Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science

Requirements

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "Statutory Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

Minor Requirements

Single field major, no minor required.

Major Requirements (81 units)

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Lower Division Required Courses
BIO 120	Principles of Biology I	3
BIO 121	Principles of Biology Laboratory I	1
BIO 122	Principles of Biology II	3
BIO 123	Principles of Biology Laboratory II	1
CHE 110	General Chemistry I	5
CHE 112	General Chemistry II	5
CHE 230	Quantitative Analysis	4
MAT 191	Calculus I	5
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
PHY 130	General Physics I	5
PHY 132	General Physics II	5
Upper Division Required Courses
CHE 310	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 311	Organic Chemistry Lab I	1
CHE 312	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 313	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
CHE 320	Physical Chemistry I	5
CHE 322	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 360	Writing in Chemical Sciences	2
CHE 420	Computational Chemistry	2
CHE 450	Biochemistry I 1	4
CHE 451	Biochemistry I Lab	1
CHE 452	Biochemistry II	4
CHE 453	Biochemistry Laboratory II	2
Electives
Select six units from the following:		6
BIO 314	Developmental Biology
BIO 315	Developmental Biology Lab
BIO 320	Cell Biology
BIO 340	Genetics 2
Total Hours		81

¹

Major students may substitute this course for General Education Area E. Please contact the University Advisement Center to request the course substitution.

²

Major students may substitute this course for General Education Area F2. Please contact the University Advisement Center to request the course substitution.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Chemistry/Bachelor of Science Biochemistry Program Learning Outcomes

• General familiarity with the following areas in chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical.
• Developed formal (abstract) thinking skills as well as concrete thinking skills.
• Learned how to think critically and analyze chemical problems.
• The ability to work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment.
• The ability to work in teams as well as independently.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

4-Year Degree Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
MAT 191	Calculus I ((satisfies GE Area B4))	5
GE Area 1A English Composition I		3
CHE 110	General Chemistry I	3
	Hours	11
Spring
GE Area 1A Englsih Composition II		3
CHE 112	General Chemistry II	3
MAT 193	Calculus II	5
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
	Hours	14
Second Year
Fall
BIO 120	Principles of Cells and Molecules	3
BIO 121	Principles of Cells and Molecules Laboratory	1
CHE 230	Quantitative Analysis	2
PHY 130	General Physics I	5
GE Area 1B Critical Thinking		3
	Hours	14
Spring
PHY 132	General Physics II	5
BIO 122	Principles of Biodiversity	3
BIO 123	Principles of Biodiversity Laboratory	1
GE Area 1C Oral Communication		3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
	Hours	18
Third Year
Fall
CHE 310	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 311	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CHE 320	Physical Chemistry I	4
GE Area 3 or 4		3
GE Area 3 or 4		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	18
Spring
GE Area 3 or 4		3
GE Area 3 or 4		3
CHE 322	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 420	Computational Chemistry	2
CHE 312	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 313	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
	Hours	16
Fourth Year
Fall
GE Area 5 UD or 4 UD		3
CHE 450	Biochemistry I	4
CHE 360	Writing in the Chemical Sciences (meets GWAR requirement)	3
CHE 451	Biochemistry Laboratory I	1
Major Elective		3
	Hours	14
Spring
CHE 452	Biochemistry II	3
CHE 453	Biochemistry Laboratory II	2
Major Elective		3
GE Area 5 UD or 4 UD		3
GE Area 3 UD Integrative Studies in the Arts and Human		3
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	119

2-Year Roadmap (transfer students)

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
CHE 310	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 311	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CHE 320	Physical Chemistry I	4
Elective to meet 120 units		2
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	14
Spring
CHE 322	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 420	Computational Chemistry	2
CHE 312	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 313	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
GE Area 3UD		3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
Major Elective		3
CHE 450	Biochemistry I	4
CHE 451	Biochemistry Laboratory I	1
CHE 360	Writing in the Chemical Sciences (meets GWAR requirement)	3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	16
Spring
CHE 452	Biochemistry II	3
CHE 453	Biochemistry Laboratory II	2
Major Elective		3
GE Area 5 UD or 4 UD		3
GE Area 3 UD		3
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	59