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Biochemistry, B.S.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Chemistry
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Department of Biological Sciences
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory, and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 and SAT math score of 540 to 650 (520 to 630 prior to Mar 2016, 550 to 650 prior to Sep 2018) or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (17 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 1440: General Chemistry I4CMultipleMTH 0662 with a grade of C or higher; or placement
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CHM 1470: General Chemistry Laboratory I1CMultipleAccompanies CHM 1440, strongly encouraged to be taken concurrently. Major's Core Course
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WRT 1050: Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; or placement
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MTH 1441: Precalculus or both MTH 1331: College Algebra and MTH 1332: Trigonometry (see note)4CMajorMTH 0662 with a grade of C or higher; or placementIf choosing to pursue both MTH 1331 and MTH 1332 route, student should begin with MTH 1331 this semester and incorporate MTH 1332 into a future semester
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General Education Category Course4PassingGeneral EducationGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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Semester Two (17 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 1450: General Chemistry II4CMultipleCHM 1440 with a grade of C or higher
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CHM 1480: General Chemistry Laboratory II1CMultipleCHM 1440 and CHM 1470, each with a grade of C or higherAccompanies CHM 1450, strongly encouraged to be taken concurrently. Major's Core Course
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WRT 1060: Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with a grade of C or higher; or placementFulfills Writing Foundation Gen Ed
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MTH 1554: Calculus I4CMultipleMTH 1441 or both MTH 1331 and MTH 1332, each with a grade of C or higher; or placement
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General Education Category Course4PassingGeneral EducationGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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Semester Three (16 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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BIO 1200: Biology I4CMultipleFulfills Natural Science and Technology Gen Ed
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MTH 1555: Calculus II4PassingMajorMTH 1554 with a grade of C or higher
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CHM 2340: Organic Chemistry I4CMultipleCHM 1450 and CHM 1480, each with a grade of C or higher
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General Education Category Course4PassingGeneral EducationGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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Semester Four (15 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PHY 1510: Introductory Physics I4CMajorMTH 1441 or placement above MTH 1441; MTH 1554 recommended
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PHY 1100: General Physics Lab I1PassingMajorAccompanies PHY 1510, strongly encouraged to be taken concurrently
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CHM 2350: Organic Chemistry II4CMajorCHM 2340 with a grade of C or higher
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CHM 2370: Organic Chemistry Laboratory2CMajorCHM 1480 and CHM 2340, each with a grade of C or higher
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BIO 1300: Biology II4CMajorBIO 1200 recommended
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Semester Five (16 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 3250: Analytical Chemistry4CMajorCHM 1450 and CHM 1480Offered Fall Only; Four hours of lecture and eight hours of laboratory per week
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PHY 1520: Introductory Physics II4PassingMultiplePHY 1510; and MTH 1555 as pre/corequiste
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PHY 1110: General Physics Lab II1PassingMajorAccompanies PHY 1520, strongly encouraged to be taken concurrently
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BCM 4254: Biochemistry I3CMajorCHM 2350 with a grade of C or higherOffered Fall Only; identical with CHM 4254
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General Education Category Course4PassingGeneral EducationGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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Semester Six (14 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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BCM 4257: Biochemistry Laboratory3PassingMultiple(Pre/Corequiste) BCM 4254 or CHM 4254 (Prerequiste) WRT 1060 with a grade of C or higher
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BCM 4256: Biochemistry II3PassingMultipleBCM 4254 or CHM 4254 with a grade of C or higherOffered Winter only; Identical with CHM 4256
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BIO 3000-level Elective Course4PassingMultipleMajor and Exploratory course
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Elective4PassingElectiveRecommended electives include STA 2226, CHM 2200 and CHM 3620, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 3420: Physical Chemistry I4CMajorCHM 1450, CHM 1480, MTH 1555, PHY 1510, and PHY 1110, each with a grade of C or higher. MTH 2554 and APM 2555 recommended.
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General Education Category Course4PassingGeneral EducationGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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BIO 3000-level Elective Course4PassingMultiplePrerequisite varies with choiceMajor and Exploratory course
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Elective3PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceRecommended electives include STA 2226, CHM 2200 and CHM 3620, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Eight (14 Credit Hours)
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Course, Subject, and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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CHM 3430: Physical Chemistry II4CMajorCHM 1450, CHM 1480, MTH 1555, PHY 1510, and PHY 1110, each with a grade of C or higher. MTH 2554 and APM 2555 recommended.May be taken before or after CHM 3420: Physical Chemistry I
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General Education Category Course4PassingGeneral EducationGeneral Education in Course Catalog
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BCM Elective Course3PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for list of options
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Elective3PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceRecommended electives include STA 2226, CHM 2200 and CHM 3620, "Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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The Biochemistry Committee must approve major standing and a detailed plan of study at least three semesters prior to graduation
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Students may apply for major standing after completion of 18 credits of chemistry and at least eight credits of biology from the listed requirements (see catalog), with a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 in those courses
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00
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Coursework more than 10 years old is subject to reevaluation by the department
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Additionally, earning a double major or degree, completion of a College of Arts and Sciences minor or concentration, or completion of honors college requirements (including HC 3900) satisfies the exploratory requirement.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education28
Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Students should be sure to choose a general education course, which also fulfills WIG, as it is not automatically fulfilled by major requirements
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CAS Exploratory RequirementIncluded
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Major/Corequisites78
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Electives18
WRT 1050 is a prerequisite to WRT 1060
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Total Credits:124
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