Biochemistry B.S.

Class of 2030

Core RequirementsCredits
Development of Western Civilization (4)16
Ethics3
Philosophy3
Fine Arts3
Quantitative ReasoningMTH 131 (4)
Natural ScienceCHM 121 (4)
Social Science3
Theology 200 Level3
Theology 300 Level3
Intensive Writing I Proficiency3
Intensive Writing II ProficiencyBIO 200 (3)
Oral Communication ProficiencyCHM 382 (2)
Diversity Proficiency3
Civic Engagement Proficiency3
Free Electives
Major RequirementsCredits
CHM 121/122 – Intro Chemistry w/ Lab I and II8
CHM 221/222 – Org. Chemistry w/ Lab I and II8
CHM 309/312 – Biochemistry I and II6
CHM 310L – Biochemistry Lab3
CHM 321/321L – Physical Chemistry I w/ Lab4
CHM 331 – Adv. Analytical Chemistry w/ Lab4
CHM 381/382/481/482 – Chemistry Seminar3
MTH 131/132 – Calc & Analytical Geometry I and II8
BIO 103/104 – General Biology w/ Lab I and II8
BIO 200 – Cellular and Molecular Biology3
BIO 308 – Modern Genetics w/ Lab4
EPS 101/102 – General Physics w/ Lab I and II8

Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes

  • Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
  • For study abroad: fall of the junior year consultation with department chair should take place, provided one finds equivalent courses to take abroad.
  • Note: CHM 310L and CHM 312 are offered in alternative years.
  • Chemistry Elective may be any 300 or 400 level CHM course, however, if CHM 401 is chosen, students will receive ACS certification.
  • Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.

Freshman Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 101Development of Western Civilization I4
MTH 131Calc & Analytical Geometry I (Quantitative Reasoning)4
CHM 121Intro Chemistry I w/ Lab (Natural Science)4
BIO 103General Biology I w/ Lab4

Freshman Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 102Development of Western Civilization II4
MTH 132Calc & Analytical Geometry II4
CHM 122Intro Chemistry II w/ Lab4
BIO 104General Biology II w/ Lab4
CHM 132Intro to Biochemistry1
TOTAL1733

Sophomore Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
DWC 201Development of Western Civilization III4
CHM 221Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab4
EPS 101General Physics w/ Lab4
BIO 200Cellular and Molecular Biology (Intensive Writing II)3

Sophomore Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
DWC 202Development of Western Civilization IV4
CHM 222Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab4
EPS 102General Physics II w/ Lab4
CORE3

Junior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
CHM 309Biochemistry3
CHM 331Advanced Analytical Chemistry I w/ Lab4
CHM 381Chemistry Seminar1
CORE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3

Junior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
CHM 321Physical Chemistry I3
CHM 321LPhysical Chemistry I w/ Lab1
CHM 312Biochemistry II3
CHM 382Chemistry Seminar (Oral Communication)2
CORE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
TOTAL1529

Senior Year – Fall

Course #ClassCredits
Chemistry Elective4
CHM 481Chemistry Seminar2
BIO 308Modern Genetics w/ Lab4
CORE3
CORE3
TOTAL16

Senior Year – Spring

Course #ClassCreditsTotal Year Credits
CHM 310LBiochemistry Lab3
CHM 482Chemistry Seminar0
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE / FREE ELECTIVE3
CORE3
1228
TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS120

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