At the College, we offer both majors and minors in chemistry and biochemistry. Students can receive either a B.A. or a B.S. in chemistry or biochemistry.  See the course catalog.

Sample Programs 
B.S. Chemistry
B.S. Biochemistry  

B.S. Chemistry
Year 1
General Chemistry (CHEM 101-102)
Calculus I and II (MATH 103-104)
Core (12 credits, Humanities)
Modern Foreign Language requirement

Year 2
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 319-320 )
Organic Chemistry Lab (CHEM 323-324)
Inorganic Chemistry and Lab (CHEM 335-336)
Calculus III (MATH 201)
Core (12 credits, Humanities)

Year 3
Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 302)
Physical Chemistry (CHEM 309-310)
Physical Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 311)
Computers, Structure, and Bonding (CHEM 437)
Differential Equations (MATH 203)
Junior-level Integrated course (INTG 3XX)
World Literature (ENGL 320)
Physics I and II (PHYS 101-102)



Year 4
Physical Chemistry Lab II (CHEM 411)
Advanced Spectroscopy (CHEM 452)
Writing for College (ENGL 115)
Senior-level Integrated course (INTG 4XX)
Free Electives (18 credits)

Total Credits for Graduation: 126

The goal of the Biochemistry Curriculum is to give students a solid background in this unique discipline which combines chemistry and biology. Biochemistry is most simply defined as the chemistry of living systems, it is the science which tries to explain how "lifeless" molecules work together to make "living" organisms. Understanding the macromolecules - proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids - is the foundation for understanding of the living world. Thus, the Biochemistry Curriculum involves courses in chemistry, biology and biochemistry. Details of the courses which make up this program are in the College Catalog. The goal of the program is to give students an understanding of the chemistry of life.

Because biochemistry is such a broad science, it is excellent preparation for many different careers. Biochemistry is an excellent major for students who plan to enter medical or dental school or any of the health professions, where biochemistry is a required part of the curriculum. Biochemistry is also an excellent major for students who are considering careers in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, or biotechnology industries. Here, the background in biochemistry is applied everyday. Finally, students who are thinking about research careers will find that biochemistry is one of the fastest growing fields today. There are many possibilities, so the biochemistry degree gives students a great deal of flexibility in their career choices. The biochemistry faculty are always available to discuss career decisions, graduate school choices, etc.

B.S. Biochemistry
Year 1
General Chemistry (CHEM 101-102)
Calculus I and II (MATH 103-104)
Core (12 credits, Humanities)
General Biology (BIOL 111-112)
General Biology Lab (BIOL 113-114)



Year 2
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 319-320)
Core (12 credits, Humanities)
Calculus III (MATH 201)
Physics I (PHYS 101) or
Introductory Physics (first half) (PHYS 107)
Physics II (PHYS 102) or
Introductory Physics (second half) (PHYS 108)
Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 335)



Year 3
Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 302)
Physical Chemistry (CHEM 309-310)
Physical Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 311)
Organic Chemistry Lab (CHEM 323-324)
Biochemistry I and II (CHEM 433-434)
Biochemistry Lab (CHEM 436)
Computers, Structures, and Bonding (CHEM 437)
Writing for College (ENGL 115)
Junior-level Integrated course (INTG 3XX)



Year 4
Physical Chemistry Lab II (CHEM 411)
Elective Advanced Biology course
Biochemistry III (CHEM 458)
Modern Foreign Language requirement
World Literature (ENGL 320)
Senior-level Integrated course (INTG 4XX)
Electives (4 credits)



Total Credits for Graduation: 126