Chemistry - Biochemistry Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 53 units | ||
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| CHEM 184 | NEW CHEMIST SEMINAR | 1 |
| CHEM 251 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | 3 |
| CHEM 260 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 261 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
| CHEM 352 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | 5 |
| CHEM 370 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| CHEM 454 | BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES | 3 |
| CHEM 456 | BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING | 3 |
| CHEM 458 | ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 2 |
| CHEM 484 | TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | ||
| Select 6 units from the following (at least one course must come from Group A): | 6 | |
Group A: | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY - INTERMEDIATE | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS | ||
| INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | ||
| BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I | ||
| MICROBIOLOGY | ||
| ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS II | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
Group B: | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - II | ||
| PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS | ||
| ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| IMMUNOLOGY | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY | ||
| ORGANIC EVOLUTION | ||
| BIOINFORMATICS | ||
| Total Units | 53 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique Requirements - 26 units | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 253 | INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| MATH 253 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 254 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
Milestones: (Periodic assessment test required)
Milestones: Major Field Exam and Exit Interview
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | MATH 151 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | BIOLOGY 141 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | ||
| CHEM 184 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| MATH 253 | 5 | MATH 254 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | 5 | CHEM 260 | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | 3 | BIOLOGY 251 | 4 |
| CHEM 261 | 2 | CORE 120 or 140 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 352 | 5 | CHEM 456 | 3 |
| CHEM 454 | 3 | CHEM 458 | 2 |
| PHYSCS 140 or 180 | 5 | PHYSCS 141 or 181 | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 253 | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CHEM 370 | 3 | Chemistry course from groups | 1-4 |
| CHEM 470 | 1 | Chemistry Course from Groups (if needed) | 1-4 |
| Chem Course from Groups | 1-4 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Electives to total 120 (if needed) | 3 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Requirement (DV) | 3 | ||
| CHEM 484 | 1 | ||
| 12-15 | 8-14 | ||
| Total Units: 116-125 | |||
The curriculum in the chemistry major is flexible and allows students to move through the coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a student could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a chemistry degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual degree audit for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT
sub-scores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration).
Opportunities: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume.
Notes: By completing the requirements of the Chemistry major, students complete the Bachelor of Science degree requirements. Though a minor is not required, many students in this major elect to complete a Mathematics minor. In addition to the math courses required in this major, students complete Math 255, 280 or 355, and six credits of math electives to complete the Mathematics minor.
Opportunities: Undergraduate research is not required as part of the chemistry program but is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities, signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own, and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid.
Notes: There are two different options for the two-semester physics sequence: Physics 140 Principles of Physics I and 141 Principles of Physics II (algebra-based) and Physics 180 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and 181 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (calculus-based). Your advisor can assist you in determining which sequence will be most appropriate for you based upon your future goals.
Opportunities: An internship is not required for the chemistry major but can be a great opportunity for practical experience. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Notes: All students must earn 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree and all requirements in this program can be completed in fewer than 120 credits. Most students have the opportunity to choose additional courses in the fourth year to expand skills, explore interests, or try something new.
Opportunities: LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on career and graduate school
opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition.
Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.