Chemistry Major with a Biochemistry Concentration (B.S.)
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers three American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degrees. Perhaps the most versatile degree is the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in chemistry and a biochemistry concentration. This degree is also the second-most popular degree in the department.
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Biochemistry Curriculum
The biochemistry curriculum is centered on the five traditional chemistry sub-disciplines:
- analytical chemistry
- organic chemistry
- physical chemistry
- inorganic chemistry
- biochemistry
Students also select from electives in advanced biochemistry and biology to complete their biochemistry coursework. Finally, many students gain further lab experience by conducting undergraduate research.
Course Planning Guide
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENGL 1101 | A |
| 3 | CHEM 1211 | F |
| 1 | CHEM 1211L | F |
| 3/4 | MATH 1113 or 1450 | A |
| 3 | Social Science | E |
| 3 | Area B Global Course | B |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENGL 1102 | A |
| 3 | CHEM 1212 | F |
| 1 | CHEM 1212L | F |
| 4 | MATH 1450 or 2460 | D |
| 3 | Fine Arts COMM 1110 | C |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CHEM 3441 | Major |
| 1 | CHEM 3441L | Major |
| 4/3 | MATH 2460 or 2400 | D/Major/Add. Req. |
| 4 | FOR LANG 1002 | B |
| 4 | BIOL 1107K | D |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CHEM 3442 | Major |
| 1 | CHEM 3442L | Major |
| 3 | CHEM 2734 | Major |
| 2 | CHEM 2734L | F |
| 4 | BIOL 1108K | D |
| 3 | Area C Lit. Course | C |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | CHEM 4841K | Major |
| 4 | CHEM 4744K | Major |
| 3 | PHYS 2211 | F |
| 1 | PHYS 2211L | F |
| 3 | US/GA History/Govt. | E |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | CHEM 4824 or 4842K | Con. |
| 1 | CHEM 3911 | Major |
| 3 | PHYS 2212 | F |
| 1 | PHYS 2212L | F |
| 3 | Behavioral Science | E |
| 4 | BIOL 3220K | Con. |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CHEM 3541 | Major |
| 1 | CHEM 3541L | Major |
| 3 | CHEM 4244 | Major |
| 3-4 | BIOL 3XXX/4XXX | Con. |
| 3-5 | Electives (any level) | None |
| 0-2 | CHEM 4X00L | Con./electives |
| Hours | Course | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | CHEM 4824 or 4842K | Con. |
| 3-4 | BIOL 3XXX/4XXX | Con. |
| 1 | CHEM 4244L | Major |
| 1 | CHEM 4912 | Major |
| 3-5 | Electives (any level) | None |
| 0-2 | CHEM 4X00L | Con./electives |
Notes
- It should be emphasized that this is a typical program of study leading to the BS in Biochemistry. A student could satisfy all requirements for the degree in four years by taking the courses indicated.
- Students may choose courses other than those indicated to satisfy Areas A-F of the Core and the upper-level requirements in the major.
- It would be possible to take the courses in a different order but attention should be paid to the prerequisites or corequisites associated with many courses.
- Elective (upper level) indicates any 3000-4000 number course; Elective (any level) indicates any 1000-4000 number course.
- University of North Georgia students are required to complete ENGL 1101 and 1102 in their first 30 attempted hours.
What can you do with a career in chemistry?
The B.S. degree with a major in chemistry and a biochemistry concentration is a versatile degree that opens many doors. Students graduating from UNG with the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry and a biochemistry concentration go on to pursue careers in chemical industry; work for local, state, or federal agencies; or pursue advanced degrees from professional or graduate schools. This degree is especially well-suited for students wanting to attend medical school, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine school, dental school, optometry school, or graduate school in biochemistry. In addition, the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry and a biochemistry concentration is an excellent degree for those individuals wishing to enter the highly-competitive biotechnology field.