Chemistry B.S. – Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Contact: Michael D. Mosher, Ph.D., Chair

Location: Ross Hall 3480

Telephone: [phone]

Website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/chemistry

Advising Information:

Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.

Assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.

The program consists of three parts:

1. Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
2. Required Major Credits
3. University-Wide Credits

Program Description:

This program is designed to give students a broad background in chemistry and biology. Students will have the opportunity to work with a faculty member on an independent research project in chemistry. Students receiving this degree can be certified by the American Chemical Society. See advisor for details.

Students graduating with this emphasis will be prepared to pursue graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, environmental health, professional schools (e.g., medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other health-related areas) or obtain an entry position within the chemical or biotechnological industry.

Program Admission Requirements:

Academic Good Standing

Program Requirements:

• All students in the program must take an assessment examination before graduation.
• Students majoring in chemistry must earn a grade of “C” or better (C- is not acceptable) in all courses having a CHEM prefix which count toward the major.

Program Recommendations:

• Graduate level CHEM courses are recommended for juniors and seniors. Other recommended electives include MATH 221, MATH 335, STAT 150, PHYS 321 and PHYS 343.
• It is recommended that students have a fundamental background in computers.
• Juniors and seniors are required to participate in Chemistry and Biochemistry’s undergraduate research program.
• Qualifying students may be eligible for a five-year program resulting in a B.S./M.S. degree. Consult your advisor early in your program for details.

Degree Requirements — 120 Credits

Degree Requirements

1. Required Specified LAC — 25 credits

LAC area 1.b. — Intermediate Composition

SCI 291

Scientific Writing

3

LAC area 2 — Mathematics

MATH 131	Calculus I	4
MATH 132	Calculus II	4

LAC area 6 — Physical and Life Sciences

BIO 110	Principles of Biology	4
CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry I	5
PHYS 240	General Physics I	5

Remaining LAC — 15 credits

See “Liberal Arts Core”.

NOTE: Students need to select courses from LAC areas 7 and 8 that also count for areas 3, 4, or 5.

2. Required Major — 67-68 credits

Take all of the following courses:

CHEM 112	Principles of Chemistry II	5
CHEM 321	Chemical Analysis	4
CHEM 331	Organic Chemistry I	5
CHEM 332	Organic Chemistry II	5
CHEM 441	Inorganic Chemistry I	2
CHEM 421	Instrumental Analysis	4
CHEM 442	Inorganic Chemistry II	2
CHEM 443	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	1
CHEM 451	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM 452	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHEM 453	Physical Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHEM 454	Physical Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHEM 481	General Biochemistry I	3
CHEM 482	General Biochemistry II	3
CHEM 483	Experimental Biochemistry I	1
CHEM 484	Experimental Biochemistry II	1
CHEM 499	Seminar and Research in Chemistry	1 - 3
BIO 210	Cell Biology	3
MATH 233	Calculus III	4
PHYS 241	General Physics II	5

CHEM 499: Take 2 credits

Take two of the following courses:

BIO 220	Genetics	4
BIO 351	Microbiology	4
BIO 450	Cell Physiology	3

3. University-Wide Credits — 12-13 credits

Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 12-13 credits.

NOTE: Students wishing to participate in the Honors Program should consult their advisors about Liberal Arts Core selections and other requirements.