Chemistry - Biochemistry Option (B.S.)
Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology
Effective: Fall, 2010
Requirements for the Major
For a B.S. with a biochemistry track: in addition to the general education requirements of the university, the following courses are required:
50.242 Biology of Microorganisms
50.271 Cell Biology
52.115 Chemistry for the Sciences 1
52.116 Chemistry for the Sciences 2
52.231 Organic Chemistry I
52.232 Organic Chemistry II
52.251 Inorganic Chemistry
52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature
52.321 Analytical Chemistry
52.341 Biochemistry I
52.361 Physical Chemistry I
52.442 Biochemistry II
53.125 Calculus I
53.126 Calculus II
53.225 Calculus III
54.211 General Physics I
54.212 General Physics II
Chemistry electives (6-8 credits) - choose two of the following courses:
52.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
52.333 Adv Organic Chemistry
52.362 Physical Chemistry II
52.371 Intro Polymer
52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
52.482 Advanced Topics
Choose one of the following courses:
50.332 Genetics
50.343 Immunology
ACS Certification
Students who want American Chemical Society certification upon graduation must complete the following courses as part of the B.S.-Biochemistry Curriculum:
52.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
52.362 Physical Chemistry II
52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
52.492 Chemical Research I
52.493 Chemical Research II