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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09

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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry—Premedicine Major (B.S. or B.A.)

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Special curricula; major codes BS3314, BA3314

To major in chemistry and prepare for admission to medical school, you can complete either of two programs: one leading to a B.S. and the other to a B.A. degree.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree

Requirements for the B.S. degree include 56 hours of chemistry from the following:

Freshman

English Composition Credit: 5

BIOS 170 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 171 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 172 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 173 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
- Complete MATH 163A-163B or 263A-263B
MATH 163A - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 4
MATH 163B - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 263A - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 263B - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
-
PSY 221 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 5

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 242 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 305 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 308 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 309 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 376 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- Complete PHYS 201-202-203 or 251-252-253
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 202 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 203 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
or
PHYS 251 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 252 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 253 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

BIOS 325 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 342 - Principles of Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 343 - Principles of Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 325 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 4

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

BIOS 303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 6
-Complete BIOS 321 or 407
BIOS 321 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 5
or
BIOS 407 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
-
CHEM 490 - General Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 491 - General Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 492 - General Biochemistry III Credit Hours: 3

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree

Requirements for the B.A. degree include 56 hours of chemistry from the following:

Freshman

BIOS 170 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 171 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 172 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 173 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
MATH 163A - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 4
MATH 163B - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 3

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 242 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 305 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 308 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 309 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 376 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 202 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 203 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

BIOS 325 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 325 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 4

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

BIOS 303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 6
CHEM 490 - General Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 491 - General Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 492 - General Biochemistry III Credit Hours: 3

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

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