Chemistry B.S. with Biochemistry Option
Chemistry B.S. with Biochemistry Concentration
Eight-Semester Degree Plan
Students enrolling in the eight-semester degree plan should review the Eight-Semester Degree Completion Policy.
State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic advisor.
This program meets the minimum requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society if CHEM 38103 (or CHEM 481H3/CHEM 484H3 ) is included.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)1 | 3 | |
| MATH 13004 Precalculus Mathematics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1305) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)1 | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) 1 | 4 | |
CHEM 14103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) & CHEM 14101 University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab) | ||
| University/State Core U.S. History requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2) 1 | 3 | |
| General Elective1 | 1 | |
| ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)1 | 3 | |
| MATH 24004 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
CHEM 14203 University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture) & CHEM 14201 University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lab) | ||
| University/State Core Fine Arts requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 1 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| PHYS 20304 University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034) | 4 | |
| Choose 1: | 4 | |
MATH 25004 Calculus II | ||
| BIOL 10103 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lecture) & BIOL 10101 Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lab) | 4 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)1 | 3 | |
| PHYS 20404 University Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2044 Lecture) | 4 | |
| Choose 1: | 4 | |
MATH 25004 Calculus II | ||
| BIOL 25473 Cell Biology & BIOL 25471 Cell Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 4.1) 1 | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 37073 Organic Chemistry I Lecture for Chemistry Majors & CHEM 37072 Organic Chemistry I Lab for Chemistry Majors | 5 | |
| CHEM 35004 Physical Chemistry I | 4 | |
| BIOL 20003 General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 2004 Lecture) & BIOL 20001 General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 2004 Lab) | 4 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirements (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 37203 Organic Chemistry II Lecture for Chemistry Majors & CHEM 37202 Organic Chemistry II Lab for Chemistry Majors | 5 | |
| CHEM 35204 Physical Chemistry II & CHEM 35102 Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 6 | |
Physical Chemisry Lab meets General Education Outcome 6.1 | ||
| Social Science State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 1 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 38103 Elements of Biochemistry | 3 | |
| CHEM 47203 Experimental Methods in Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| BIOL 23373 General Genetics | 3 | |
| General Electives (Electives should be 30000+ as needed)1 | 6 | |
| CHEM 48503 Biochemical Techniques | 3 | |
| CHEM 42203 Instrumental Analysis & CHEM 42101 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 4 | |
| General Electives as needed to complete 120-hour requirement1 | 7 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 14 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.