Biochemistry A.S. Degree Major
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major in chemistry or biochemistry should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements because additional courses may be required by some institutions.
To graduate with a specialization in Biochemistry, students must complete the following required courses plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate's Degree. The A.S. in Biochemistry is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from a four-year institution and specialize in the chemical interactions that pertain to biological systems.
| REQUIRED COURSES: |
Units |
| CHEM150 |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
| or |
| CHEM150H |
General Chemistry I - Honors |
5 |
| CHEM151 |
General Chemistry II |
5 |
| or |
| CHEM151H |
General Chemistry II - Honors |
5 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| or |
| CHEM212H |
Organic Chemistry I - Honors |
4 |
| CHEM213H |
Organic Chemistry II - Honors |
4 |
| or |
| CHEM213 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| BIOL201 |
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
| BIOL202 |
Organismal Biology and Ecology |
4 |
| MATH250 |
Single Variable Calculus I |
4 |
| MATH251 |
Single Variable Calculus II |
4 |
| |
| *RECOMMENDED COURSES: |
Units |
| PHYSIC200 |
Physics I |
6 |
| or |
| PHYSIC150A |
General Physics for the Life Sciences I |
5 |
| PHYSIC201 |
Physics II |
6 |
| or |
| PHYSIC150B |
General Physics for the Life Sciences II |
5 |
| CHEM205 |
Quantitative Chemical Analysis |
5 |
| |
| Total Units |
34 |
*These courses are typically prerequisites for third year biochemistry majors. Students are encouraged to complete the recommended courses to prevent the postponement of continued coursework in this major.