Chemistry, B.S. - Biochemistry Option
Millersville University is one of the few universities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that awards an ACS approved Bachelor of Science Degree with an option in Biochemistry. The program provides the student with a basic background in chemistry and biology as well as a flexible science elective block that will allow the student to pursue any one of a number of major areas of interest upon graduation. The student may also elect to participate in the Cooperative Education Program during his or her course of study. This opportunity affords the student with invaluable practical on-the-job experience, as well as earning college credits and a salary. The career opportunities available in biochemistry are many and diverse.
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Major in Chemistry, BS
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Credits Required for Major
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Minimum GPA 2.0 for Major
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Minimum credits for 50% residency
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CHEM 188 WAIVED FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
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100 AND 200 LEVEL CHEMISTRY REQUIRED COURSES3 hours
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A grade of C or better is required in the 100/200 level courses before proceeding to the courses for which they are pre-requisites.
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Introductory Chemistry 1 (C minimum)
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Introductory Chemistry 2 (C minimum)
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Organic Chemistry 1 (C minimum)
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Organic Chemistry 2 (C minimum)
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Inorganic Chemistry 1 (C minimum)
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Quantitative Analysis (C minimum)
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300 AND 400 LEVEL CHEMISTRY REQUIRED COURSES2 hours
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Physical Chemistry 1
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Physical Chemistry 2
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Seminar in Chemistry 1
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Seminar in Chemistry 2
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Independent Study
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CHEMISTRY OPTIONS
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Option in Biochemistry - See separate block
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American Chemical Society Certification - Optional - See separate block
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Option in Chemistry, Biochemistry, BS
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Credits Required for Concentration
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Minimum 50% Residency Credits
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Chemistry Electives - Choose 5 hours from:5 hours
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Chem
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Chemistry in Nanotechnology
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Plant Biochemistry
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Biochemistry 2
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Analytical Biochemistry Lab
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Environmental Chemistry
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Polymer Chemistry 1
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Advanced Laboratory 1
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Advanced Laboratory 2
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Chem
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Environmental Chemistry 2
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Polymer Chemistry 2
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Topics in Chemistry
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Honors Course
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Independent Study
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Departmental Honors
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If you are opting for ACS Certification, you should take CHEM 392 as one of your elective courses.
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Total hours6 hours -
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American Chemical Society Certification - Optional
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THIS BLOCK IS NOT REQUIRED FOR DEGREE COMPLETION. The following block contains courses which are required/recommended to students opting for ACS Certification. While not required, an introductory Economics course, elementary German or Russian (GERM/RUSS 101 and 102) are recommended for inclusion in the core Liberal Arts core requirements for general education. Students must take a minimum of two hours of CHEM 489, 498, or 499 (Research) under Chemistry Electives. This means you will need a total of 3 credits in CHEM 489, 498 or 499.
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REQUIRED COURSES FOR ACS CERTIFICATON
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Required Independent Research - Choose 3 hours from:3 hours
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Honors Course
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Independent Study
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Departmental Honors
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RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR ACS CERTIFICATION
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Introductory Economics - Optional Recommended0 hours
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Elementary Language German or Russian - Optional Recommended0 hours
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Total hours4 hours -
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Req Related for Chemistry, BS
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MATHEMATICS
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Calculus I or Honors Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:4–5 hours
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Calculus 1
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Honors Calculus 1
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PHYSICS
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BIOLOGY COMPETENCY
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General Biology
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ADDITIONAL REQUIRED RELATED FOR BIOCHEMISTRY
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Biochemistry Related Directed Electives - Choose 1 of the following:0 hours
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Cell and Developmental Biology
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Microbiology
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Molecular Biology
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It is strongly recommended that students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree achieve competency equivalent to the first two courses in a foreign language. A course in economics is also recommended.