Recommended Sequence of Courses for Chemistry: Biochemistry Track
Students who are planning on taking Principles of Chemistry I should have the equivalent of a 23 on their ACT Math subscore OR have completed a college level mathematics course (either Functions or its equivalent ) to enhance their mathematical skills.
| First Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 1055 Chemistry I | CHEM 1065 Chemistry II | |
| MATH 1324 Calculus II | ||
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| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 2155 Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 2165 Organic Chemistry II | |
| MATH 1324 Calculus II | ||
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| Junior Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 3022 Advanced Experimental Techniques I OR CHEM 3032 Advanced Experimental Techniques II in Winter Term | CHEM 3032 Advanced Experimental Techniques II (If CHEM 3022 not taken in Fall) | |
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| Senior Year | ||
| Fall Term | Winter Term | May Term |
| CHEM 4412- Senior Research Seminar 1/2 unit | CHEM 4422 Senior Research in Chemistry I (1/2 unit) | |
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| CHEM 3084 Biochemistry, CHEM 3115 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, CHEM 3165 Physical Chemistry I: Core Concepts, BIO 3034 Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes OR BIO 3044 Molecular Genetics of Bacteria, and the biology/chemistry elective should be taken during the Sophomore, Junior or Senior year. | ||
| Student should complete MATH 1304 Calculus I and MATH 1324 Calculus II sequence prior to the end of their sophomore year. | ||
| Students can complete the PHYS 2115 University Physics I and PHYS 2125 University Physics II sequence in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. | ||
| Students who begin the major sequence after their first year or those interested in studying abroad are encouraged to consult with a faculty member in the Chemistry program to develop a personalized sequence. | ||