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

How to use your 4-Year Plan

This is a suggested 4-year plan for your major and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your interests and goals.
You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 71-78 major-specific credits to earn a B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
Transfer students and those seeking second majors should contact the program advisor for degree planning.
If you have any questions, contact schmidcollege@chapman.edu.

We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.

Fall Semester (9 credits for major)
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
PHYS 107 - General Physics for the Life Sciences I, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits ***
GCI 200 - Grand Challenges in Science and Engineering II 1 credit
Spring Semester (12 credits for major)
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
PHYS 108 - General Physics for the Life Sciences II, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
GCI 250 - Grand Challenges in Science and Engineering III 1 credit
MATH 303 - Biostatistics 3 credits
*** Students applying AP or IB test scores to waive PHYS 107 should note that this course may need to be taken at a college/university to fulfill the requirements for medical school and/or other graduate programs.