Degree Map
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
BS in Field Major in Biology — Biochemistry (2023 - 2024)
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 College English I | 3 | ENGL 102 College English II | 3 |
| MATH 112 Pre-calculus | 5 | BIOL 210 General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 211 General Chemistry I | 5 | CHEM 212 General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Gen Ed Humanities 1 2 | 3 | COMM 111 Public Speaking | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 16 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 1st year: 31
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 211 General Biology II | 4 | BIOL 420 Molecular Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 531 Organic Chemistry I | 5 | CHEM 532 Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| Physics 213 Gen College Physics I | 5 | Gen Ed S&B Science 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 214 Genl College Physics II | 5 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 14 | Spring Total Hours | 17 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 31
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 419 Genetics | 4 | CHEM 663 Biochemistry II | 3 |
| Biochemistry elective 3 | 3 | CHEM 664 Biochemistry Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 662 Biochemistry I | 3 | Gen Ed Humanities 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 523 Analytical Chemistry | 4 | Gen Ed S&B Science 1 | 3 |
| Gen Ed S&B Science (300+) | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Hours | 14 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 29
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 666 or CHEM 666 – Special Topics in Biochemistry | 3 | Biochemistry elective 3 | 3 |
| BIOL 669 or CHEM 669 – Research | 2 | Biochemistry elective 3 | 3 |
| Biochemistry Elective 3 | 3 | Biochemistry Elective 3 | 3 |
| Biochemistry Elective 3 | 3 | Biochemistry Elective 3 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Fine Arts | 3 | Gen Ed Humanities (300+) | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 14 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 4th year: 29
Hours needed to complete the degree: 120
- Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requires all students to complete Literature and either U.S. History or American Politics
- One course must be a First-Year Seminar, if required.
- Credit hours of elective courses differ based on selection – major requires 21 hours of biochemistry electives. Please consult your biology advisor.
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
- 010 English
- 020 Communications
- 030 Math/Statistics
- 040 Natural and Physical Science
- 050 Social and Behavioral Science
- 060 Arts and Humanities
- 070 Institutionally Designated