Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration, Major

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For program description see Chemistry .

Program Learning Outcomes

Please see the Chemistry Major page.

Major Requirements (69 units)

Lower-division (21 units)

Required supporting courses (24 units)

Statement on Repeating Courses

All students majoring in Chemistry must earn a minimum grade of C in the core Chemistry courses (General Chemistry lecture and lab I& II, Organic Chemistry I& II, Organic Chemistry Lab I& II, and Analytical Chemistry) and all supporting courses (Calculus and Analytical Geometry I& II and Physics lecture and lab I& II). Courses required for a Chemistry major can only be repeated once. If the minimum grade is not attained by the second attempt, the student will be disqualified from the Chemistry major.

Biochemistry Concentration (24 units)

Recommendations

Students intending to apply for medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy school should contact USF’s Pre-Professional Health Committee for recommendations or additional courses.

Students intending to pursue graduate work are strongly advised to obtain research experience through CHEM 397. Students should consult with faculty in the area of their interest.

Curriculum Sample:

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Curriculum Map

Freshman Year

Fall	Units
Core-B2: CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I	3
CHEM 112 - Laboratory	1
Core-B1: MATH 109 - Calculus & Analytic Geom I	4
BIOL 105 - Gen Biology - Molec of Life	4
Core - A2: Rhetoric and Composition (Min C- grade or higher, Must be completed at USF)	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II	3
CHEM 114 - Laboratory	1
MATH 110 - Calculus & Analytic Geom II	4
BIOL 106 - Gen Biology - Diversity of Life	4
Core - A1: Public Speaking	4
Total Semester Units	16

Sophomore Year

Fall	Units
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry Lab I	1
Core-B2: PHYS 110 - General Physics I or PHYS 100 - Introductory Physics I	4
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 234 - Organic Chemistry Lab II	1
CHEM 260 - Analytical Chemistry	4
PHYS 210 - General Physics II or PHYS 101 - Introductory Physics II	4
Core or Elective	4
Total Semester Units	17

Junior Year

Fall	Units
CHEM 320 - Inorganic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 350 - Biochemistry I	4
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CHEM 351 - Biochemistry II	4
CHEM 352 - Experimental Biochemistry (Junior or Senior Spring)	4
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16

Senior Year

Fall	Units
CHEM 340 - Physical Chemistry I	4
BIOL 310 - Genetics	3
BIOL 311 - Genetics Lab	1
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Core or Elective	4
Total Semester Units	16

*This information is subject to change, the curriculum map is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.