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2026-2027 General Catalog

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2026-2027 General Catalog

Biochemistry, BS, Sample Four-Year Plan

First Year: 34 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4
ENGL 101 - Expository Writing and Analytical Reading Unit(s): 3
CHEM 120A - Thinking Like a Scientist Unit(s): 4

Spring Semester (18 Units)

CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4
PHYS 116 - Introductory Laboratory Experience Unit(s): 1
CHEM 120B - Thinking Like a Scientist Unit(s): 4

Second Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

CHEM 335A - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 336A - Organic Chemistry Lab I Unit(s): 2
MATH 261 - Multivariable Calculus Unit(s): 4
PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4
PHYS 216 - Introductory Laboratory Unit(s): 1

Spring Semester (15 Units)

CHEM 335B - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 336B - Organic Chemistry Lab II Unit(s): 2
CHEM 255 - Quantitative Analysis Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area 3A: Arts
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 3B: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3

Third Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

CHEM 445 - Structural Biochemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 310A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 315 - Introduction to Research Methods in Chemistry Unit(s): 2
American Institutions: U.S. Constitution
Credits / Units: 3
American Institutions: U.S. History
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

CHEM 310B - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 316 - Research Methods in Chemistry Unit(s): 2
CHEM 496 - Selected Topics Unit(s): 1-4
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Fourth Year: 28 Units

Fall Semester (13 Units)

CHEM 401 - Senior Integrated Lab Unit(s): 3
CHEM 475 - Instrumental Analysis Unit(s): 3
CHEM 496 - Selected Topics Unit(s): 1-4
Lower Division GE Area 5B: Life Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 402 - Advanced Synthesis and Instrumental Analysis Unit(s): 3
CHEM 497 - Research Seminar Unit(s): 2
Lower Division GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4

Total Units: 120