| Freshman/Sophomore | |
| 2 Credits | Calculus, 2 semesters (Math 104,114 or 140,141) |
| 3 Credits | General Chemistry (Chem 101, 102), 2 semesters with laboratory (Chem 53,54) |
| 3 Credits | General Physics with calculus (Phys 150, 151), 2 semesters with laboratory |
| Sophomore/Junior | |
| 3 Credits | Organic Chemistry, 2 semesters (Chem 241, 242) with 1 semester laboratory (Chem 245) |
| Junior/Senior | |
| 2 Credits | Physical Chemistry, 2 semesters (Chem 221,222) |
| 3 Credits | Biochemistry/Biophysics/and Gene Expression, 3 semesters (Chem 251, 451, 452) |
| 2 Credits | Research in Selected Faculty Laboratories, 2 semesters (Biochem
404) (Publications resulting from biochemistry major research in the primary literature). |
1. For entrance into the major, the student should have completed, or know
when they will take, Chemistry 101 and 102, and 53, 54 (or 51, 52) (General
Chemistry with Laboratory, 3 credits); Physics 150, 151 (or 170, 171) (General
Physics with Laboratory, 3 credits); Mathematics 104 (or 140) and 114 (or 141)
(Calculus, 2 credits). These prerequisites will also fulfill the distributional
requirements in mathematics and natural sciences.
2. All students in the major must complete satisfactorily the following courses:
Chemistry 241 and 242 (Organic Chemistry, 2 credits); Chemistry 221 (Fall only)
and 222 (Spring only) (Physical Chemistry, 2 credits); either Chemistry 223
or 245 (Organic or Physical Chemistry Laboratory, 1 credit); Chemistry 251,
451 (Fall only) and 452 (Spring only) (Biochemistry/Biophysics/and Gene Expression,
3 credits); and Biochemistry 404* (Research in Selected Faculty Laboratories,
2 credits).
*3. Laboratory research, Biochemistry 404 (2 semesters; Fall-Spring sequence
only; prerequisite Chemistry 245, co-requisite Chemistry 451 and 452) requires
advanced planning. Many students find a faculty supervisor in their Sophomore
year and take several units of Biochemistry 299. Students should make definite
laboratory commitments, with approval of the major chair, during the Spring
term prior to the academic year they intend to register for BCHE 404 credit.
4. The major chairman should be consulted regarding acceptable independent study
projects for Biochemistry 299, 300. No more than 2 c.u. of independent study
may be taken in one semester. Normally, independent study should be in addition
to 4 c.u. of lecture and laboratory course work in any semester. Students wishing
to take a total of more than 4 c.u. of independent study toward their B.A. degrees
should consult with the undergraduate major chairman.
5. Recommended electives include: Mathematics 240 and 241; Physics 230, 240,
280, 361, and 362; Chemistry 261, 441, 443, 555, 556, and 557; Biology 202,
221, 255, 275, 354, 421, 425, 475, 480, 483, 536, and 540.
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Chem 101 | Chem 102 |
| Chem 53 or 51 | Chem 54 or 52 | |
| Math 104 | Math 114 | |
| Sophomore | Chem 241 | Chem 242 |
| Physics 150 or 170 | Chem 251 (either sem.) | |
| Physics 151 or 171 | Chem 245, or Chem 223 in Jr. Year | |
| Junior Year | Chem 451 (Fall Only) | Chem 452 (Spring Only) |
| Chem 221 (Fall Only) | Chem 222 (Spring Only) | |
| Junior or Senior | Biochem 404a (Fall Only) | Biochem 404b (Spring Only) |
| Senior | Advanced Courses | Advanced Courses |
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Chem 101 | Chem 102 |
| Chem 53 or 51 | Chem 54 or 52 | |
| Sophomore | Chem 241 | Chem 242 |
| Physics 150 or 170 | Chem 251 (either sem.) | |
| **Physics 151 or 171 | Chem 245, or Chem 223 in Jr. Year | |
| Junior Year | Chem 221 (Fall Only) | Chem 222 (Spring Only) |
| Senior | Biochem 404a (Fall Only) | Biochem 404b (Spring Only) |
| Biochem 451 (Fall Only) | Biochem 452 (Spring Only) | |