2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog Sample Plan of Study for Major in Biochemistry (B.S.)

Sample Plan of Study

The requirements below pertain to this Undergraduate Catalog year and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students should consult with their academic advisor to discuss their individual plan of study.

Min. of 120 total credit hours required, including 40 senior level hours (200-300 level)

First Year - Fall Semester (15 credit hours)

or (General Education) (3)
(General Education) (4)
(General Education) (4)
(General Education) (4)

First Year - Spring Semester (15 credit hours)

or (General Education) (3)
(B.S. - SMT) (4)
(4)
(4)

Second Year - Fall Semester (14-15 credit hours)

(3)
(1)
(4)
(3)
or General Education (3-4)

Second Year - Spring Semester (16-17 credit hours)

(3)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
or General Education (3-4)

Third Year - Fall Semester (16 credit hours)

(3)
(1)
(3)
(3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)

Third Year - Spring Semester (15 credit hours)

(2)
* (3)
(3)
(1)
IDEAS or General Education course (3)

Fourth Year - Fall Semester (14 credit hours)

** (3) & ** (1) or
** (3) & ** (1)
** (3)
** (1)
General Education (3)
AMALI course or University-wide elective (3)

Fourth Year - Spring Semester (14-15 credit hours)

Chemistry major elective (2-3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)
General Education course (3)

Notes

Please consult with your academic advisor regarding University wide electives.聽 The department strongly recommends students take at least 6 hours of advanced electives in the major.

Students may start with : Precalculus, but this may delay graduation.聽 Please consult with your academic advisor.

* Generally offered only in the Spring semester

** Generally offered only in the Fall semester