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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, Biotechnology Concentration, B.S.

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Liberal Studies Hours: 42

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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements

The major requires 40 hours in Chemistry as follows:

CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: (2)
CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: (l, R4)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)
or
PHYS 230 - General Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 231 - General Physics II Credits: (3-4)

Biotechnology Concentration

Concentration Requirements

The concentration requires 11 hours as follows:

BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology II Credits: (4)
BIOL 333 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: (4)

Additional Requirements

The concentration requires 9 hours selected from the following:

CHEM 432 - Instrumental Analysis II Credits: (3)
CHEM 462 - Molecular Bioinformatics Credits: (3)
CHEM 463 - Molecular Biotechnology Credits: (3)
CHEM 464 - Genomics Credits: (3)
CHEM 470 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credits: (1)

Electives

Recommended electives include:

BIOL 305 - Genetics and Evolution Credits: (3)
BIOL 413 - Principles of General Microbiology Credits: (3)
BIOL 414 - Methods of General Microbiology Credits: (2)

General Electives

General electives (26 hours) are required to complete the program. Students must take at least 32 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU in order to satisfy general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for Chemistry (Biotechnology Concentation) B.S.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)

CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

P3 History Credits: (3)

BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology II Credits: (4)
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

UL Perspectives Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)

CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: (2)
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)

BIOL 333 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: (4)
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 372 - Chemical Syntheses Credits: (2)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

Biology Electives Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (8)

CHEM 432 - Instrumental Analysis II Credits: (3)
CHEM 463 - Molecular Biotechnology Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

General Elective Credits: (13)

CHEM 462 - Molecular Bioinformatics Credits: (3)
CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: (l, R4)

Chemistry, Biotechnology Concentration, B.S.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Major Requirements

Biotechnology Concentration

Concentration Requirements

Additional Requirements

Electives

General Electives

Curriculum Guide for Chemistry (Biotechnology Concentation) B.S.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

Graduation Fee

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

Total Hours for Degree: 128