The chemistry department makes the following suggestions and recommendations for a student's course of study. In addition to the biology and chemistry courses below, there are physics and math requirements. Please consult the Courses of Study Bulletin for a complete list of requirements for the majors. As always, students should consult their faculty advisers for individual needs in topics and scheduling.
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B.S. in Chemistry
For students starting COSB 22-23 and Beyond
| Year | FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | CHEM-1311: General Chemistry I | CHEM-1312: General Chemistry II CHEM-1112: General Chemistry Laboratory |
| YEAR 2 | CHEM-2319: Organic Chemistry I CHEM-2119: Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry PHYS 1309: General Physics I PHYS 1111: Introductory Physics Laboratory | CHEM-2320: Organic Chemistry II CHEM-2120: Chemical Synthesis Laboratory PHYS 1310: General Physics II PHYS 1112: Intermediate Physics Laboratory |
| YEAR 3 | CHEM-3330: Biochemistry I CHEM-3334: Physical Chemistry I CHEM-3130: Advanced Chemical Principles Laboratory | CHEM-3432: Analytical Chemistry CHEM-3335: Physical Chemistry II |
| YEAR 4 | CHEM 4346: Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics CHEM 4250: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHEM 3001: Chemistry Seminar I CHEM 4321: Inorganic Chemistry | CHEM 4347: Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics CHEM 4251: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 3101: Chemistry Seminar II |
* Math and Physics courses should be completed before the 3rd year.
B.A. in Chemistry
For students starting COSB 22-23 and Beyond
| Year | FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | CHEM-1311: General Chemistry I | CHEM-1312: General Chemistry II CHEM-1112: General Chemistry Laboratory |
| YEAR 2 | CHEM 2319: Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2119: Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry PHYS 1309: General Physics I PHYS 1111: Introductory Physics Laboratory | CHEM 2320: Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2120: Chemical Synthesis Laboratory PHYS 1310: General Physics II PHYS 1112: Intermediate Physics Laboratory |
| YEAR 3 | CHEM 3330: Biochemistry I CHEM 3334: Physical Chemistry I CHEM 3130: Advanced Chemical Principles Laboratory | CHEM-3432: Analytical Chemistry |
| YEAR 4 | CHEM 4346: Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics CHEM 4250: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHEM 4321: Inorganic Chemistry | EM 4251: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 3001: Chemistry Seminar I |
* Math and Physics courses should be completed before the 3rd year.
B.S. in Biochemistry
For students starting COSB 22-23 and Beyond
| Year | FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | CHEM-1311: General Chemistry I | CHEM-1312: General Chemistry II CHEM-1112: General Chemistry Laboratory BIOL-1311: Integrative Biology BIOL-1111: Introductory Biology Lab |
| YEAR 2 | CHEM 2319: Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2119: Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry BIOL 2312: Cells and Cells System BIOL 2112: Cell and Cells System Lab | CHEM 2320: Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2120: Chemical Synthesis Laboratory BIOL 3413: Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics |
| YEAR 3 | CHEM 3330: Biochemistry I CHEM 3334: Physical Chemistry I CHEM 3130: Advanced Chemical Principles Laboratory PHYS 1309: General Physics I PHYS 1111: Introductory Physics Laboratory | CHEM 3432: Analytical Chemistry CHEM 3231: Biochemistry Lab PHYS 1310: General Physics II PHYS 1112: Intermediate Physics Laboratory |
| YEAR 4 | CHEM 4321: Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 4347: Advanced Interdisciplinary Topics CHEM 3001: Chemistry Seminar I | CHEM 4251: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 4340: Biochemistry II CHEM 3101: Chemistry Seminar II |
* Math and Physics courses should be completed before the 3rd year.
B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
For students starting COSB 22-23 and Beyond
| Year | FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | CHEM-1311: General Chemistry I | CHEM-1312: General Chemistry II CHEM-1112: General Chemistry Laboratory BIOL-1311: Integrative Biology BIOL-1111: Introductory Biology Lab |
| YEAR 2 | CHEM 2319: Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2119: Laboratory Methods in Organic Chemistry BIOL 2312: Cells and Cells System BIO 2112: Cell and Cells System Lab | CHEM 2320: Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2120: Chemical Synthesis Laboratory BIOL 3413: Genes, Phenotypes, and Evolutionary Dynamics |
| YEAR 3 | CHEM 3330: Biochemistry I CHEM 3334: Physical Chemistry I CHEM 3130: Advanced Chemical Principles Laboratory PHYS 1309: General Physics I PHYS 1111: Introductory Physics Laboratory | CHEM 4340: Biochemistry II CHEM 3231: Biochemistry Laboratory BIO Elective PHYS 1310: General Physics II PHYS 1112: Intermediate Physics Laboratory |
| YEAR 4 | BIOL 3474: Molecular Biology CHEM/BIO 3000: Seminar | CHEM Elective BIOL Elective |
* Math and Physics courses should be completed before the 3rd year.