Biochemistry, B.S. (2018-2019 Archive)
Notice: The General Education requirements prescribed on this Road Map are based on the Plan R Required Pattern of Courses (GE catalog years 2006-2018). See General Education Plan R for more information.
Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Road Map if additional courses are required prior to the major courses.
YEAR 1: 1st Semester
| Course |
Units |
| CHEM 101/L (General Chemistry I with Lab) |
5 |
| BIOL 106/L (Biological Principles I with Lab) |
4 |
| MATH 255A (Calculus I) |
3 |
| GE Basic Subjects: Written Communication |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
YEAR 1: 2nd Semester
| Course |
Units |
| CHEM 102/L (General Chemistry II with Lab) |
5 |
| BIOL 107/L (Biological Principles II with Lab) |
4 |
| MATH 255B (Calculus II) |
3 |
| GE Basic Subjects: Oral Communication |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
YEAR 2: 1st Semester
| Course |
Units |
| CHEM 321/L (Chemical Analysis I) (Fall only) |
4 |
| CHEM 333/L /R (Organic Chemistry I with lab and recitation) |
5 |
| PHYS 220A and PHYS 220AL (Mechanics with Lab) |
4 |
| PHYS 220AR Recitation |
1 |
| GE Basic Subjects: Critical Thinking |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
YEAR 2: 2nd Semester
YEAR 3: 1st Semester
| Course |
Units |
| CHEM 461/L (Biochemistry I with Lab) (Fall only) |
4 |
| CHEM 351 (Physical Chemistry I) (Fall only) |
4 |
| CHEM 351L recommended lab (Fall only) |
1 |
| GE Arts and Humanities |
3 |
| GE Social Sciences |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
YEAR 3: 2nd Semester
| Course |
Units |
| CHEM 462/L (Biochemistry II with Lab) (Spring only) |
4 |
| CHEM 352 (Physical Chemistry II with Lab) (Spring only) |
4 |
| CHEM 422/L (Chemical Analysis II with Lab) (Spring only) |
4 |
| GE Upper Division Arts and Humanities |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
YEAR 4: 1st Semester
| Course |
Units |
| Biology Electives (300 or 400 level) |
6 |
| Chemistry Elective |
3 |
| Title 5 American History Institutions and Ideals |
3 |
| GE Comparative Cultures (select course to complete IC part 2 requirement) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
YEAR 4: 2nd Semester
| Course |
Units |
| CHEM 401 (Inorganic Chemistry) (Spring only) |
3 |
| CHEM 465 (Topics in Biochemistry) (Spring only) |
3 |
| GE Upper Division Social Sciences |
3 |
| GE Upper Division Lifelong Learning |
3 |
| Title 5 US Constitution and California State and Local Government |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
