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    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Biochemistry Major: Four-Year Map


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Four Years (8 semesters) - Map to Graduation:

Fall First Year  Credits   Spring First Year  Credits
FLC 100    1   CHEM 151  (SC1)  4
CHEM 150 * (SC1)  4   MATH 121   4
MATH 112/101 or 113 * (MA1)  3-4   COMP 150/CO2 course*  3-4
BIO 113    4   LAC  3
LAC  3      
         
TOTAL 15-16   TOTAL 14-15
         
Fall Sophomore Year  Credits   Spring Sophomore Year  Credits
CHEM 250    4   CHEM 251    4
BIO 260    3   MATH 222    4
MATH 221    4   BIO 270    4
LAC or CO2/CO3 course  3   CHEM 365 or LAC or CO2/CO3 course   3-4
         
TOTAL 14   TOTAL 15-16
         
Fall Junior Year  Credits   Spring Junior Year  Credits
CHEM 311    3   CHEM 313    3
CHEM 312   1   CHEM 411    3
CHEM 363  or LAC  3   CHEM 357* or LAC  3-4
PHYS 201  or PHYS 217  or Free Elective  4   PHYS 202  or PHYS 217 or PHYS 218  or Free elective  4
CHEM 365 or LAC or CO2/CO3 course  3-4   CHEM 499 or Free elective 1-3
TOTAL 14-15   TOTAL 15-17
         
Fall Senior Year  Credits   Spring Senior Year  Credits
CHEM 356* or LAC  3-4   Upper division major elective OR PHYS 202 or 218  3-4
CHEM 497    3   Upper division major elective or free elective  1-4
Upper division major elective OR PHYS 201 or 217 or 218  3-4   Upper division free elective  3
CHEM 363  or LAC  3   Upper division free elective  3
Free elective  3   Upper division free elective  0-3
      Free elective  3
TOTAL 15-17   TOTAL 16-18

*Either CHEM 356 OR CHEM 357 may be taken to meet the major core requirement 

Note: This map assumes student has MATH 112/101 or 113 * placement in Mathematics. Students with different placements must work with advisors to adjust the map.

Note: This map is a suggested course sequence. Please consult your academic advisor for alternate sequencing.

Note: Students must complete 30 credits by the end of the first year to be classified as a Sophomore, 60 credits by the end of the second year to be classified as a Junior, and 90 credits by the end of the third year to be classified as a Senior. This may require completion of additional free electives in particular years to supplement the suggested course sequence.

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