B.S. in Biochemistry & M.A. in Science (Cosmetic Sci. Conc.)
The University offers a five-year program that allows qualified students to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and a Master of Arts degree in science with a cosmetic science concentration. This program is designed for students who plan a career in the cosmetic, toiletries or fragrance industries.
SEMESTER 1 | (16 cr.) | |
| BIOL1251/BIOL1253 | General Biology I and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM1201 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM1203 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH1201 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| FRSH1000 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
SEMESTER 2 | (18 cr.) | |
| BIOL1252/BIOL1254 | General Biology II and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM1202 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM1204 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH2202 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CSCI1105 | Survey: Comp & Software | 3 |
SEMESTER 3 (15 cr.) | ||
| CHEM2261 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM2263 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
| PHYS2203 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS2201 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| ENGL2201 | Masterpieces of World Lit. I | 3 |
| CORE1006 | The Global Challenge | 3 |
SEMESTER 4 (15 cr.) | ||
| CHEM2262 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM2264 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| PHYS2204 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS2202 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL2202 | Masterpieces of World Lit. II | 3 |
| CORE2007 | Perspectives on the Indiv | 3 |
SEMESTER 5 (17 cr.) | ||
| CHEM3281 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM3241 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM3243 | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
| CORE2008 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3 |
MATH_________ | 2 Advanced Mathematics Course | 3 |
| _________ | 1 Humanities/Soc Sci Elective | 3 |
SEMESTER 6 (13 cr.) | ||
| CHEM3242 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM3244 | Physical Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| CORE3009 | The American Experience | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Free Elective | 2 |
Oral Communication: | ||
| SPCH1155 | Public Speaking | 3 |
SEMESTER 7 (17 cr.) | ||
Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | |
| CHEM3231 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| BIOL3210 / BIOL3211 | Genetics & Lab | 4 |
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
Ethical and Moral Analysis: | ||
| BIOL4405 | Ethics in Science | 3 |
SEMESTER 8 (14 cr.) | ||
Instrumental Analysis | 3 | |
Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 | |
Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 | |
Lab: Inorganic Chemistry II | 0 | |
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
SEMESTER 9 (15 cr.) | ||
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Elective | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Graduate Elective | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Graduate Elective | 3 |
SEMESTER 10 (11 cr.) | ||
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 3 Cosmetic Science Requirement | 3 |
| COSC6548 | Cosmetic Science Lab | 2 |
| _________ | 3 Graduate Elective | 3 |
1 HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES: May be courses in social science, history, philosophy, literature, or foreign language.
2 ADVANCED MATHEMATICS COURSES:
3 GRADUATE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BS (9 credits) AND MA (additional 23 credits) DEGREES: Students should consult with their advisors for course selections and new course offerings.
Required Courses: (20 credits) Twenty additional credits from the following:
| COSC6547 | Skin Care Raw Materials & Formulations | 3 |
| COSC6543 | Hair Care Raw Materials & Formulations | 3 |
| COSC6548 | Cosmetic Science Laboratory | 2 |
| PHYS6753 | Applied Colloid & Surface Science | 3 |
| CHEM6526 | Product Development | 3 |
| CHEM6529 | Microtoxicity and Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL6756 | Dermal Pharmacology & Immunology | 3 |
Cosmetic Science Electives (6 credits)
| CHEM6546 | Perfumery | 3 |
| CHEM6524 | Quality Assurance | 3 |
| CHEM6549 | Color Cosmetics | 3 |
| COSC6549 | Claims Substantiation | 3 |
| CHEM6781 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM6773 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
Graduate Electives (9 credits): Includes graduate courses in Chemistry, Biology, Marketing, Pharmacetical Chemistry, Management, Communication, or Cosmetic Science.
4 FREE ELECTIVES: May be chosen from any courses offered at the University after consultation with an advisor.
ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major program.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech.
DISTANCE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: All University students are required to complete one (1) on-line distance learning course during each academic level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year) of matriculation.
A minimum of 128 credits is required for the BS degree, and a minimum of an addition 23 credits for the MA degree.
