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

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 160	College Algebra	4
BIO 203	Biological Diversity (laboratory included)	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:		18

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, CHE 155L, MAT 261: 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 205	General Physics with Calculus I	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Humanities/Fine Arts: (W)

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
CHE 245	Inorganic Chemistry	4
PHY 206	General Physics with Calculus II	4
	Social Science (Bacc. Exp)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Social Science: (IG/NW)

CHE 245: grade "C" or better

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 320	Biochemistry	3
CHE 352	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHE 353L	Physical Chemistry I Laboratory	1
MAT 262	Calculus III	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

CHE 320, CHE 352, 353L: grade "C" or better

Humanities/Fine Arts: (A)

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 354	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 355L	Physical Chemistry II Laboratory	1
	General Elective W	4
	Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

CHE 354, CHE 355L: grade "C" or better

Social Science: (NW)(IG)

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 451	Introduction to Research	1-4
CHE 470	Techniques in Tissue Culture	4
BIO 320	Molecular Genetics (laboratory included)	4
	General elective	4
	Social Science (Bacc Exp.)	4
Total Credit Hours:		17

General elective: (IG)

Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 430	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry	4
CHE 420	Advanced Biochemistry	4
CHE 451	Introduction to Research	1-4
	General elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		13

Total Credit Hours: 128

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).

MAT 262, BIO 350 and BIO 360 are strongly recommended for the biochemistry major. BIO 203, as a part of the biology lower-core curriculum, is required as a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses.