Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry Concentration

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Students who have a particular interest in biochemistry or those who intend to enter medical, dental, veterinary, or similar professional schools are encouraged to major in the B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization program. Requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry program with the following differences:

CHEM 315 is not required.

CHEM 410 and CHEM 460 are required.

Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from the following: BIOL 290 , BIOL 308 , BIOL 421 , BIOL 424 , or BIOL 427 . Students in this program may also be awarded an ACS accredited degree by taking the following additional courses:

Major Academic Map

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Freshman Year

Freshman Fall

LDRS 101 - The First-Year Experience Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 151 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 163 - General Chemistry I Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
MATH 131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
RPED 260 - Physical Fitness, Resiliency, & Wellness Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Basic ROTC

Freshman Spring

FSEM 101 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hours: 3
FSWI 101 - Freshman Seminar (Writing Intensive) Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 164 - General Chemistry II Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
MATH 132 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
1st Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Fall

LDRS 211 - Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab Credit Hours: 0
CHEM 207 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 217 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 221 - Physics with Calculus I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 271 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
Modern Language Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Spring

CHEM 208 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 218 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 222 - Physics with Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 272 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 220 - Scientific Communication Credit Hours: 3
Modern Language Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Junior Year

Junior Fall

LDRS 311 - Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience Credit Hours: 0
CHEM 300 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 305 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 409 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 460 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Strand Course 1 Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Junior Spring

LDRS 202 - Principled Leadership in American Government and Society Credit Hours: 3
LDRS 371 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3 May be taken in the Fall or Spring
CHEM 302 - Instrumental Methods Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 306 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 410 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Year

Senior Fall

LDRS 411 - Senior Leadership Integration Seminar Credit Hours: 0
CHEM 401 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 2 Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 3 Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 419 - Senior Research I Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3 **
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Spring

CHEM 420 - Senior Research II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 316 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
General Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Approved Electives:

Please check Biology prerequisites when planning your curriculum.

BIOL 427 - Immunology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 421 - Toxicology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 424 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 290 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 308 - Genetics Credit Hours: 4

Approved ACS Electives:

Students pursuing an ACS accredited degree need to choose the following as two of their free electives:

MATH 243 Credit Hours: 3

CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1

Note:

Approved Biology electives: BIOL 290 , BIOL 308 , BIOL 421 , BIOL 424 , BIOL 427 . Please check Biology prerequisites when planning your curriculum.
Students pursuing an ACS accredited degree need to choose MATH 243 and CHEM 315 as two of their free electives.
Students must complete three strand courses, which may be completed in any order: English (ENGS 30X ), History (HISS 30X ), and Social Science (SCSS 30X )

ROTC Course Requirements:

ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.

Required For Graduation:

120 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.