Dr. Susan Klein, Director

The Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, offer a joint Baccalaureate Program for undergraduate students emphasizing the basic sciences associated with understanding the life processes.  Below is a listing of requirements for graduation with a Biology-Chemistry Major.

55 Credit hours required

• CHEM 111, 111L - Fundamentals of Chemistry I and Lab
• CHEM 211, 211L - Fundamentals of Chemistry II and Lab
• CHEM 233 - Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 311, 311L - Organic Chemistry I and Lab
• CHEM 312, 312L - Organic Chemistry II and Lab
• Four hours selected from:
  • CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I and CHEM 405L - Biochemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I and CHEM 406 - Biochemistry II
• BIOL 107 - Principles of Biology I
• BIOL 109 - Principles of Biology II
• BIOL 221 - Biomolecules
• BIOL 310 - Microbiology
• BIOL 363 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• BIOL 420 - Vertebrate Physiology
• Two Courses selected from:
  •  PHYS 101 - General Physics I
  • PHYS 201 - General Physics II
  • PHYS 202 - General Physics III*

* Course has a prerequisite not listed with these requirements

** Majors must successfully complete the senior comprehensive experience prior to graduation.  Details are available from the program director, Dr. Susan J. Klein .