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The Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The BS degree in Chemistry is approved by the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) of the American Chemical Society (ACS). With the addition of one course, the BS degree in Biochemistry can be certified by the ACS.

There are two tracks available in the biochemistry major, ACS-certified track and General track.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS certified track in Biochemistry, is designed to prepare the student not only for immediate entry into the profession of biochemistry at the Bachelor's level but also for graduate study toward advanced degrees.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, General track in Biochemistry, provides the student with a flexible program that builds upon a solid fundamental knowledge in chemistry and biochemistry. Students work with their advisors/chairperson to select upper division elective courses in emphasis areas like health sciences - which include but are not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry - and areas such as forensics, environmental chemistry, education, etc.

B.S. in Biochemistry Curriculum
There are two tracks available in the chemistry major, ACS-certified track and General track.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS-certified track in Chemistry, is designed to prepare the student not only for immediate entry into the profession of chemistry at the Bachelor's level but also for graduate study toward advanced degrees.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, General track in Chemistry, provides the student with a flexible program that builds upon a solid fundamental knowledge in chemistry. Students work with their advisors/chairperson to select upper division elective courses in emphasis areas like health sciences - which include but are not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry - and areas such as forensics, environmental chemistry, education, etc.

B.S. in Chemistry Curriculum
Requirements
- BIOL 101 General Biology I 3 semester hours
- BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab 2 semester hours
- BIOL 201 Cell Function 3 semester hours
- BIOL 202 Genetics 3 semester hours
- CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3 semester hours
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 semester hours
- CHEM 113 General Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry I 3 semester hours
- CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II 3 semester hours
- CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 370 Biochemistry 3 semester hours
And 4 additional upper division semester hours selected from:
- CHEM 371 Biochemistry Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 372 Advanced Biochemistry 3 semester hours
- CHEM 373 Advanced Biochemistry Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 434 Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 semester hours
- CHEM 476 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Biotechnology 3 semester hours
- CHEM 478 Introduction to Virology 3 semester hours
- CHEM 480 Medicinal Chemistry 3 semester hours
- CHEM 482 Toxicology 3 semester hours or
- Other advanced biochemical elective including one upper division laboratory course.
Note:
These must be selected under the direction of the Chairperson of the Department. CHEM 370 and other upper division courses used for the minor cannot also count toward the individual's major. A grade of C (2.0) is required for CHEM courses included in the lower division requirements of the minor. An average grade of C (2.0) is required for all other courses included in the requirements of the minor.
Requirements
- BIOL 101 General Biology I 3 semester hours
- BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab 2 semester hours
- CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3 semester hours
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 semester hours
- CHEM 113 General Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry I 3 semester hours
- CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
- CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II 3 semester hours
- CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
- A minimum of 7 upper division semester hours of CHEM courses including one upper division laboratory course.
Note:

These must be selected under the direction of the Chairperson of the Department. Upper division chemistry courses used for the minor cannot also count toward the individual's major.

A grade of at least C (2.0) is required for CHEM courses included in the lower division requirements of the minor. An average grade of C (2.0) is required for all other courses included in the requirements of the minor.

No chemistry minor is available in conjunction with a biochemistry major. It is suggested that the student interested in in-depth study of both subjects should major in chemistry and minor in biochemistry.
Chemistry (CHEM)
Student learning outcomes for the chemistry and biochemistry majors:
- Students will be able to apply essential concepts in chemistry and biochemistry.
- Students will be able to complete an experiment in the chemistry/biochemistry laboratory using safe and proper technique.
- Students will be able to analyze and present data in written and oral formats.
- Students will be able to argue why chemistry and the application of green chemistry principles is an integral activity for addressing social issues such as economic, health and/or environmental problems.

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