Special curriculum; major code BS3316
This program serves students who have an interest in biological applications of chemistry as a biochemist or health scientist in medicine, industry, or research; as preparation for graduate studies in biochemistry or another life science such as molecular biology, microbiology, or immunology; or as preparation for combining a career in medicine, dentistry, etc., with research. The curriculum includes all fundamental areas of chemical and biological sciences with emphasis on advanced biochemistry, including biochemical laboratory techniques, instruments, experiment design, and protocols
Freshman
| CHEM 151, 152, 153 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 15 |
| MATH 263 A, B | Calculus | 8 |
| BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173 | Intro to Zoology | 14 |
| English Composition |
Arts and Sciences degree and General Education Requirements.
Sophomore
| CHEM 241, 242 | Quantitative Analysis | 5 |
| CHEM 305, 306, 307 | Organic Chemistry | 9 |
| CHEM 308, 309 | Organic Chemistry Lab | 6 |
| PHYS 201, 202, 203 | Intro to Physics | 15 |
| BIOS 325 | General Genetics | 5 |
Arts and Sciences degree and General Education Requirements.
Junior
| CHEM 325 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| or CHEM 431, 434 | Chemical Separation Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 351 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 490, 491, 492 | General Biochemistry | 10 |
| CHEM 493 | Biochemical Techniques | 3 |
| ENG 305J | Technical Writing | 4 |
Arts and Sciences degree and General Education Requirements.
Senior
| PBIO 450 | Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering | 4 |
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| BIOS 426 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIOS 342, 343 | Principles of Physiology | 6 |
| CHEM 494 | Biochemical Research | 1-5 |