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 221, 222 & 223 (recommended) a, d |
Biology (12) |
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) |
Sophomore Year (45 Total Credits) |
BI 314 (Highly Recommended) a, d |
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 (4) |
Senior Year (45 Total Credits) |
BB 493 & 494 |
Biochemistry Laboratory (8) |
BB 345 |
Introduction to Biological Sequence Analysis (2) |
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 As of Fall 2020, BI 22X replaces BI 21X . A minimum of C- in BI 22X is an enforced prereq for BB 314. BI 22X must be taken in order. If you completed the previous BI 21X series before Fall 2020, this series still meets the requirements here.
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.
d While BI 22X Principles of Biology are not requirements for the Advanced Biochemistry option in Chemistry, they are enforced prerequisites for BI 314 and BB 49X (starting Fall 2020). A minimum C- is required.
Baccalaureate Core Requirements
Additional Information about the Advanced Biochemistry Option