Chemistry and Biochemistry Program (B.S.)
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Faculty
Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry (program chair)
Dr. Patrice E. Moss, Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Description
The Chemistry/Biochemistry Program gives students a solid foundation in analytical, organic, and physical chemistry, and emphasizes the central roles that chemistry plays in biology and the global environment. The biochemistry major provides additional insight into the relationship of chemistry to living organisms. Throughout the programs in chemistry and biochemistry, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in fields in which women are still underrepresented, and they gain the opportunity to explore options such as graduate school, medical school, or employment in the industrial and non-profit sectors.
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences may elect to pursue a B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry or a minor in either field.
[/catalog-courses]All students should note that MATH 123 (can be taken concurrently) or MATH 108 is a pre-requisite for CHEM 111, the Fundamentals of Chemistry course.
Students who elect to major in biochemistry may not minor in either biology or chemistry.
Major Requirements
Chemistry
ALL of the following chemistry courses:
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
CHEM 221
CHEM 222
CHEM 223
CHEM 224
CHEM 341
CHEM 350
CHEM 351
ALL of the following mathematics and physics courses:
MATH 125
MATH 225
PHYS 111
PHYS 112
ALL of the following program seminar courses:
NSCM 101
NSCM 102
NSCM 103
NSCM 104
NSCM 498
NSCM 499
Electives
Choose as many as needed to reach at least 7 credits. One course should be CHEM:
BIOL 220
BIOL 224
BIOL 444
CHEM 431*
CHEM 432*
CHEM 225
CHEM 331
CHEM 332
* No longer offered after Fall 2020
Other recommended courses:
MATH 301
MATH 325
Biochemistry
ALL of the following biology courses:
BIOL 114
BIOL 223
BIOL 224
BIOL 444
ALL of the following chemistry courses:
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
CHEM 221
CHEM 222
CHEM 223
CHEM 224
CHEM 341
CHEM 432
ALL of the following mathematics and physics courses:
MATH 125
MATH 225
PHYS 111
PHYS 112
ALL of the following program seminar courses:
NSCM 101
NSCM 102
NSCM 103
NSCM 104
NSCM 498
NSCM 499
Other recommended courses:
MATH 301
MATH 325
Minor Requirements
Chemistry
ALL of the following courses:
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
CHEM 221
CHEM 223
SEVEN additional credits in chemistry above the 100-level
Biochemistry
ALL of the following courses:
BIOL 114
BIOL 223
BIOL 224
BIOL 444
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
CHEM 221
CHEM 223
CHEM 432
Program Policies
Advanced Placement: A grade of 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP exam will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 111.
CLEP Policy: A satisfactory score on the CLEP exam in general chemistry will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 111.
Grades in Major Courses: Students are required to earn a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major or permission of the program chair.
Pass/No Pass: The pass/no pass option is not acceptable for courses taken to fulfill major or minor requirements.
Senior Assessment The senior assessment in chemistry or biochemistry consists of a written report and oral presentation.
TELL Policy: Because of the importance of the laboratory experience, TELL credits may not be applied toward the chemistry major.
Transfer Credits: All chemistry and biochemistry majors are required to complete successfully a minimum of 15 credits in chemistry at Trinity College. With the approval of the program chair, courses in biology or other relevant areas of study offered at Trinity may be used to satisfy the 15 credit requirement. All chemistry/biochemistry majors must take NSCM 499 Divisional Seminar at Trinity (NSCM 499 may count toward the 15 credit hours taken at Trinity).
Course Descriptions
BIOL 114BIOL 220
BIOL 223
BIOL 224
BIOL 444
CHEM 111
CHEM 112
CHEM 221
CHEM 222
CHEM 225
CHEM 223
CHEM 224
CHEM 225
CHEM 331
CHEM 332
CHEM 341
CHEM 350
CHEM 351
CHEM 431
CHEM 432
MATH 125
MATH 225
MATH 301
MATH 325
NSCM 101
NSCM 102
NSCM 103
NSCM 104
NSCM 498
NSCM 499
PHYS 111
PHYS 112