Chemistry - Biochemistry Emphasis, B.S.

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Program Description

Biochemistry studies the chemical composition of living things. Biochemistry combines the study of biology with organic and inorganic chemistry as applied to topics such as enzymology, genetics, toxicology, pharmacology, food science, and medicine. Students with this degree may pursue graduate study or work in the field of biotechnology or in one of the many related areas or be eligible for many employment opportunities in chemistry and biology.

Matriculation Requirements 

To matriculate into the Chemistry degree, students must have adviser approval, and completed CHEM 1210, CHEM 1220, CHEM 1250, and CHEM 1260 all with a C- or higher.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		120
Chemistry Requirements		78 Credits
Complete the requirements		78
Emphasis Requirements		42 Credits
BIOL 3400	Cell Biology	3
BIOL 3405	Cell Biology Laboratory	1
CHEM 3060	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM 3065	Physical Chemistry I Lab	1
CHEM 3100	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHEM 3115	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab	1
CHEM 3620	Biological Chemistry II	3
Chemistry Electives (14 credits) from the following:		14
CHEM 3020	Environmental Chemistry (3)
CHEM 3025	Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 3300	Biomolecular Modeling and Simulations (4)
CHEM 3800	Energy Use on Earth (3)
CHEM 4030	Radiochemistry (3)
CHEM 4600	Structure Determination (3)
CHEM 4605	Structure Determination Laboratory (1)
CHEM 4820R	Chemistry Internship (1-4)
CHEM 4890R	Undergraduate Research in Chemistry (1-4)
CHEM 4950R	Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 4960R	Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4)
CHEM 4990R	Independent Study and Research (1-4)
CHEM 4800	Pharmacology (3)
Biology Electives (11 credits) from the following:		11
BIOL 3500	Genetics (3)
BIOL 3300	Developmental Biology (3)
BIOL 3515	Advanced Genetics Laboratory (1)
BIOL 3550	Molecular Biology (3)
BIOL 4300	Phylogenetics (4)
BIOL 4550	Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics (3)
BIOL 4450	Immunology (3)
BIOL 4455	Immunology Laboratory (1)
MICR 3450	General Microbiology (3)
MICR 3455	General Microbiology Laboratory (1)
ZOOL 2320 & ZOOL 2325	Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Laboratory (4)
ZOOL 2420 & ZOOL 2425	Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory (4)
ZOOL 4300	Histology (4)
ZOOL 4700	Advanced Anatomy (4)
ZOOL 4780	Neuroscience (4)

Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		78
General Education Requirements		33 Credits
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
or ENGH 1005	Literacies and Composition Across Contexts
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
MATH 1210	Calculus I	4
Complete one of the following:		3
HIST 1700	American History (3)
HIST 2700 & HIST 2710	US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6)
HIST 1740	US Economic History (3)
POLS 1000	American Heritage (3)
POLS 1100	American National Government (3)
Complete the following:
Distribution Courses:
CHEM 1210	Principles of Chemistry I	4
BIOL 1610	College Biology I	4
Fine Arts		3
Humanities		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth		3
Discipline Core Requirements		45 Credits
CHEM 1215	Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 3	1
CHEM 1220	Principles of Chemistry II	4
CHEM 1225	Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 4	1
CHEM 1250	Chemistry Cornerstone- Research and Careers	1
CHEM 1260	Chemistry Cornerstone- Ethics	1
BIOL 1615	College Biology I Laboratory	1
CHEM 2310	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 2315	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHEM 2320	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 2325	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHEM 3000	Analytical Chemistry	2
CHEM 3005	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	2
CHEM 3600	Biological Chemistry	3
CHEM 3605	Biological Chemistry Lab	1
CHEM 4000	Instrumental Analysis	2
CHEM 4005	Instrumental Analysis Laboratory	2
MATH 1220	Calculus II	4
PHYS 2210	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I	4
PHYS 2220	Physics for Scientists and Engineers II	4
PHYS 2215	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab	1
PHYS 2225	Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab	1

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with a minimum of 2.25 in Major.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. A minimum of 54 credit hours must be in the major with a minimum of 20 credits taken at UVU. A minimum of 28 chemistry credits must be upper-division.
6. Complete all chemistry and physics courses with a minimum grade of "C-" or better.
7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
8. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
MATH 1210	Calculus I	4
American Institutions Distribution		3
Fine Arts		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester 2
BIOL 1610	College Biology I	4
BIOL 1615	College Biology I Laboratory	1
CHEM 1210	Principles of Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1215	Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory	1
MATH 1220	Calculus II	4
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
	Credit Hours	17
Second Year
Semester 3
PHYS 2210	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I	4
PHYS 2215	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab	1
CHEM 1220	Principles of Chemistry II	4
CHEM 1225	Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory	1
Humanities		3
	Credit Hours	13
Semester 4
CHEM 2310	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 2315	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
PHYS 2220	Physics for Scientists and Engineers II	4
PHYS 2225	Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab	1
Biology Elective		4
	Credit Hours	14
Third Year
Semester 5
CHEM 2320	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 2325	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHEM 1250	Chemistry Cornerstone- Research and Careers	1
Biology Elective		4
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth		3
	Credit Hours	13
Semester 6
BIOL 3400	Cell Biology	3
BIOL 3405	Cell Biology Laboratory	1
CHEM 1260	Chemistry Cornerstone- Ethics	1
CHEM 3000	Analytical Chemistry	2
CHEM 3005	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	2
CHEM 3600	Biological Chemistry	3
CHEM 3605	Biological Chemistry Lab	1
Biology Elective		3
	Credit Hours	16
Fourth Year
Semester 7
CHEM 3060	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM 3065	Physical Chemistry I Lab	1
CHEM 3100	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHEM 3115	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab	1
Upper-Division Chemistry Elective		6
	Credit Hours	16
Semester 8
CHEM 3620	Biological Chemistry II	3
CHEM 4000	Instrumental Analysis	2
CHEM 4005	Instrumental Analysis Laboratory	2
Upper-Division Chemistry Elective		8
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	120

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how physical scientists think and form judgments about the physical world.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the unifying principles of chemistry.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply chemical principles and laboratory skills to solve scientific problems.
4. Convey scientific ideas and knowledge clearly and professionally, in both written and oral forms.