In the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, we prioritize your individual growth and provide a personalized and supportive environment for your academic journey. Our community consists of dedicated faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are committed to delivering excellence in chemical education. By offering a blend of advanced education, impactful research, and community engagement, we equip you with a strong theoretical foundation and practical laboratory skills essential for diverse career paths in industries, forensics, academia, and further studies in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - 120 credits
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program is an intensive and comprehensive undergraduate program with course work, laboratory experience and research requirements that prepares students for advanced degrees in the sciences and for careers in allied health professions.
BS in Chemistry Curriculum
Year 1 (34 credits)
- Atomic & Molec Principles (4 credits)
- Intro to Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
- Biology I / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Analysis (3 credits)
- Calculus I (4 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem I (1 credit)
- Quantitative Analysis (4 credits)
- Quantitative Analysis Lab (1 credit)
- Biology II / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Literature (3 credits)
- Calculus II (4 credits)
- Research & Info Skills (1 credit)
Year 2 (32 credits)
- Structure, Mech & React (4 credits)
- Org Struct & Properties Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys I/Rec (3 credits)
- PHYS 211L GAP I Lab (1 credit)
- Calculus III (4 credits)
- Essential Questions Seminar (3 credits)
- Reacts, Synths & Spectroscopy (4 credits)
- Organic Synthesis Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys II/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP II Lab (1 credit)
- Scientific Writing (3 credits)
- Biochem/Chem/Math/Biol Elective (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem II (1 credit)
Year 3 (29 credits)
- Quantum Chemistry (3 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
- Adv Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- Adv Lab Skills/R (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
- Critical Think & Prob Solv (3 credits)
- Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
- Chem/Biochem Elective (3 credits)
- Service Learning in Science (0-1 credits)
- General Elective (Theology) (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem III (1 credit)
Year 4 (25 credits)
- Adv Exp Tech/Applct (4 credits)
- Chem/Biochem Elective (3 credits)
- Chem/Biochem/Math Elective (3 credits)
- Social & Hist Reasoning (3 credits)
- Chem/Biochem/Math Elective (3 credits)
- Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- Philosophy (3 credits)
- Cultural Fluency (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry - 120 credits
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program involves training in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry as well as in biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Elective coursework is also available to pursue interests in a variety of advanced topics involving the chemistry of biological systems.
BS in Biochemistry Curriculum
Year 1 (34 credits)
- Atomic & Molec Principles (4 credits)
- Intro to Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
- Biology I / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Analysis (3 credits)
- Calculus I (4 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem I (1 credit)
- Quantitative Analysis (4 credits)
- Quantitative Analysis Lab (1 credit)
- Biology II / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Literature (3 credits)
- Calculus II (4 credits)
- Research & Info Skills (1 credit)
Year 2 (32 credits)
- Structure, Mech & React (4 credits)
- Org Struct & Properties Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys I/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP I Lab (1 credit)
- Cell Molec Biol (4 credits)
- Essential Questions Seminar (3 credits)
- Reacts, Synths & Spectroscopy (4 credits)
- Organic Synthesis Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys II/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP II Lab (1 credit)
- Scientific Writing (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem II (1 credit)
- Intro to Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Year 3 (29 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
- Adv Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- Adv Lab Skills/R (1 credit)
- Intro to Biostatistics(3 credits)
- Intro to Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- Biochem/Chem/Math/Biol Elective (3 credits)
- Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Adv Biochemistry II (3 credits)
- Biochem/Chem Elective (3 credits)
- Service Learning in Science (0-1 credits)
- General Elective (Theology) (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem III (1 credit)
Year 4 (25 credits)
- Adv Exp Tech/Applct (4 credits)
- Biochemistry Elective (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
- Social & Hist Reasoning (3 credits)
- Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- Critical Think & Prob Solv (3 credits)
- Philosophy (3 credits)
- Cultural Fluency (3 credits)
B.S. in Biochemistry-Health Professions Track - 120 credits
The B.S. in Biochemistry-Health Professions Track program covers all the coursework required for admission to most health-related postgraduate schools, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and biotechnology.
