Biochemistry and Chemistry
Students can puruse the following majors in the Chemistry Department at Gonzaga:
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Biochemistry majors take the following science and math courses in the first semester:
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry
- CHEM 101L General Chemistry lab
- BIOL 105 Information Flow in Biological Systems
- BIOL 105L Information Flow in Biological Systems lab
- MATH 157 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I*
Chemistry majors (both BA and BS) take the following science and math courses in the first semester:
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry
- CHEM 101L General Chemistry lab
- MATH 157 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I*
- *Placement into MATH 157 is evaluated by the Academic Advising and Assistance and the Math Department using the student's high school transcript and standardized test scores. For course descriptions and program information, please visit the on-line Undergraduate Catalogue. You will follow the 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalogue - this is your contract with the University, and vis versa. Be sure to review the information in the 13-14 catalogue when it becomes available (the catalogue is still under review, and should be posted to the website this summer). Until then, please refer to the 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue, as much of the information is the same.
Please be advised: Students intending to major in biochemistry and chemistry must be strong in science and math. To ensure your readiness for this type of major, you should have completed the following in high school:
- 3 years of science
- 4 years of math (through at least pre-calculus level)
- no less than a B in any science or math course
Furthermore, you should understand that you will be taking multiple science and math courses every semester. Any deviation will cause a delay in your four-year graduation plan.
What other courses are required of GU students? Learn more about core requirements.
