Chemistry and Biochemistry

This option is recommended for students planning to go directly into professional fields of biochemistry, for students planning to attend graduate school in biochemistry, molecular biology or pharmacology and for students planning to enter professional schools such as medicine, veterinary medicine or pharmacy.

Option:  Biochemistry - 119-121 credits

Degree Requirements:
Chem 151 General Chemistry (5)
Chem 152 General Chemistry (5)
Chem 153 General Chemistry (5)
Chem 304 Quantitative Analysis (6)
Chem 351 Organic Chemistry (4)
Chem 352 Organic Chemistry (4)
Chem 353 Organic Chemistry (3)
Chem 372 Organic Chemistry Lab (3)
Chem 421 Physical Chemistry (4)
Chem 422 Physical Chemistry (3)
Chem 423 Physical Chemistry (3)
Chem 431 Physical Chemistry Lab (1)
Chem 480 Biochemistry (5)
Chem 481 Intermediary Metabolism (5)
Chem 482 Integrated Topics in Biochemistry and Biophysics (3)
Chem 483 Biochemistry Lab (2)
Chem 491 Senior Thesis (4-6)

Select one of the following four courses: 4 credits
Chem 395 Internships (Var)
Chem 454 Clinical Chemistry (4)
Chem 498 Seminar (Var)
Chem 499 Directed Study (Var)

Required supporting Courses: 50 credits

Biol 171 Biology I (4)
Biol 172 Biology II (4)
Biol 173 Biology III (4)
Biol 270 Biological Investigation (3)
Biol 301 Microbiology (5)
Math 161 Calculus I (5)
Math 162 Calculus II (5)
Math 163 Calculus III (5)
Phys 151 General Physics I (4)
Phys 152 General Physics II (4)
Phys 153 General Physics III (4)
Phys 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
Phys 162 Heat & Optics Lab (1)
Phys 163 Instrumentation Lab I (1)

Suggested supporting course: 5 credits

Completion of a computer programming course is strongly recommended.
See your Chemistry/Biochemistry advisor.

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See specifics in the Chemistry and Biochemistry section of the current catalog

Students will focus their studies on developing a broad-based knowledge of major concepts in the areas of inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. Graduates will develop the capacity to use modern instrumentation and classical techniques for the analysis and/or separation of chemicals and an ability to interpret data. Emphasis will be placed on developing effective oral and written communication skills and critical thinks skills as related to the field of chemistry.