B.S. Degree in Chemistry with an Advanced Biochemistry Option (Track One)
Department of Chemistry
Gilbert Hall 153
(541) 737-2081
This track-one option leads to a degree approved by American Chemical Society. Designed for students continuing their chemistry education in graduate school or seeking careers directly in the chemistry workforce. Provides a rigorous chemistry foundation with most extensive laboratory experience. The mix of advanced courses in the option is modified to emphasize biochemistry principles and laboratory techniques.
Chemistry Core (79 - 81 credits) |
CH 231/231H & 271, 232/232H & 272, 233/233H & 273 |
General Chemistry (15) |
CH 334, 335, 336 |
Organic Chemistry (9) |
CH 361, 362 |
Experimental Chemistry I (6) |
CH 421, 422 |
Analytical Chemistry (6) |
CH 440, 441, 442 |
Physical Chemistry (9) |
MTH 251, 252, 254 |
Calculus (12) |
MTH 253 or 264 & 265 |
Advanced Mathematics (4) |
PH 211 and 221, 212 and 222, 213 and 223 |
General Physics (15) |
Advanced Biochemistry Option (32 Credits) |
CH 411 (3 Credits) |
Inorganic Chemistry (3) |
BB 490 (3 Credits), BB 491 (3 Credits), BB 492 (3 Credits) |
Biochemistry (9) |
BB 493 (3 Credits), BB 494 (3 Credits) |
Biochemistry Laboratory (6) |
BB 345 (2 Credits) |
Introduction to Biological Sequence Analysis (2) |
Select two of the following courses (one must be a WIC course): |
CH 461 (3 Credits), CH 462 (3 Credits/WIC), CH 463 (3 Credits/WIC), CH 464 (3 Credits / WIC) |
Experimental Chemistry II (6) |
Career-Supportive Electives (6 Credits) |
Lab (3 Credits) |
Lab or Non-Lab (3 Credits) |
Sample Curriculum by year
Baccalaureate Core Requirements
Additional Information about the advanced chemistry option