Biochemistry, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 109
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | CHEM 1510 – General Chem II + CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | CHEM 1520 – General Chem III (4) OR CHEM 1590 – Research Focused Gen Chem III (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 2600 – DNA Methods (2) | ||
| Course 3 | MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + PHYS 1211 – Lab (4+1) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 2500 – Organic Chem: Structure & Reactivity + CHEM 2501 Organic Chem Lab: Techniques (4+2) | CHEM 2510 – Organic Chem: Functional Group Interconversion + CHEM 2511 – Organic Chemistry Lab: Applications (4+2) | CHEM 2520 – Organic Chem: Reactions of Pi-Systems + CHEM 2521 – Organic Chem Lab: Projects (3+1) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1230 – Waves, Optics, and Heat + PHYS 1231 – Lab (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | BIOL – 1610 Molecular & Cellular Biology + BIOL – 1611 Molecular & Cellular Bio Lab (4+1) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Consider taking full 1600 BIOL sequence
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) | CHEM 2100 – Fundamental Inorganic Chem (3) | |
| Course 2 | CHEM 3600 – Introductory Biochemistry (5) | CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) OR CHEM 4610 – Theory, Methods, & DNA Analysis (3) OR Elective (5) |
CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) OR CHEM 4610 – Theory, Methods, & DNA Analysis (3) OR Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 4985 – Senior Synthesis Seminar I (1) | CHEM 4990 – Undergraduate Research OR CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthes Seminar II (1-2) | CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | CHEM 3510 – Physical Chem: Thermodynamics & Kinetics (4) AND CHEM 3511 – Physical Chem Lab: Technical & Analysis (1) | CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthesis Seminar II (1) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
Four-Year + PreHealth Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | CHEM 1510 – General Chem II + CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | CHEM 1520 – General Chem III (4) OR CHEM 1590 – Research Focused Gen Chem III (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 2600 – DNA Methods (2) | ||
| Course 3 |
*BIOL 1620 – Evolution & Ecology + *BIOL 1621 – Lab (4+1) |
BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular Biology + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) |
BIOL 1630 – Physiology & Development + BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
*Not required for BS CHEM but recommended or required for most Pre-Health programs
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Take the Math placement test # Not required for BS BCHEM but required or recommended or for many pre-health programs
- Review Admissions requirements for health programs
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 2500 – Organic Chem: Structure & Reactivity + CHEM 2501 Organic Chem Lab: Techniques (4+2) | CHEM 2510 – Organic Chem: Functional Group Interconversion + CHEM 2511 – Organic Chemistry Lab: Applications (4+2) | CHEM 2520 – Organic Chem: Reactions of Pi-Systems + CHEM 2521 – Organic Chem Lab: Projects (3+1) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + PHYS 1211 – Lab (4+1) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Gather info summer volunteer/intern
- "PreHealth Elective" (see Notes)
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 3600 – Introductory Biochemistry (5) | CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) OR CHEM 4610 – Theory, Methods, & DNA Analysis (3) OR Elective (5) |
CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) OR CHEM 4610 – Theory, Methods, & DNA Analysis (3) OR Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 4985 – Senior Synthesis Seminar I (1) | CHEM 2100 – Fundamental Inorganic Chem (3) | CHEM 4990 – Undergraduate Research OR CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthes Seminar II (1-2) |
| Course 3 | PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1230 – Wave, Optics, & Heat + PHYS 1231 – Lab (4+1) | BIOL / Pre-Health Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
“Pre-Health Elective” (see Curriculum Notes)
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Think about recommendation letters and application plans
- Decide when to take MCAT/DAT/etc and prepare for the test
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) | CHEM 3510 – Physical Chem: Thermodynamics & Kinetics (4) AND CHEM 3511 – Physical Chem Lab: Technical & Analysis (1) |
CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | Pre-Health Elective (5) | Pre-Health Elective (5) | Pre-Health Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthesis Seminar II (1) | ||
| Course 4 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Consider options for gap year(s) that will strengthen your future application
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning Health Care
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Assumes placement into CHEM 1500/1501 by 1 year of high school chemistry, college credit, or CHEM 1000. Students without sufficient prior chemistry should take CHEM 1000 before CHEM 1500/1501
- Assumes placement into MATH 1334 by SAT/ACT, SU placement, or college credit
- Pre-Health electives are recommendations or requirements for health programs (medical/dental/PA/pharmacy/etc.), that differ between programs, such as genetics, anatomy, statistics, and psychology. They should be selected in consultation with a Pre-Health Advisor.
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
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Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
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Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.