Chemistry: Biochemistry (BS.CHE.BCH)

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Chemistry is the study of the properties of matter and the ways in which matter interacts. combines and changes. It is inherently interdisciplinary in nature, with connections to the life sciences, geology, physics and mathematics.

The Chemistry major consists of a set of core chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses plus a flexible selection of upper level courses. This allows students to explore topics of interest and prepare for a wide range of graduate programs, careers and professions. All Chemistry majors will develop strong laboratory skills and have experience with state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry will demonstrate:

Proficiency in laboratory skills related to safety, use of equipment and instrumentation, and solution preparation.
Ability to develop a systematic method of analysis in order to answer a scientific question.
Understanding of basic chemical principles of chemical structure, bonding, reactivity, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
Understanding of qualitative and quantitative instrumentation (tools) used by the chemist to characterize samples of all states of matter.
Ability to communicate scientific findings (understandings) both orally and in the written form.
Ability to search the current Chemistry literature of peer reviewed journals to extract information of interest.
Understanding of Quantum Mechanics and its relationship to energy of bonds, molecules, and reactions.

(The BS in Chemistry cannot be combined with a BS in Biology or BS in Environmental Science.)

BS in Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry

The Biochemistry concentration prepares students for careers and advanced studies in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine.

Complete the following courses (66 cr):

BIO 1121 - Biology I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 2125 - Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 cr
CHE 1051 - Chemistry I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 4035 - Advanced Molecular Biology 4 cr
CHE 1052 - Chemistry II 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 2111 - Organic Chemistry I 4 cr
CHE 2112 - Organic Chemistry II 4 cr
CHE 3011 - Biochemistry with Discussion 4 cr
CHE 3016 - Enzyme Kinetics Laboratory 1 cr
CHE 3020 - Analytical Chemistry 4 cr
CHE 3031 - Physical Chemistry I 4 cr
CHE 3032 - Physical Chemistry II 4 cr
CHE 3150 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
MAT 1531 - Calculus I 4 cr
MAT 2532 - Calculus II 4 cr
PHY 2110 - Physics I 4 cr
PHY 2210 - Physics II 4 cr
SCI 1230 - Pathways to Science 1 cr (should be taken during the freshman year)
SCI 2100 - Science Colloquium 1 cr (mandatory during sophomore year; recommended during junior and senior years; however, only 1 credit counts toward the major)

And complete at least 9 credits from the following:

BIO 3013 - Biogeochemistry 4 cr
CHE 4020 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr
CHE 4030 - Chemical Biology 3
CHE 4920 - Research in Chemistry 2-6 cr (no more than 3 credits may count toward the major)

(Total credits required: 75 cr)

And complete the university's Gen Ed requirements

Review the Gen Ed requirements.