Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry: Biochemistry and Medicine Concentration
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry: Biochemistry and Medicine Concentration | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Government/Political Science) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1, 3 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirement | ||
| ENGL 3330 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1430 | Calculus II | 4 |
| UNIV 1101 | Bearkat U 3 | 1 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 2323 & CHEM 2123 | Organic Chemistry I: Lecture and Organic Chemistry I: Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry II: Lecture and Organic Chemistry II: Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 2401 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3367 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4100 | Chemical Literature Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 4260 | Advanced Integrated Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 4448 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| Concentration: Biochemistry and Medicine | ||
| BIOL 1406 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1407 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 3339 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 3438 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 4367 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4440 | Instrumental Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | General Physics-Mechanics and Heat and General Physics Laboratory I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1411 | Introduction To Physics I | |
| PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | General Physics-Sound, Light, Electricity, and Magnetism and General Physics Laboratory II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1422 | Introduction To Physics II | |
| Concentration: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
or BIOL 2403 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| Human Physiology | ||
or BIOL 2404 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | |
| Introductory Cell Biology | ||
| Introductory Genetics | ||
| Polymer Chemistry | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | ||
| Undergraduate Research In Chemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Practice | ||
| Applied Statistics for Forensic Science | ||
| Electives: Advanced General | ||
| Advanced Electives 4 | 6 | |
| Minor: Not Required 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 2
CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific requirement.
- 3
UNIV 1101 satisfies one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) and the Degree Specific requirement.
- 4
Six hours if all prescribed electives are advanced courses, more if non-advanced prescribed electives are selected. Students must complete at least 42 hours of advanced coursework.
- 5
A minor is not required but can be paired with this major. A minor generally requires six semesters of coursework, a minimum of 18 credits (six advanced) in an approved field. The Minor in Chemistry cannot be paired with this degree program. The Minor in Advanced Chemistry can be paired with this major, but students must complete at least six additional chemistry hours beyond those in the major.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A grade of C or higher is required for CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, CHEM 2323, CHEM 2123, CHEM 2325, CHEM 2125, CHEM 2401, CHEM 3367, and CHEM 4448 and in all required Physics and Mathematics courses.
A minor generally requires six semesters of coursework, a minimum of 18 credits (six advanced) in an approved field. Students should use elective and minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. Advanced hours are 3000 and 4000-level courses.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 1406 | 4 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| CHEM 14111 | 4 | CHEM 14121 | 4 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| MATH 14203 | 4 | MATH 1430 | 4 |
| UNIV 11014 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHEM 2323 & CHEM 2123 | 4 | BIOL 1407 | 4 |
| CHEM 2401 | 4 | CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | 4 |
| CHEM 3367 | 3 | ENGL 3330 | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 (or PHYS 1411) | 4 | PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 (or PHYS 1422) | 4 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHEM 3438 | 4 | Component Area V | 3 |
| CHEM 4448 | 4 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| HSTY 13015 | 3 | CHEM 3339 | 3 |
| POLS 23066 | 3 | Concentration: Prescribed Elective7 | 3 |
| HSTY 13025 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced Elective8 | 3 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| CHEM 4100 | 1 | Advanced Elective8 | 3 |
| CHEM 4440 | 4 | CHEM 4260 | 2 |
| Concentration: Prescribed Electives7 | 6 | CHEM 4367 | 3 |
| POLS 23056 | 3 | Concentration: Prescribed Elective7 | 3 |
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
- 2
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 4
UNIV 1101 satisfies one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) and the Degree Specific requirement.
- 5
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 6
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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See Concentration: Prescribed Electives listing below.
- 8
Electives should be chosen to meet the requirement of 42 advanced hours. A minor is not required but can be chosen. A minor generally requires six semesters of coursework, a minimum of 18 credits (six advanced) in an approved field. Students should use elective and minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. Advanced hours are 3000 and 4000-level courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration: Prescribed Electives 7 | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following: | ||
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| or BIOL 2403 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| BIOL 2402 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 2404 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | |
| BIOL 2440 | Introductory Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 3450 | Introductory Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 4327 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4380 | Forensic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4395 | Undergraduate Research In Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4449 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | 3 |
| FORS 4317 | Applied Statistics for Forensic Science | 3 |
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A grade of C or higher is required for CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, CHEM 2323, CHEM 2123, CHEM 2325, CHEM 2125, CHEM 2401, CHEM 3367, and CHEM 4448 and in all required Physics and Mathematics courses.
A minor is not required but can be paired with this major. A minor generally requires six semesters of coursework, a minimum of 18 credits (six advanced) in an approved field. The Minor in Chemistry cannot be paired with this degree program. The Minor in Advanced Chemistry can be paired with this major, but students must complete at least six additional chemistry hours beyond those in the major. Students should use elective and minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. Advanced hours are 3000 and 4000-level courses.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Chemistry: Biochemistry and Medicine Concentration is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Work safely with standard chemicals in a chemistry or biochemistry laboratory.
- Keep thorough and accurate records of chemistry and biochemistry experiments.
- Write final research reports and orally present results of experiments.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, including spectrophotometric data and kinetic data.
- Manipulate enzyme function for use in chemistry, biochemistry, or medicine.
