Chemistry B.S. with Biophysical Option
Chemistry B.S. with Biophysical Option
Eight-Semester Degree Program
Students wishing to follow the eight-semester degree plan should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy in the Academic Regulations chapter for university requirements of the program. Core requirement hours may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute a three-hour (or more) general elective in place of a core area.
| 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 | |
| CHEM 14103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) & CHEM 14101 University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab)1 | 4 | |
(Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) | ||
| University/State Core Fine Arts Course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1) | 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 | |
| CHEM 14203 University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture) & CHEM 14201 University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lab) | 4 | |
| BIOL 10103 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lecture) & BIOL 10101 Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lab) | 4 | |
| 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 | ||
| University/State Core Social Science Course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | |
| Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 4.1) 1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 1 | |
| PHYS 20404 University Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2044 Lecture)1 | 4 | |
| Choose 1: | 4 | |
MATH 25004 Calculus II | ||
| BIOL 25473 Cell Biology & BIOL 25471 Cell Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2) 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 | |
| University/State Core Social Science Course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 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 Chemistry Lab meets General Education Outcome 6.1 | ||
| University/State Core Social Science Course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 1 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 38103 Elements of Biochemistry | 3 | |
| CHEM 47203 Experimental Methods in Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| BIOL 3000+ | 3 | |
| General Electives (as needed to reach 120 hours)1 | 9 | |
| CHEM 48503 Biochemical Techniques | 3 | |
| CHEM 42203 Instrumental Analysis & CHEM 42101 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 4 | |
| General Electives | 5 | |
| Year Total: | 18 | 12 |
| 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.