Biochemistry Major, BS

Campus: NYC, Westchester

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	60
Open Electives	1-11
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Includes several of the major-required Math, Biology and Physics courses listed below:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major-Required Math and Science Courses
The following University Core courses satisfy several Math and Science foundation requirements of the Biochemistry Major, BS:
BIO 101	General Biology I ^{1, 2, 3}	4
BIO 102	General Biology II ^{1, 2, 3}	4
MAT 131	Calculus I	4
PHY 111	General Physics I ^{1, 2, 3}	4
PHY 112	General Physics II ^{1, 2, 3}	4
BIO 231	Genetics ( Bio 231 in NYC, BIO 264 in PLV) ^{1, 2}	4
or BIO 264	Microbiology

Major Requirements (60 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Major Courses
CHE 111	General Chemistry I ^{1 3}	4
CHE 112	General Chemistry II ^{1, 3}	0-4
CHE 200	Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry (CHE 200 in NYC, MAT 253 in PLV)	4
or MAT 253	Differential Equations
CHE 221	Analytical Methods and Techniques ^{1, 2}	3
CHE 223	Organic Chemistry I ^{1, 2, 3}	4
CHE 224	Organic Chemistry II ^{1, 2, 3}	4
CHE 301	Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy ^{1, 3}	4
CHE 302	Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics ^{1, 3}	4
CHE 310	Green Chemistry ^{1, 2}	3
CHE 326	Biochemistry ¹	4
CHE 328	Advanced Biochemistry	3
CHE 330	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry ¹	4
CHE 331	Instrumental Analysis ¹	4
CHE 333	Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHE 333 in NYC, CHE 370 in PLV)	3
or CHE 370	Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels
CHE 392	Chemistry Seminar I	1
CHE 480	Research in Chemistry	3
Required Math Course		4
MAT 132	Calculus II
Total Credits		56-60

¹: Take credit-bearing lecture and its 0-credit lab in the same semester.
²: Reduced credits (effective from Spring, 2025) shown.

Open Electives (1-11 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives		1-11
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community
Total Credits		1-11

¹: Select 1-11 credits, including UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community and Major-required Biology, Math, and Physics courses not taken for University Core credit.
²: Take credit-bearing lecture an 0-credit lab in the same semester.
³: In-depth sequence.

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ENG 110	Composition	3
BIO 101	General Biology I (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
CHE 111	General Chemistry I (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
MAT 131	Calculus I	4
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community (STEM Major section)	1
	Credits	16
Spring
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
BIO 102	General Biology II (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
CHE 112	General Chemistry II (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
MAT 132	Calculus II	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
CHE 223	Organic Chemistry I (Required Lab component carries zero credits) ¹	4
PHY 111	General Physics I (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
BIO 231	Genetics (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
CIS 101	Introduction to Computing (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	3
	Credits	15
Spring
CHE 200 or MAT 253	Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry (CHE 200 in NYC, MAT 253 in PLV) or Differential Equations	4
CHE 224	Organic Chemistry II (Required Lab component carries zero credits) ¹	4
PHY 112	General Physics II (Counts for Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5) . Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
	Credits	15
Third Year
Fall
CHE 221	Analytical Methods and Techniques (Required Lab component carries zero credits) ¹	3
CHE 301	Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
AOK II to IV (LC or INT) (two linked 3-credit LCs or one 6-credit INT)		3
AOK II to IV (LC or INT)		3
	Credits	16
Spring
CHE 331	Instrumental Analysis (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
CHE 302	Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
CHE 326	Biochemistry (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
AOK I (CE) ideally also a AoK II-IV ²		3
	Credits	15
Fourth Year
Fall
CHE 310	Green Chemistry (Required Lab component carries zero credits) ¹	3
CHE 328	Advanced Biochemistry	3
CHE 480	Research in Chemistry	3
Second Language		3
	Credits	12
Spring
CHE 330	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	4
CHE 333 or CHE 370	Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHE 333 in NYC, CHE 370 in PLV) or Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels	3
CHE 392	Chemistry Seminar I	1
Second Language		3
AoK V (MAT 141 recommended)		4
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	120

¹: Reduced credits (effective from Spring 2025) shown
²: Students must take one Civic Engagement (CE) course. Many AoK II-V courses also counts as CE.