B.S. in Biochemistry-Health Professions Track Curriculum
Year 1 (34 credits)
- Atomic & Molec Principles (4 credits)
- Intro to Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
- Biology I / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Analysis (3 credits)
- Calculus I (4 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem I (1 credit)
- Quantitative Analysis (4 credits)
- Quantitative Analysis Lab (1 credit)
- Biology II / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Literature (3 credits)
- Calculus II (4 credits)
- Research & Info Skills (1 credit)
Year 2 (32 credits)
- Structure, Mech & React (4 credits)
- Org Struct & Properties Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys I/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP I Lab (1 credit)
- Cell Molec Biol (4 credits)
- Essential Questions Seminar (3 credits)
- Reacts, Synths & Spectroscopy (4 credits)
- Organic Synthesis Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys II/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP II Lab (1 credit)
- Scientific Writing (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem II (1 credit)
- Biochem/Chem/Math/Biol Elective (3 credits)
Year 3 (29 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
- Adv Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- Adv Lab Skills/R (1 credit)
- Intro to Biostatistics (3 credits)
- Intro to Psychology (3 credits)
- Biochem/Chem/Math/Biol Elective (3 credits)
- Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Adv Biochemistry Il (3 credits)
- Biomed Applications in Biochemistry (3 credits)
- Service Learning in Science (0-1 credits)
- Survey of Sociology (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem III (1 credit)
Year 4 (25 credits)
- Adv Exp Tech/Applct (4 credits)
- Biochemistry/Chemistry Elective (3 credits)
- Theology (3 credits)
- Intro to Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- Critical Think & Prob Solv (3 credits)
- Philosophy (3 credits)
- Cultural Fluency (3 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry ACS-certified degree - 122 credits
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry ACS-certified degree is certified by the American Chemical Society. This program offers a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education. Students seeking a higher level of respect and recognition in their field of study should focus on an ACS-Certified Degree.
B.S. in Chemistry ACS-certified Curriculum
Year 1 (34 credits)
- Atomic & Molec Principles (4 credits)
- Intro to Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
- Biology I / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Analysis (3 credits)
- Calculus I (4 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem I (1 credit)
- Quantitative Analysis (4 credits)
- Quantitative Analysis Lab (1 credit)
- Biology II / Lab (4 credits)
- Writing and Literature (3 credits)
- Calculus II (4 credits)
- Research & Info Skills (1 credit)
Year 2 (32 credits)
- Structure, Mech & React (4 credits)
- Org Struct & Properties Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys I/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP I Lab (1 credit)
- Calculus III (4 credits)
- Essential Questions Seminar (3 credits)
- Reacts, Synths & Spectroscopy (4 credits)
- Organic Synthesis Lab (1 credit)
- Gen Analy Phys II/Rec (3 credits)
- GAP II Lab (1 credit)
- Scientific Writing (3 credits)
- Biochem/Chem/Math/Biol Elective (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem II (1 credit)
Year 3 (29 credits)
- Quantum Chemistry (3 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
- Adv Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- Adv Lab Skills/R (3 credits)
- General Elective (3 credits)
- Critical Think & Prob Solv (3 credits)
- Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
- Chem/Biochem Elective (3 credits)
- Service Learning in Science (0-1 credits)
- Theology (3 credits)
- Career Op in Chem and Biochem III (1 credit)
Year 4 (25 credits)
- Adv Exp Tech/Applct (4 credits)
- Chem/Biochem Elective (3 credits)
- Chem/Biochem/Math Elective (3 credits)
- Social & Hist Reasoning (3 credits)
- Chem/Biochem/Math Elective (3 credits)
- Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
- Philosophy (3 credits)
- Cultural Fluency (3 credits)