Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. Suggested 4-year Plan

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This is a suggested 4-year plan and is not meant to replace regular academic advising.

This plan is flexible, and can be changed to accommodate Study Abroad, a second major and/or minor, or AP/IB credits. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets their specific needs.

Minimum of 120 credits required to graduate, 42 must be upper-division.

Year 1

fall semester (15 credits)
FFC 100 - First-Year Foundations 3 credits (Grand Challenges in Science and Technology)
MATH 115 - Accelerated Calculus Part I: Differentiation and Integration 4 credits *
CHEM 140 - General Chemistry I 3 credits **
CHEM 140L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
BIOL 204 - From Molecules to Cells: Evolution of Life on Earth (Gen Biol I), Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits **
spring semester (14 credits)
BCHM 100 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Career Paths 1 credit
MATH 116 - Accelerated Calculus Part II: Series, Differential Equations and Multivariable Calculus 4 credits *
CHEM 150 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 150L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
SCI 150 - Grand Challenges in Science I 1 credit
BIOL 208 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits

Year 2

fall semester (9 credits)
PHYS 107 - General Physics for the Life Sciences I, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits **
SCI 200 - Grand Challenges in Science II 1 credit
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
spring semester (12 credits)
PHYS 108 - General Physics for the Life Sciences II, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
SCI 250 - Grand Challenges in Science III 1 credit
MATH 303 - Biostatistics 3 credits
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit

Year 3

fall semester (7-8 credits)
BCHM 335 - Biochemistry I-Biomolecules, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
upper-division elective 3-4 credits
spring semester (6-7 credits)
BCHM 336 - Biochemistry II-Biometabolism 3 credits
upper-division elective 3-4 credits

Year 4

fall semester (7-8 credits)
BCHM 420 - Physical Biochemistry, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
upper-division elective 3-4 credits
capstone
spring semester (4 credits)
BCHM 436 - Molecular Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
capstone
*The accelerated MATH 115 , MATH 116 sequence is recommended for strong mathematics students with a calculus background but students can substitute the MATH 110 , MATH 111 , MATH 210 sequence if they choose.

**Students applying AP or IB test scores to waive BIOL 204 , CHEM 140 /CHEM 140L , or PHYS 107 should note that these courses may need to be taken at a college/university to fulfill the requirements for medical school and/or other graduate programs.