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Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry B.S.

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Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.

College Core Curriculum

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3-5 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum.

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Major Requirements (72 credits)

Chemistry Core Courses (32 credits)

CHEM 121AGeneral Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 122AGeneral Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 330Analytical Chemistry

4.00
CHEM 421Physical Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 423Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 431Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 432Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

1.00
CHEM 474Biochemistry I

3.00

Required Related Courses (12 credits)

MATH 181Calculus I

4.00
PHYS 151AGeneral Physics I - Lecture

3.00
PHYS 151LGeneral Physics I Laboratory

1.00
PHYS 152AGeneral Physics II - Lecture

3.00
PHYS 152LGeneral Physics II Laboratory

1.00

Biochemistry Concentration (20 credits)

BIOL 190AIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 190LIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 191AIntroduction to Organismal Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 191LIntroduction to Organismal Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 209Cell Processes

3.00
BIOL 300APrinciples of Genetics

3.00
BIOL 300LPrinciples of Genetics Laboratory

1.00
CHEM 475Biochemistry II

3.00
Select one of the following:
BIOL 405LMolecular and Cell Biology Techniques

2.00
or
CHEM 472Biochemistry Laboratory

2.00
Upper Division Science Electives (8-10 credits)

No more than 6 credit hours can come from: CHEM 484, CHEM 491, CHEM 495, CHEM 496, CHEM 497, CHEM 498, or CHEM 499. Students cannot select both BIOL 405L and CHEM 472 for this requirement.

Select from the following courses:

BIOL 398L/CHEM 398L/ENV 398LAdvanced Research Methods and Laboratory Skills

2.00
BIOL 405Molecular Biology

3.00
BIOL 416Bioinformatics

3.00
CHEM 306/BIOL 306Introductions to Scientific Ethics

1.00
CHEM 377Natural Product Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 380Medicinal Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 392Special Topics in Chemistry

1.00 - 3.00
CHEM 422Physical Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 435Chemical Synthesis

3.00
CHEM 442Advanced Organic Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 445Organic Spectroscopy and Structure Determination

4.00
CHEM 447Advanced Synthesis Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 455Instrumental Analysis

3.00
CHEM 455LInstrumental Analysis Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 456/BCH 456Medical Biochemistry

3.00
CHEM 484/BIOL 494/ENV 494Chemistry colloquium

1.00
CHEM 491Senior Seminar in Chemistry

1.00
CHEM 492Advanced Topics in Chemistry

2.00-6.00
CHEM 495Senior Thesis in Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 496/BIOL 497Senior Thesis in Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 497Independent Study

1.00-3.00
CHEM 498Undergraduate Research

1.00-3.00
CHEM 499Internship

1.00-6.00

General Electives

General elective courses are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Concentration

Core Curriculum

21-32
Major Requirements

72-74

General Electives

14-28

Total Credits

120

NOTE: At least 30 credits of Upper Division course work must be completed at Nevada State University to fulfill the Residency Graduation Requirement.