Biology/Chemistry

The Major

All of the following Chemistry courses:

  • CHEM 111 General Chemistry

  • CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry II

  • CHEM 331 Equilibrium and Analysis

  • CHEM 351 Biochemistry

AND

One of the following in Chemistry:

  • CHEM 341 Thermodynamics and Kinetics (recommended)

  • CHEM 361 Inorganic Chemistry

  • CHEM 371 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

  • CHEM 431 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

AND

Both of the following Biology courses:

  • BIOL 112 Cells, Genes and Inheritance

  • BIOL 341 Cell Physiology

AND

At least one course from each of the two lists that follow, totaling at least 7 credits:

Choose one from:

  • BIOL 226 Biological Diversity

  • BIOL 460 Plant Cell Biology

  • BIOL 461 Microbiology

  • BIOL 462 Parasitology

AND choose one from:

  • BIOL 343 Immunology

  • BIOL 345 Anatomy and Physiology of Excitable Cells and Systems OR
    BIOL 347 Anatomy and Physiology of Metabolism and Endocrinology

  • BIOL 464 Advanced Cell Physiology

  • BIOL 465 Advanced Cell Physiology Laboratory

  • BIOL 466 Molecular Genetics

  • Other special courses as offered by prior arrangement with Biology faculty

AND

  • MATH 180 Calculus A

  • Either PHYS 125 and 225 Analytical Physics I and II (recommended);
    OR PHYS 120 and 220 General Physics I and II

  • Either BIOL 480 Seminar
    OR CHEM 480 Seminar

  • An independent research project is also required. This may be accomplished as an independent study in Biology or Chemistry, as a summer research experience on or off campus, as an approved Ford/Knight Research Project or as a semester off-campus program such as the Oak Ridge Program. Careful early planning with your adviser should be done to determine the best option for the research experience. A presentation of the research in a public forum is expected.

  • Comprehensive Examinations must also be successfully completed.

Note: Students with AP, IB or transfer credits in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Calculus should be in contact with a faculty member in a related program.