B.S. in Biochemistry & M.S. in Chemistry (Pharma. Chemistry 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 Science degree in chemistry with a pharmaceutical chemistry concentration.
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 |
| MATH2202 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENGL1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| 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 |
| _________ | 1 Humanities/Soc Sci Elect | 3 |
MATH_________ | 3 Advanced Mathematics Course | 3 |
SEMESTER 6 (13 cr.) | ||
| CHEM3242 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM3244 | Physical Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| CORE3009 | The American Experience | 3 |
| CHEM6733 | Enzymology | 3 |
| _________ | 2 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 |
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry 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 | |
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Graduate Elective | 3 |
SEMESTER 9 (12 cr.) | ||
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Graduate Elective | 3 |
SEMESTER 10 (12 cr.) | ||
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Pharma Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| _________ | 4 Graduate Elective | 3 |
1 HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES: Include courses in Social Sciences, History, Philosophy or Foreign Language At an intermediate level or above. (Foreign language is recommended for students intending
to go to graduate school.)
2 FREE ELECTIVES: May be chosen from any courses offered at the University after consultation with an advisor, but may include no more than six credits of 1000-level biology courses. (Student may not take BIOL1101 -1102.)
3 ADVANCED MATHEMATICS COURSES:
| MATH2337 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH2203 | Applied Statistics for Scientists | 3 |
4 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: (18 credits) eighteen credits from the following:
| CHEM6673 | Physical Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM6781 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM6755 | Medicinal Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM7737 | Analysis of Pharmaceuticals | 3 |
| CHEM6754 | Drug Delivery Systems | 3 |
| One of the following: | ||
| COMM6002 | Effective Presentations | 3 |
| COMM6005 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| COMM6007 | Writing Proposals | 3 |
| COMM6020 | Health Communication | 3 |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Electives (6 credits)
| PHAR6605 | The Pharmaceutical Industry: Structure and Government Regulations | 3 |
| PHAR6615 | Pharmaceutical Marketing & Prod. Dev. | 3 |
| PHAR6650 | Chem Ind. Mgmnt. Of Prod., Purch.,QC | 3 |
| Applied Statistics II | 3 | |
| CHEM7810 | Internship/Laboratory Work Experience | 3 |
| MKTG5532 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
Graduate Major Electives (9 credits)
Any 5000 or higher level CHEM, COSC or BIOL course
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 additional 23 graduate credits is required for the MS degree.
