This page serves as a general suggestion for students looking to complete their Advanced Biochemistry Option degree within four years. We always recommend working with your adviser to find the best academic plan for you.
| Freshman Year (45 Total Credits) |
| BI 212 a |
Biology (4) |
| CH 231 (or 231H) & 271, 232 (or 232H) & 272, 233 (or 233H) & 273 |
General Chemistry (15) |
MTH 112 c
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Elementary Functions (4)
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| CH 220 b |
Careers in Chemistry (1)
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| MTH 251, 252 |
Calculus (8) |
| WR 121(or 121H) |
Writing I (Bacc Core) (3) |
| COMM 111(or 111H) OR COMM 114(or 114H) OR COMM 211 OR COMM 218 |
Speech (Bacc Core) (3) |
| HHS 231 and PAC |
Fitness (Bacc Core) (3) |
| Perspective Course (Options Here) |
Perspective (Bacc Core) (3) |
| Electives |
General Electives (2) |
| Sophomore Year (45 Total Credits) |
| BI 314 (Highly Recommended) a |
Cell and Molecular Biology (4) |
| CH 334, 335, 336 |
Organic Chemistry (9) |
| CH 361, 362 |
Experimental Chemistry I (6) |
| MTH 253 or 306 |
Advanced Mathematics (4) |
| MTH 254 |
Vector Calculus I (4) |
| PH 211 & 221, 212 & 222, 213 & 223 |
General Physics (15) |
| Writing II (Options here) |
Writing II (Bacc Core) (3) |
| Junior Year (45 Total Credits) |
| BB 490, 491, 492 |
Biochemistry (9) |
| CH 421, 422 |
Analytical Chemistry (6) |
| CH 440, 441, 442 |
Physical Chemistry (9) |
| CH 461 or CH 462 (WIC) or 463 (WIC) or 464 (WIC) |
Experimental Chemistry II (6) |
| Perspective Course (Options Here) |
Perspectives (Bacc Core) (3) |
| Perspective or DPD Course (Options Here) |
Perspective or DPD (Bacc Core) (6) |
| Synthesis Course (Options Here) |
Synthesis (Bacc Core) (3) |
| PAC Lab |
Fitness Lab (1) |
| Electives |
General Electives (2) |
| Senior Year (45 Total Credits) |
| BB 493, 494, 496, 497 |
Biochemistry Laboratory (8) |
| CH 411, 412 |
Inorganic Chemistry (6) |
| Perspective Course (Options Here) |
Perspective (3) |
| Synthesis Course (Options Here) |
Synthesis (3) |
| Career Supportive Electives |
CSE (6) |
| Electives |
General Electives (19) |
a If you plan to take BI 314, the enforced prerequisites for BI 314 (beginning Spring 2007) are BI 211, 212 & 213 which can be taken in any order and CH 334.
b First Year Orientation for chemistry majors strongly recommended (1 credit P/N).
c MTH 112 is not a required course for the chemistry degree.
Baccalaureate Core Requirements
Additional Information about the Advanced Biochemistry Option
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