University of Portland Bulletin 2016-2017

Option 4

Requirements for an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified B.S. in Chemistry with a biochemistry emphasis

This curriculum, certified for depth and rigor by the American Chemical Society, is designed for the student who is interested in the molecular basis of biological problems and plans on pursuing an advanced degree in biochemistry. In addition to the core, college, and common major requirements (listed above), the requirements for this option are:

Degree Requirements

Option 4 Requirements – 17 hours

BIO 207Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics

3

BIO 277Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Lab

1

CHM 453Biochemistry I

3

CHM 471Biochemistry I Laboratory

1

CHM 454Biochemistry II

3

CHM 474Biochemistry II Laboratory

1

CHM 472Advanced Instrumental Laboratory

1

CHM 477Data Analysis Laboratory

1

CHM 444Inorganic Chemistry II

3

Or

CHM 332Physical Chemistry II

3

General Electives – 23 hours