2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

CHEM 110-111 6 cr.
(E) Introductory Chemistry
A study of the fundamental concepts of general
chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Three hours lecture each semester.
CHEM 110L-111L 2 cr.
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite;
CHEM 110L is prerequisite for CHEM 111L)
Arts and Sciences/Chemistry 101
Biochemistry Research Track Curriculum
Department and Number Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.
First Year
MAJOR (GE NSCI) CHEM 112–113 General Analytical Chem. I–II 4.5 4.5
COGNATE (GE QUAN) MATH 114 Analysis I 4
COGNATE BIOL 141–142 General Biology I–II 4.5 4.5
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
Second Year
MAJOR CHEM 232–233 Organic Chemistry I–II 4.5 4.5
MAJOR CHEM 240 Inorganic Chemistry 3
COGNATE PHYS 120–121 2 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 .5 .5
18 18
Third Year
MAJOR CHEM 330 Organic Chemistry III 3.5
MAJOR CHEM 370 Instrumental Analysis 5
MAJOR CHEM 360–361 Biophysical Chemistry I–II 4.5 4.5
MAJOR CHEM 390–391 Chemistry Literature–Seminar 1 1
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT 1,2 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 17.5
Fourth Year
MAJOR CHEM 450–451 Biochemistry I–II 3 3
MAJOR CHEM 450L Biochemistry Lab 1.5
MAJOR CHEM 493–494 Undergraduate Research 1.5 1.5
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 13.5
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 Department.
Experiments dealing with principles of general,
organic and biological chemistry are performed.
Two hours laboratory each semester.
CHEM 112-113 6 cr.
(E) General and Analytical Chemistry
A study of the laws, theories and principles of
general chemistry together with qualitative and
quantitative analysis. Three hours lecture each
semester.