Program Overview

Program Overview

The Biological Chemistry B.A. (Optional Co-op Subplan) is a four-year program that requires a minimum of 120 credits.

Program Structure

The program is divided into four years, with each year consisting of two semesters: Fall and Spring.

Year 1

• Fall Semester:
  • BIOL1081: Biology I: Molecules, Cells, and the Foundation of Life (3 credits)
  • BIOL1081L: Biology I Laboratory (1 credit)
  • CHEM1040: General Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • CHEM1040L: General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
  • ENGL1001: English Composition (C- min) (3 credits)
  • MATH1044: Applied Calculus I (3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
  • BIOL1082: Biology II: Evolution, Physiology, and Ecology (3 credits)
  • BIOL1082L: Biology II Laboratory (1 credit)
  • CHEM1041: General Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • CHEM1041L: General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
  • MATH1045: Applied Calculus II (3 credits)
  • PD1170: Career Readiness for the Liberal Arts (1 credit)
  • A&S First-Year Seminar (3 credits)

Year 2

• Fall Semester:
  • CHEM2040: Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • CHEM2040L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
  • PHYS1051: General Physics I (Algebra-based) (4 credits)
  • PHYS1051L: General Physics Lab I (Algebra-based) (1 credit)
  • Foreign Language (3-5 credits)
  • CHEM2080 or PD2066 (1-3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
  • CHEM2041: Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • CHEM2041L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
  • CHEM2050: Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
  • PHYS1052: General Physics II (Algebra-based) (4 credits)
  • PHYS1052L: General Physics Lab II (Algebra-based) (1 credit)
  • Foreign Language (3-5 credits)

Optional Co-op Plan

• Students choosing to complete the optional co-op plan must satisfy the following requirements.
• All co-op students must first complete one of the following courses in Fall Semester of Year 2:
  • CHEM2080: Sophomore Seminar for Chemistry Majors (1 credit)
  • PD2066: Professionalism and Purpose for Natural Science (3 credits)
• Students will complete 2 co-op experiences.
• Co-op students must complete one of the following courses for each experience:
  • COOP2000: COOP for ARTS & SCIENCES - Part time (Experience 1) (1-12 credits)
  • COOP2051: COOP for ARTS & SCIENCES (First Experience) (0 credits)
  • COOP3000: Co-op for Arts & Sciences: Part time (Experience 2) (1-12 credits)
  • COOP3051: COOP for ARTS & SCIENCES (Second Experience) (0 credits)

Year 3

• Fall Semester:
  • BIOL2083: Genetics (3 credits)
  • CHEM3010: Survey of Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
  • ENGL2089: Intermediate Composition (3 credits)
  • Historical Perspectives (HIST discipline) (3 credits)
  • Foreign Language or Elective (3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
  • CHEM3040: Introduction to Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • Historical Perspectives (3 credits)
  • Humanities & Literature (3 credits)
  • Social Sciences (3 credits)
  • Foreign Language or Elective (3 credits)

Year 4

• Fall Semester:
  • CHEM5030: Undergraduate Research in Chemistry (2 credits)
  • CHEM5080: Senior Seminar for Chemistry Majors (1 credit)
  • Social Sciences (3 credits)
  • Society, Culture, & Ethics or Technology & Innovation (3 credits)
  • Free Electives (1 credit)
  • Free Electives (3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
  • Fine Arts or Humanities (3 credits)
  • Free Electives (3 credits)
  • Free Electives (3 credits)
  • Select one Biochemistry Lecture course:
    • CHEM4040: Intermediate Biochemistry: Synthesizing the Molecules of Life (3 credits)
    • CHEM4041: Intermediate Biochemistry: Transducing and Storing Energy in Biological Systems (3 credits)
  • Select one Biochemistry Lab course:
    • CHEM3046L: Characterization and Analysis of Biomolecular Interactions (2 credits)
    • CHEM3045L: Characterization and Analysis of Biological Molecules (2 credits)

Credit Hours

The minimum number of credit hours can vary based on previously earned credits and/or the level of placement into required coursework. The typical minimum number of credit hours students must complete is 120 credits.