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School of Natural Sciences
Biology and Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)
This program is designed for students who desire to have a solid background in both chemistry and biology. This is especially recommended for individuals who plan to enter medical, dental, optometry, or other allied-medical schools.
Student Learning Goals
Upon completing the BA in Biology & Chemistry, students will...
- have a broad understanding of chemistry & biology.
- be able to analyze and critique biological data.
- be able to evaluate and synthesize biological information from multiple sources.
- demonstrate a broad range of biological skills.
- present scientific work orally.
- present scientific work in writing.
- have applied knowledge in the fundamental areas of chemistry.
- have applied laboratory knowledge and hands-on skills.
- have written legible and complete experimental records.
Biology & Chemistry BA Residency Requirement
In addition to the IU Southeast Residency Requirement for Bachelor's Degrees and the School of Natural Science Residency Requirement, students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Chemistry must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in Biological Sciences, including at least two courses with associated lab, as well as 15 credit hours in Chemistry, in residence at IU Southeast.
Degree Program Admission Requirements
To be fully admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Chemistry degree program, students must meet the School of Natural Science's admission requirements and complete BIOL-L 101 (Introduction to Biological Science I), CHEM-C 105 (Principles of Chemistry I), & CHEM-C 125 (Experimental Chemistry I) all with grades of C or better.
General Education & BA Distribution Components
All students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Chemistry must complete the campus General Education Core Requirements. See General Education Component for all IU Southeast Baccalaureate Degrees for a complete listing of requirements.
Students must also complete the campus BA Distribution requirements as stated in the Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
Core Program
All courses listed below require a grade of C or better. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement or a BA Distribution Requirement.
Technical Writing Requirement
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
ENG-W |
234* |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
C |
Physics and Mathematics Requirements
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
MATH-M |
215* |
Calculus I |
5 |
C |
MATH-M |
216 |
Calculus II |
5 |
C |
PHYS-P OR PHYS-P |
201* OR 221* |
General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound OR Physics I |
5 |
C |
PHYS-P OR PHYS-P |
202 OR 222 |
General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Nuclear Physics; or Physics II |
5 |
C |
Major Specific Requirements
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
CHEM-C |
105* |
Principles of Chemistry I |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
106 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
125* |
Experimental Chemistry I |
2 |
C |
CHEM-C |
126 |
Experimental Chemistry II |
2 |
C |
CHEM-C |
341 |
Organic Chemistry I Lecture |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
342 |
Organic Chemistry II Lecture |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
343 |
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
2 |
C |
CHEM-C |
344 |
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
2 |
C |
CHEM-C |
317 |
Equilibria and Electrochemistry |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
318 |
Spectroscopy and Separations |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
315 |
Chemical Measurements Lab I |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
361 |
Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter |
3 |
C |
CHEM-C |
484 |
Biomolecules and Catabolism |
3 |
C |
BIOL-L |
101* |
Introduction to Biological Sciences I |
5 |
C |
BIOL-L |
102* |
Introduction to Biological Sciences II |
5 |
C |
BIOL-L |
211 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
C |
BIOL-L |
311 |
Genetics |
3 |
C |
BIOL-L |
319 |
Genetics Laboratory |
3 |
C |
BIOL-L |
312 |
Cell Biology |
3 |
C |
Developmental Requirement (Select one option below) |
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BIOL-L & BIOL-Z |
317 & 318 |
Developmental Biology & Developmental Biology Lab |
3/2 |
C |
BIOL-L |
346 |
Molecular Developmental Biology |
3/2 |
C |
PLSC-B |
373 |
Plant Growth & Development |
5 |
C |
PLSC-B |
375 |
Horticultural Plants (with coordinator permission) |
5 |
C |
Physiology Requirement (Select one option below) |
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PLSC-B |
370 |
Plant Physiology |
5 |
C |
PHSL-P & PHSL-P |
416 & 418 |
Comparative Animal Physiology & Comparative Animal Physiology Lab |
3/2 |
C |
Capstone Courses
Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
CHEM-C |
301 or 302 |
Chemistry Seminar |
1 |
C |
BIOL-L |
403 |
Biology Seminar |
1 |
C |
General & Upper-Level Electives
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours and 30 credit hours at the 300-level or above. Elective courses may be necessary to complete the minimum credit hour requirements.