BioChemistry Major
Suggested 4-year
Course Enrollment
Year 1
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Fall |
Spring |
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- Chem 111L (Introductory Chemistry I) |
- Chem 112L (Introductory Chemistry II) |
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- Calculus (Math 125 or higher)* |
- Calculus* |
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- First Year Seminar |
- Biol 182L (Evolution of Life) |
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The specific calculus course taken will depend on the restuls of the mathematics placement examination. Biochemistry majors must take calculus through Math 132 (Calculus II) |
Year 2
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Fall |
Spring |
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- Chem 211L (Elementary Chemistry I) |
- Chem 212L (Elementary Chemistry II) |
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- Chem 313 (Principles of Inorganic Chemistry) |
- Biol 224L (Genetics) OR (Biol 227L Cell Biology) OR Biol 228L Microbiology) |
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- Biol 203L Cellular Basis of Life |
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Year 3
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Fall |
Spring |
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- Chem 208L (Analytical Chemistry) |
- Chem 300+ (Elective) OR Bio 200+ (elective) |
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- Phys 131L (Mechanics and Heat) |
- Phys 231L (Electricity and Magnetism and Waves) |
Year 4
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Fall |
Spring |
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- Chem 309L (Physical Chemistry I) |
- Chem 316L (Physical Biochemistry |
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- Biol 317L (Biochemistry) |
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NOTE: For certification by the American Chemical Society, students must also take Chem 404 (Biological Chemistry) and either Chem 312L (Instrumental Chemistry) or Chem 314L (Inorganic Chemistry II)