Degree Requirements - Chemistry BS
Biochemistry Concentration

The B.S. Degree/Biochemistry Option is intended to fulfill the needs of students planning professional careers in biochemistry, biological chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or the biomedically related fields with a chemistry emphasis. This degree track is also excellent for students planning on entering medical school or other professional schools since it satisfies their requirements and offers a good mix of biology and chemistry.

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Major Requirements (72 hours required)

CHEM 211, 212 (4,4) *	General Chemistry I and II	8
CHEM 313, 314 (3,3)	Organic Chemistry I and II	6
CHEM 315, 318 (2,2)	Organic Chemistry Lab I and II	4
CHEM 321	Elementary Quantitative Analysis	4
CHEM 331	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHEM 336	Physical Chemistry Lab I	2
CHEM 446	Bioinorganic Chemistry	3
CHEM 463	Biochemistry I	4
CHEM 464	Biochemistry II	3
CHEM 465	Biochemistry Laboratory	2
	Total	39

MATH 113, 114 (4,4) **

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and II

PHYS 243, 245 (3,3)	College Physics I and II	6
PHYS 244, 246 (1,1)	College Physics Lab I and II	2

PHYS 160, 260 (3,3)	University Physics I and II	6
PHYS 161, 261 (1,1)	University Physics Laboratory I and II	2

BIOL 213	Cell Structure and Function	4
BIOL 305	Biology of Microorganisms	3
BIOL 306	Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory	1
CHEM or BIOL Electives	CHEM or BIOLor permission to instructor	9
	Total	33

*satisfies Natural Science requirement
**satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement

General Education (30 Hours) (View Complete List)

Written Communication	ENGL 101, 302(3,3)	6
Oral Communication	COMM 100,101, or 104	3
Literature		3
Information Technology	IT 103	3
Western Civilization	HIST 100	3
Fine Arts		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
Global Understanding		3
Synthesis		3
	Total	30

Electives (18):
Upper division hours >= 45

Minimum Hours to Graduate: 120


	Chemistry & Biochemistry Department • MS 3E2 • 4400 University Drive • Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Planetary Hall (campus map) • Room 303 • Phone 703-993-1070 • Fax 703-993-1055

Degree Requirements - Chemistry BS Biochemistry Concentration

Major Requirements (72 hours required)

*satisfies Natural Science requirement **satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement

General Education (30 Hours) (View Complete List)

Electives (18): Upper division hours >= 45

Minimum Hours to Graduate: 120

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department • MS 3E2 • 4400 University Drive • Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Planetary Hall (campus map) • Room 303 • Phone 703-993-1070 • Fax 703-993-1055

Degree Requirements - Chemistry BS
Biochemistry Concentration

*satisfies Natural Science requirement
**satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement

Electives (18):
Upper division hours >= 45

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department • MS 3E2 • 4400 University Drive • Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Planetary Hall (campus map) • Room 303 • Phone 703-993-1070 • Fax 703-993-1055