Biochemistry Major, BS

Campus: NYC, Westchester

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:

Major-Required Math and Science Courses
The following University Core courses satisfy several Math and Science foundation requirements of the Biochemistry Major, BS:
BIO 101General Biology I 1, 2, 34
BIO 102General Biology II 1, 2, 34
MAT 131Calculus I4
PHY 111General Physics I 1, 2, 34
PHY 112General Physics II 1, 2, 34
BIO 231Genetics ( Bio 231 in NYC, BIO 264 in PLV) 1, 24
or BIO 264 Microbiology

 Major Requirements (60 Credits)

Required Major Courses
CHE 111General Chemistry I 1 34
CHE 112General Chemistry II 1, 30-4
CHE 200Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry (CHE 200 in NYC, MAT 253 in PLV)4
or MAT 253 Differential Equations
CHE 221Analytical Methods and Techniques 1, 23
CHE 223Organic Chemistry I 1, 2, 34
CHE 224Organic Chemistry II 1, 2, 34
CHE 301Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 1, 34
CHE 302Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions and Kinetics 1, 34
CHE 310Green Chemistry 1, 23
CHE 326Biochemistry 14
CHE 328Advanced Biochemistry3
CHE 330Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 14
CHE 331Instrumental Analysis 14
CHE 333Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHE 333 in NYC, CHE 370 in PLV)3
or CHE 370 Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels
CHE 392Chemistry Seminar I1
CHE 480Research in Chemistry3
Required Math Course4
MAT 132
Calculus II
Total Credits56-60
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)

Open Electives1-11
UNV 101
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community
Total Credits1-11
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 cour​ses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits12
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
 Credits15
 Total Credits120
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.