Campus: NYC, Westchester
Prepares students for medical school, graduate school, or employment in the industry. This program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 65-66 |
| Open Electives | 7-20 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes several of the major-required Math, Biology and Physics courses listed below:
| 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 | 4 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| BIO 231 | Genetics | 4 |
| or BIO 264 | Microbiology | |
Major Requirements (65-66 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 4 |
| CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy | 4 |
| CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics | 4 |
| CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHE 328 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHE 329 | Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 340 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
| CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| CHE 333 (NYC) or CHE XXX Recommended Advanced CHE Course (PLV) | 3 | |
| Required Science Course 1 | ||
| FOR 505 (NYC) or BIO 335 (PLV) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 65 | |
- 1
Not taken for University Core Credit
Open Electives (7-20Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 7-20 credits 1 | 7-20 | |
| Total Credits | 7-20 | |
- 1
Includes UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community and Major-required Biology, Math, and Physics courses not taken for University Core credit.
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 0-4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 0-4 |
| MAT 131 | Calculus I | 0-4 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community (STEM Major section) | 1 |
| Credits | 4-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 0-4 |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 0-4 |
| MAT 132 | Calculus II | 0-4 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 0-3 |
| Credits | 4-19 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 0-5 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 0-4 |
| BIO 264 | Microbiology (or Take any one remaining Are of Knowledge course) | 0-4 |
| First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3 | |
| Credits | 3-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 0-5 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II (Counts for Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5) ) | 0-4 |
| Second Language Course, if applicable | 3 | |
| Credits | 7-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 0-4 |
| CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy | 0-4 |
| CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3-4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course (Learning Community (LC) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 0-4 |
| CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics | 0-4 |
| BIO 231 | Genetics (or Any one remaining Area of Knowledge course) | 0-4 |
| CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 0-4 |
| Credits | 0-16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHE 328 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHE 340 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHE 333 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 0-4 |
| CHE 329 | Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory | 0-2 |
| FOR 505 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-15 | |
| Total Credits | 48-128 | |