B.S. Biochemistry - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 111: Intro Chem I | 4 |
| FYEX 100: 1st-Year Seminar (FYEX) | 3 |
| MATH 161: Calculus I (QL) | 4 |
| ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing (IW) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 112: Intro Chem II | 4 |
| MATH 211: Calculus II (PS) | 4 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech (OC) | 3 |
| CHEM 251: Inorganic I | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 231: Organic I | 4 |
| PHYS 231: Physics I (SCI) | 5 |
| MATH 311: Calculus III | 4 |
| BIOL 100: General Biology | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 232: Organic II | 4 |
| PHYS 232: Physics II (SCI-ELECT) | 5 |
| CHEM 265: Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| Information Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 341: Physical Chem I | 4 |
| BIOL 364: Genetics and Molecular | 4 |
| Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 342: Physical Chem II (CAP) | 4 |
| BIOL : Required Biology Course | 4 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 498: Intro to Research | 1 |
| Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 326: Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM : Chemistry Elective | 1 |
| CHEM 487: Chemistry Seminar | 0.5 |
| Ethical Action & Citizenship | 3 |
| Technological Competency | 3 |
| Chemistry Elective | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 465: Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 488: Chemistry Seminar | 0.5 |
| CHEM 327: Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 328: Analytical Biochem Lab | 1 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Creative Explorations | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15.5 |
Note: Note: * Students opting for ACS Certification in Biochemistry should take Advanced Laboratory II (CHEM 392). ** If you choose to take Genetics in the same year as CHEM 327 and 328, you MUST do so in the FALL semester to avoid scheduling conflicts in the spring semester. *** Students seeking ACS Certification must take a minimum of 2 credit hours of CHEM 498 in the Chemistry Elective Block. The American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Chemistry Department strongly recommend an Introductory Economics course (ECON 100, for example) and an Elementary Foreign language (FORL 101 and 102). ENGL 312 (Technical Writing) is highly recommended.