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Chemistry Major, 55-59 hours: B.S.—No Minor Required

CIP: 400501

Areas of Emphasis: General, Biochemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry

This degree program is designed to give students the opportunity to study in chemistry with several areas of concentrations (emphasis) that allow students to tailor the major to their individual interests and specific academic needs. While the General emphasis provides students with a broader chemistry background, the Biochemistry emphasis will provide training for a future career and/or graduate level in training in biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology and biotechnology. The Medicinal Chemistry emphasis prepares students for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory government agency or graduate studies in Medicinal Chemistry/related discipline. This emphasis meets the requirements for pre-professional training in medicine, and may partially or completely fulfill pre-pharmacy requirements for Pharm D programs. The core courses are required of all students, and each emphasis area has additional specific requirements.

Core Courses for a Major in Chemistry

Courses

CHEM 24114General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 24115General Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHEM 24116General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 24117General Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHEM 24322Analytical Chemistry

3
CHEM 24323Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

2
CHEM 24342Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 24343Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

2
CHEM 24344Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM 24345Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

2
CHEM 24592Chemistry Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours: 25

Chemistry: General Emphasis, 55-56 hours

The Northwest Core (48-52 hours)

Must include the following:
BIOL 04102General Biology

3
BIOL 04103General Biology Laboratory

1
OR
BIOL 04106Principles of Biology

3
BIOL 04107Principles of Biology Laboratory

1
 
MATH 17120Calculus I

4
PHYS 25120Fundamentals of Classical Physics I

4
PHYS 25121Fundamentals of Classical Physics I Laboratory

1

Required Courses (55-56)

Chemistry Core

25
CHEM 24135Laboratory Safety

2
CHEM 24532Physical Chemistry I

3
CHEM 24533Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHEM 24534Physical Chemistry II

3
CHEM 24535Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

1
 
CHEM 24552Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3
OR
CHEM 24522Instrumental Analysis

2
CHEM 24523Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

2
 
MATH 17114General Statistics

3
MATH 17121Calculus II

5
PHYS 25230Fundamentals of Classical Physics II

4
PHYS 25231Fundamentals of Classical Physics II Laboratory

1
Department approved electives chosen from physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, or computer science

4

CSIS 44130 Computers and Information Technology is a prerequisite for programming courses in computer science.

Free Electives (20-21)

Chemistry: Biochemistry Emphasis, 56-57 hours

The Northwest Core (48-52 hours)

Must include the following:
BIOL 04106Principles of Biology

3
BIOL 04107Principles of Biology Laboratory

1
 
MATH 17120Calculus I

4
OR
MATH 17118College Algebra

3
 
PHYS 25110General Physics I

3
PHYS 25111General Physics I Laboratory

1
OR
PHYS 25120Fundamentals of Classical Physics I

4
PHYS 25121Fundamentals of Classical Physics I Laboratory

1

Required Courses (56-57)

Chemistry Core

25
CHEM 24562General Biochemistry

3
CHEM 24563General Biochemistry Laboratory

2
 
CHEM 24450Macromolecular Structure

4
OR
CHEM 24520Protein Chemistry

4
 
BIOL 04310Cell Biology

4
BIOL 04350Genetics

4
BIOL 04440Molecular Biology

4
 
PHYS 25112General Physics II

3
PHYS 25113General Physics II Laboratory

1
OR
PHYS 25230Fundamentals of Classical Physics II

4
PHYS 25231Fundamentals of Classical Physics II Laboratory

1
 
Approved electives from chemistry or biology at or above 300-level

6

Free Electives (19-20)

Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry Emphasis, 58-59 hours

The Northwest Core (48-52 hours)

Must include the following:
BIOL 04106Principles of Biology

3
BIOL 04107Principles of Biology Laboratory

1
 
MATH 17120Calculus I

4
OR
MATH 17117Precalculus

4
 
PHYS 25110General Physics I

3
PHYS 25111General Physics I Laboratory

1
OR
PHYS 25120Fundamentals of Classical Physics I

4
PHYS 25121Fundamentals of Classical Physics I Laboratory

1

Required Courses (58-59)

Chemistry Core

25
CHEM 24562General Biochemistry

3
CHEM 24436Medicinal Chemistry I

3
CHEM 24438Medicinal Chemistry II

3
BIOL 04140General Microbiology

4
BIOL 04310Cell Biology

4
BIOL 04350Genetics

4
 
PHYS 25112General Physics II

3
PHYS 25113General Physics II Laboratory

1
OR
PHYS 25230Fundamentals of Classical Physics II

4
PHYS 25231Fundamentals of Classical Physics II Laboratory

1

CHEM 24436 and CHEM 24438 are online courses taken through University of Florida or other accredited institution.

Choose a minimum of two courses from the following (8):

BIOL 04438Human Physiology

4
BIOL 04440Molecular Biology

4
BIOL 04436Human Anatomy

4
 
CHEM 24522Instrumental Analysis

2
AND
CHEM 24523Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

2
 
CHEM 24534Physical Chemistry II

3
AND
CHEM 24535Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

1
 
CHEM 24552Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3
AND
CHEM 24555Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory

1

Note:  BIOL 04114 General Zoology and BIOL 04115 General Zoology Laboratory are prerequisites for BIOL 04436 and BIOL 04438. Students applying to medical or pharmacy programs are encouraged to consult with their advisor and the school of interest to determine specific admission requirements and tailor their curriculum accordingly.

Free Electives (17-18)

Total Credit Hours: 55-59