ACS Certified B.S. Degree in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Emphasis

The American Chemical Society certifies Bachelor's degree programs that meet stringent requirements for lecture and laboratory content. This certification is widely recognized in graduate schools and industry. For students especially interested in biochemistry, a modified set of requirements has been approved by the ACS. All of the B.S. degree programs make it possible to use the first quarter of the senior year to study abroad. Click here for a sample schedule. Note that Chem 141 and 143 can be used in partial satisfaction of the requirements for a biotechnology minor.

Requirements

Lower Division Biology
   21 (Physiology)
   24 (Cell Biology and Genetics)
   25 (Investigations in Molecular Biology)

Math 11, 12, 13 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II, III)

Physics 31, 32, 33 (Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, II, III)

Lower Division Chemistry Core:
   11, 12, 13 (General Chemistry I, II, III)
   14 (Inorganic Chemistry)
   15 (Introduction to Research)
   31, 32, 33 (Organic Chemistry I, II, III)

Upper Division Chemistry Courses:
   111 (Instrumental Analysis)
   115 (Chemistry Seminar) - must take 4 times
   141 (Biochemistry I)
   142 (Biochemistry II)
   143 (Biochemical Techniques)
   151, 152 (Physical Chemistry I, II)
   154 (Physical Chemistry Laboratory)
   183 (Senior Research Experience)
   184 (Capstone Research Experience)

One Upper Division Biology Course
  Choose from
   174 (Cell Biology)
   175 (Molecular Biology)
   176 (Biotechnology Lab I)

Two Upper Division Chemistry Electives
  Choose from 101, 120, 130, 194