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Chemistry, BS - Biochemistry Track

The Biochemistry Track is a program designed for students interested in the application of chemical concepts to biological systems. This degree program will prepare students seeking to continue their education in a health field (medical, dental, pharmacy, etc.) or in a graduate program in which the research may focus on biochemical, medicinal, or forensic chemistry, or toxicology areas (to name a few).

In addition to the General Education courses, 64 sch are required in Chemistry and BIOL courses. This degree plan does not require a separate minor. Depending upon each student's level of readiness for college courses, pre-calculus can be counted within the total sch for the degree while another UL elective allows pre-med students to take another BIOL course to further their preparation for professional/graduate schools.

The B.S. degree in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Track (≥26 CHEM upper level sch) requires a pre-selected list (12 upper level sch) of Biology courses and therefore does not require a minor.

Degree Requirements

The total semester credit hours required for a B. S. in Chemistry is 120.

General Education Requirements

Communication

ENGL 1301Composition I

3
ENGL 1302Composition II

3
Total Credit Hours:6

History (U.S. History)

HIST 1301History Of The Us To 1877

3
HIST 1302History Of The Us Since 1877

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Language, Philosophy and Culture

COMM 1301Introduction to the Study of Communication

3
ENGL 2322British Literature To 1800

3
ENGL 2323British Literature Since 1800

3
ENGL 2327American Literature To 1865

3
ENGL 2328American Literature Since 1865

3
PHIL 2300Introduction to Philosophy

3
SPAN 2311Intermediate Spanish I

3
SPAN 2312Intermediate Spanish II

3
SPAN 2320Introduction to Latin American Studies

3
UNIV 1301Honors Freshman Seminar I

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics

MATH 2413Calculus I

4
Total Credit Hours:4

Physical Science Requirement

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)

PLSC 2305American National Politics

3
PLSC 2306State And Local Politics

3
UNIV 2301Honors Sophomore Seminar I

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Creative Arts

ARTS 1301Art Appreciation

3
ARTS 1303Art History Survey I

3
ARTS 1304Art History Survey II

3
MUSI 1301Jazz, Pop, and Rock

3
MUSI 1306Music Appreciation

3
UNIV 1302Honors Freshman Seminar II

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Science

PSYC 1301Introduction To Psychology

3
SOCI 1301Introduction to Sociology

3
ECON 2301Principles Of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2302Principles Of Microeconomics

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Component Area

COMM 1315Introduction to Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Component Area Option

CHEM 1111General Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:2

Total Credit Hours: 42

Common Science Requirements

Lower Level

MATH 2413Calculus I

4
MATH 2414Calculus II

4
 
PHYS 1301College Physics I

3
PHYS 1101College Physics I Laboratory

1
 
Or
 
PHYS 2325University Physics I

3
PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory

1
 
PHYS 1302College Physics II

3
PHYS 1102College Physics II Laboratory

1
 
Or
 
PHYS 2326University Physics II

3
PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory

1

Upper Level

MATH 3301Introduction to Probability I

3

Total Credit Hours: 19

Required Chemistry Courses

(42 sch total, ≥ 26 sch upper level)

Lower Level

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1111General Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Lab

1

Upper Level

CHEM 3311Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 3113Experimental Organic Lab I

1
CHEM 3312Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM 3114Experimental Organic Lab II

1
CHEM 3125Analytical Chemistry Lab

1
CHEM 3324Analytical Chemistry I

3
CHEM 4301Physical Chemistry I

3
CHEM 4103Physical Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 3695Introduction To Research

1
 
CHEM 4321Biochemistry I

3
CHEM 4223Biochemistry Techniques

2
 
Or
 
BIOL 4320Cell Biochemistry

3
BIOL 3125Cell Biology Laboratory

1
 
CHEM 4374Inorganic Chemistry

3
CHEM 4175Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1

Advanced Chemistry Electives

(select ≥ 7 sch)

CHEM 4340Medicinal Chemistry

3
 
CHEM 4330NMR Spectroscopy

3
And
CHEM 4302Physical Chemistry II

3
And
CHEM 4104Physical Chemistry Lab II

1
 

Required Biology Courses

(22 total sch, ≥ 14 upper level)

Lower Level

BIOL 1306General Biology I

3
BIOL 1106General Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 1307General Biology II

3
BIOL 1107General Biology II Lab

1

Upper Level

BIOL 3300Microbiology

3
BIOL 3101Microbiology Laboratory

1
BIOL 4340Genetics

3
BIOL 4141Laboratory In Genetics

1

BIOL (select 2 of 3)

BIOL 3324Cell Biology

3
BIOL 4303Principles Of Nutrition

3
BIOL 4322Molecular Biology

3

Transfer or Other Hours Not Listed Above

Minimum 4 lower level sch, minimum 3 upper level sch.