Chemistry: Biochemistry Specialization

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This specialization is designed for students who plan a career in biochemistry or a related health science area such as medicine or dentistry. Majors may pursue further graduate studies, a career in biotechnology or a related industry.

Students are recommended to take MATH 273 before taking CHEM 381.

BS Chemistry Core Requirements

General Chemistry and Laboratory: Credits 15

CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (1)
CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: (1)
CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III Credits: (4)
CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III Credits: (1)

Organic Chemistry: Credits 13

CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (2)
CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 363 - Organic Chemistry III Credits: (3)
CHEM 363LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: (2)

Total Core Credits: 28

Required Courses

BIOL 321 - Genetics Credits: (5)
CHEM 350 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 488 - Colloquium Credits: (1)

Chemistry: Biochemistry Specialization

BS Chemistry Core Requirements

General Chemistry and Laboratory: Credits 15

Organic Chemistry: Credits 13

Total Core Credits: 28

Required Courses

General Biology Credits: 15

Quantitative Analysis Credits: 5

Physical Chemistry Credits: 10

Biochemistry Credits: 13

Select from the following: Credits 2-5

Introductory Physics or General Physics Credits: 15

Calculus Credits: 15

Total Credits: 112-115