Chemistry B.A. with Biochemistry Option
Chemistry B.A. with Biochemistry 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. The following eight-semester plan refers to additional B.A. 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) | 3 | |
| MATH 24004 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (or other mathematics course as advised for major)1,3 | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
CHEM 14103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) & CHEM 14101 University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab) | ||
| Elementary II World Language Course | 3 | |
| University/State Core US History requirement | 3 | |
| ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) | 3 | |
| MATH 25004 Calculus II1,3 | 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) | ||
| Intermediate I World Language Course | 3 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 17 | 17 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| BIOL 10103 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lecture) & BIOL 10101 Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lab) | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
PHYS 20304 University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034)1 | ||
PHYS 20103 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) & PHYS 20101 College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab)1 | ||
| Advanced Elective1 | 3 | |
| University/State Core Fine Arts or Humanities requirement | 3 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| CHEM 22673 Analytical Chemistry Lecture & CHEM 22671 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1 | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
PHYS 20404 University Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2044 Lecture)1 | ||
PHYS 20203 College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lecture) & PHYS 20201 College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lab)1 | ||
| Biology Elective | 3 | |
| University/State Core Humanities or Fine Arts requirement (as needed) | 3 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 17 | 17 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 37073 Organic Chemistry I Lecture for Chemistry Majors & CHEM 37072 Organic Chemistry I Lab for Chemistry Majors1,2 | 5 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
CHEM 35004 Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Upper Level Biology Elective1,2 | 4 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| CHEM 37203 Organic Chemistry II Lecture for Chemistry Majors & CHEM 37202 Organic Chemistry II Lab for Chemistry Majors1,2 | 5 | |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
CHEM Electives 3000-4000 Level1,2 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 14 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 38103 Elements of Biochemistry1,2 or CHEM 481H3 Honors Biochemistry I | 3 | |
| CHEM 41203 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I1,2 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| CHEM 48503 Biochemical Techniques1,2 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
CHEM 484H3 Honors Biochemistry II1,2 | ||
CHEM Elective 3000-4000 Level1,2 | ||
| General Electives | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 12 | 10 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
- 1
Meets 40-hour advanced credit hour requirement. See College Academic Regulations on page 131 of this chapter
- 2
Meets 24-hour rule (24 hours of 3000-4000 level courses in Fulbright College), in addition to meeting the 40-hour rule. See College Academic Regulations on page 131 of this chapter.
- 3
Depending on placement; MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus is another option. Student may also choose to take MATH 13004 Precalculus in Fall Semester Year 1 and MATH 24004 Calculus in Spring Semester Year 1. Another option is to complete MATH 11003 in Fall Semester 1 and MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus in Spring Semester Year 1.