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Applied Chemical and Biochemical Sciences Major (B.A.)

Major Requirements

46-47 credits

Chemistry Core (17 credits)

Complete the following courses and any associated labs.

CHEM-1011General Chemistry I

4 credits
CHEM-1012General Chemistry II

4 credits
CHEM-3011Organic Chemistry I

4 credits
CHEM-4060Applied Physical Chemistry

4 credits
CHEM-4990Chemistry Capstone

1 credit

Chemistry Electives (12 credits)

Complete three of the following and any associated labs. Students completing CHEM-4020 Biochemistry are required to complete CHEM-4020L Biochemistry Laboratory.

CHEM-2020Introduction to Functional Materials

4 credits
CHEM-2050Analytical Chemistry I

4 credits
CHEM-3012Organic Chemistry II

4 credits
CHEM-3050Analytical Chemistry II

4 credits
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CHEM-4020Biochemistry

3 credits
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CHEM-4020LBiochemistry Laboratory

1 credit

Research Experience (1-2 credits)

Complete at least one credit of the following independent learning experiences.

CHEM-3996Chemistry Research

1-2 credits
CHEM-4994Independent Study

1-4 credits
CHEM-4996Chemistry Research

1-4 credits
INTR-4997Internship

1-4 credits

Mathematics (4 credits)

MATH-1050Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach

4 credits

Supporting Courses (12 credits)

Complete three of the following courses and any associated labs.

BIOL-2201Molecules to Cells

4 credits
BIOL-2202Organismal Biology

4 credits
CSCI-1040Computer Science I: Intro to Comp Sci

4 credits
CSCI-2040Computer Science II: Data Structures

4 credits
ENVS-1001Environmental Systems Science

4 credits
ENVS-1070Physical Geology

4 credits
MATH-1025Data Analysis and Statistics

4 credits
MATH-1075Single Variable Calculus

4 credits
MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits
MATH-3025Probability and Mathematical Statistics

4 credits
MATH-3060Linear Algebra

4 credits
PHYS-2001General Physics I

4 credits
PHYS-2002General Physics II

4 credits
PHYS-2071Analytical Physics I

4 credits
PHYS-2072Analytical Physics II

4 credits
PHYS-3010Theoretical Mechanics

4 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will:

  1. Have broad exposure and training in the theory and application of current techniques and methodologies in the physical and life science;
  2. Be able to execute scientific experiments and analyze experimental data to test hypotheses using skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning;
  3. Be able to clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written, and electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large; and
  4. Understand how to act ethically when collecting, analyzing, and presenting experimental data.