Departments & Programs

Chemistry

Major in Biochemistry—B.A.
Purpose

This major is designed to prepare students for careers outside the laboratory, such as medical school, dental school, or non-traditional careers in chemistry.  Students wishing to pursue graduate work are strongly encouraged to pursue the B.S. degree.

Required Courses

Students must complete the following course work with a grade of C– or higher in each course:

  1. 32–33 credit hours of Chemistry courses to include C117-C127 (or C105-C125), C341, C342, C343 or A316, C484, C485, B486, and C487 or B487; and
  2. a minimum of 8 credit hours selected from the following: A314, A316 or C343, N330, C344, C360, C361, C362, C372, C430, C437, C460, C481.
  3. Biology L112.
  4. Mathematics M119 or M211.
  5. Physics P201 or P221.

Students must also complete General Education requirements and the degree requirements for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Recommendations
Mathematics M211 is strongly recommended, and M212 is highly desirable for students planning to work in other fields. Biology L211 is recommended.