - Intermediate Physics II Laboratory Credits: 0

ACS Approved Option (60 hours)

Required Chemistry Courses (49 hours)

CHEM 218 - Chemistry Seminar I Credits: 1
CHEM 318 - Chemistry Seminar II Credits: 1
CHEM 418 - Chemistry Seminar III Credits: 1
CHEM 261 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 321 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 421 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 441 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 451 - Polymer Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
Select 2 hours from:
CHEM 499 - Introduction to Research Credits: 1-2 and/or
BIOL 499 - Independent Research Credits: 1-3

Required Biology Courses (11 hours)

BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 334 - Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 382 - Genetics Credits: 4

Note(s):

Additional electives in chemistry and biology are recommended.