Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry (B.A.)

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Degree Requirements

First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 152	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 153L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
MAT 260	Calculus I	4
ITM 200	Introduction to Computers	1
FYW 101	Writing and Inquiry	4
GTW 101	Gateways	1
	or
HON 101	Pathways to Honors 1	1
Total Credit Hours:		14

CHE 152, CHE 153L, MAT 260: grade "C" or better

First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 154	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 155L	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
MAT 261	Calculus II	4
BIO 204	Biological Unity (laboratory included)	4
FYW 102	Writing & Research	4
GTW 102	Gateways II	1
	or
HON 102	Pathways to Honors 2	1
Total Credit Hours:		17

CHE 154, 155L: grade "C" or better

Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 232	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 233L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 310	Analytical Chemistry	4
PHY 200	General Physics I	4
	General Elective W	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

CHE 232, CHE 233L, CHE 310: grade "C" or better

Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 234	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 235L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
PHY 201	General Physics II	4
	General Elective	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Humanities/Fine Arts: (A)

CHE 234, CHE 235L: grade "C" or better

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 305	Applied Physical Chemistry	3
	General Elective W	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	Social Science (Bacc. Exp)	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 320	Biochemistry	3
	General Elective	4
	Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	General elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

CHE 320: grade "C" or better

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 470	Techniques in Tissue Culture	4
	General elective	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 420	Advanced Biochemistry	4
	General Elective	4
	General elective	4
	General elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

CHE 420: (W)

Note: The math requirement and natural science component of the Baccalaureate Experience are fulfilled by courses in the above sequence (i.e., BIO 204, CHE 152, MAT 260).

Total Credit Hours: 124