Dec 03, 2024  
2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Four-Year Plan: Chemistry and Biochemistry


Sample Four-Year Plan of Study 2023-2024

The following are sample plans of course requirements to complete the Chemistry and Biochemistry major in four years or eight semesters.

  • Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as these plans do not include transfer work or credit for prior learning (such as Advanced Placement-AP).
  • Math, English, and Reading placement is primarily determined by high school performance and confirmed by on-site assessment.
    • If fundamental courses are required, they should be taken within the first year.
  • All courses listed are three semester hours unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: Four-year plans assume the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semester hours may be required to complete the degree.

Refer to the program page  or course descriptions  for additional information about this major and requirements to degree. 

Chemistry and Biochemistry Major with a Chemical Emphasis


First Year


Spring Semester (16 semester hours)


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year


Fall Semester (16 semester hours)


Total


Total semester hours for graduation: 120

Note:


*Three (3) additional Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHM) or Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) courses numbered 280+.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Major with a Cooperative Education Emphasis


First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fall Semester (15 semester hours)


Fourth Year


Fall Semester (14 - 16 semester hours)


Spring Semester (14 - 16 semester hours)


Total


Total semester hours for graduation: 120 - 121

Notes:


**Eight (8) semester hours from any BIO or CHM numbered 280+ (excludes cooperative and internship coursework). 
**student is required to complete a total of ten (10) semester hours of CHM 390   and will adjust elective semester hours as needed in these terms to reach the minimum of 120 semester hours for degree. 

Chemistry and Biochemistry Major with a Biochemistry Emphasis


First Year


Second Year


Fall Semester (16 semester hours)


Third Year


Fall Semester (15 semester hours)


Fourth Year


Fall Semester (16 semester hours)


Total


Total semester hours for graduation: 120

Note:


*Twelve (12) additional biology (BIO) or chemistry (CHM) semester hours numbered 280 or above.

 - At least six (6) semester hours must be from: BIO 301 , BIO 330 , BIO 331 , BIO 357 .

Chemistry and Biochemistry Major with a Pharmaceutical Emphasis


First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year (32 semester hours)


Fall Semester


  • Completed at CUW

Spring Semester


  • Completed at CUW

Total


Total semester hours for graduation: 120