B.S. Degree in Chemistry with Biochemistry Option (Track Two)
Department of Chemistry
Gilbert Hall 153
(541) 737-2081
The Biochemistry Option is designed for those interested in working in biotechnology areas. Students can earn a chemistry degree in four years while targeting a career direction in biotechnology or preparing for graduate school in chemistry or related areas. This option includes nine courses in biology, biochemistry including lab, & genetics and molecular biology.
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) |
Select one of the following two options: |
CH 324 OR CH 421, 422 & 461 |
Analytical Chemistry (4-9) |
Select one of the following three lab courses: |
CH 462 (WIC) OR 463 (WIC) OR 464 (WIC) |
Experimental Chemistry II (3) |
CH 411, 412 |
Inorganic Chemistry (6) |
CH 440, 441, 442 |
Physical Chemistry (9) |
MTH 251, 252 & 254 |
Calculus (12) |
PH 201, 202 & 203 OR 211 and 221, 212 and 222, 213 and 223 |
General Physics (15) |
Biochemistry Option (35 Credits) |
BI 221 a |
Principles of Biology: Cells (4) |
BI 222 |
Principles of Biology: Organisms (4) |
BI 223 |
Principles of Biology: Populations (4) |
BI 311 |
Genetics (4) |
BB 314 |
Cell and Molecular Biology (4) |
BB 490, 491 & 492 |
Biochemistry 1-3 (9) |
BB 493, 494 |
Biochemistry Laboratory (6) |
a As of Fall 2020, BI 22X replaces BI 21X . A minimum of C- in BI 22X is an enforced prereq for BI 311, BB 314 and BB 49X. 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.
Sample Curriculum by year
Baccalaureate Core Requirements
Additional Information about the biochemistry option