2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

BIOCHEMISTRY
The department offers two tracks of study for biochemistry majors. The tracks are similar
for the first three semesters, allowing students the option to change between the two
tracks within that time frame, should their career goals change. The research track prepares
students for graduate study in biochemistry or for a career in which independent research
experience would be beneficial. The pre-professional track is more flexible and allows students
a greater selection of elective courses in chemistry and biology in order to tailor their
course of study to meet their individual career goals. The pre-professional track provides a
strong background for students pursuing further studies in law or medicine or career paths
not emphasizing research.
BIOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH TRACK
Dept. and No. Descriptive Title of Course Credits
FIRST YEAR FALL SPRING
MAJOR (GE NSCI) CHEM 112-113 General Analytical Chem. I-II 41 /2 41 /2
COGNATE (GE QUAN) MATH 114 Analysis I 4
COGNATE BIOL 141-142 General Biology I-II 41 /2 41 /2
GE WRTG-SPCH WRTG 107 - COMM 100 Composition-Public Speaking 3 3
GE C/IL C/IL 102 Computing and Information Literacy 3
GE FSEM INTD 100 Freshman Seminar 1
GE PHED PHED ELECT Physical Education 1
17 16
MAJOR CHEM 232-233
SECOND YEAR
Organic Chemistry I-II 41 /2 41 /2
MAJOR CHEM 240 Inorganic Chemistry 3
COGNATE PHYS 120-1212 General Physics I-II 4 4
GE ELECT CMPS 134 Computer Science I 3
GE T/RS T/RS 121 Theology I 3
GE PHIL PHIL 120 Introduction to Philosophy 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Electives 3 3
GE PHED PHED ELECT Physical Education 1
/2
1
/2
18 18
MAJOR CHEM 330
THIRD YEAR
Organic Chemistry III 31 /2
MAJOR CHEM 370 Instrumental Analysis 5
MAJOR CHEM 360-361 Biophysical Chemistry I-II 41 /2 41 /2
MAJOR CHEM 390-391 Chemistry Literature-Seminar 1 1
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT1, 2 Cognate Electives (210 level or above) 3
GE T/RS T/RS 122 Theology II 3
GE PHIL PHIL 210 Ethics 3
GE S/BH S/BH ELECT Social/Behavioral Electives 3 3
GE PHED PHED ELECT Physical Education 1
18 171 FOURTH YEAR
/2
MAJOR
MAJOR
CHEM 450-451
CHEM 450L
Biochemistry I-II
Biochemistry Lab
3
1
3
1 MAJOR CHEM 493-494 Undergraduate Research
/2
11 /2 1 1
/2
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL-T/RS ELECT Philosophy or T/RS Elective 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Electives 3 3
GE ELECT COGNATE ELECT 1, 2 Cognate Elective (210 level or above) 3
GE ELECT ELECT Free Elective 3
12 131 /2
Total: 130 CREDITS
1 Cognate electives for the Biochemistry major may be taken in any of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics and certain Psychology courses (Psyc 210, 231 and
Psyc 384: Psychopharmacology)
2 For ACS certification, Biochemistry majors must take MATH 114, 221, 222, 341; PHYS 140-141 in place of PHYS
120-121; and CHEM 440 and 440L; and one course from the following: BIOL 250, 260, 263, 350, 361, or another
Biology course approved by the Chemistry Dept.
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