Biochemistry (ACS Certified Program), BS (0414)

Required Courses in the College Core

Additional Required Science

• BIO 101 - General Biology 1 Credits: 4.5
• BIO 102 - General Biology 2 Credits: 4.5
• PHY 102 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Additional Co-requisites

• MTH 232 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4

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• MTH 233 - Calculus 3 Credits: 4

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• MTH 302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3

Major Requirements

Students who choose to major in biochemistry and earn ACS certification must complete the following requirements.

Major Courses

Major Requirements to complete the BS in Biochemistry:

• BIO 211 - Genetics Credits: 5
• CHM 109 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
• CHM 110 - General Chemistry 2 Credits: 4.5 *
• CHM 209 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
• CHM 210 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
• CHM 220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 2
• CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
• CHM 222 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
• CHM 309 - Physical Chemistry 1 Credits: 3
• CHM 311 - Physical Chemistry Lab 1 Credits: 2
• CHM 321 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
• CHM 322 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3
• CHM 323 - Biochemical Methods Laboratory Credits: 1.5
• CHM 420 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
• CHM 422 - Biochemistry 2 Credits: 3
• CHM 450 - Seminar Credits: 2
• Biochemistry Elective 1 - see certification requirements below
• Biochemistry Elective 2 - see certification requirements below

Additional Required Coursework

• CHM 310 - Physical Chemistry 2 Credits: 3
• CHM 327 - Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Credits: 3

Certification Requirements

ACS certification requires completion of 400 laboratory hours in CHM at the 200 level or higher.

• Biochemistry Elective 1 must be chosen from the following list of Advanced Electives.
• Biochemistry Elective 2 must be chosen from: CHM 441  or CHM 442 

Advanced Electives

• CHM 400 - Nanoscience Credits: 3
• CHM 401 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
• CHM 409 - Computational Chemistry Credits: 3
• CHM 424 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry Credits: 3
• CHM 427 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
• CHM 493 - Special Topics Credits: 3

Note

ACS requires completion of 400 laboratory hours in CHM at the 200 level or higher. Electives should be chosen with the aid of an advisor based upon the student’s interest and goals.

* Continuation in the Biochemistry/Chemistry Major

A minimum of a C grade in CHM 110 - General Chemistry 2  is required in order to take chemistry and biochemistry courses above the 100-level. A student who repeats CHM 209 - Organic Chemistry I  must earn a minimum grade of C in the second attempt in order to remain in a Chemistry or Biochemistry major.

A student who does not earn a C or higher in CHM 110  may retake the course to remain a degree candidate in the major.  A student who does not earn a C or higher in the second attempt of CHM 110  and/or CHM 209  must meet with the Department Chair and the Advising Center to help the student choose a major that will lead to successful degree completion. If the student requires further assistance, the chair will refer the student to the Dean.