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Biochemistry Major Map

This pathway leads to a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Rowan University!

This is a sample schedule for your RCBC courses. Please make an appointment in AVISO with your academic advisor for a personalized plan. Below is a sample schedule for students in RCBC's Liberal Arts and Science, option in Chemistry degree (AS.CHE).  AS.CHE is the recommended associate degree at 

RCBC Courses

Total credits: 65

Semester

Courses

Notes

Semester 1
(14 credits)

  • ENG 101 College Composition I (3CR)
  • MTH 118 Calculus I and Analytic Geometry (4CR)
  • CHE 115/116 General Chemistry I &Lab (4CR)
  • Social Science (see associate degree for options) (3CR)

Check self-service for prerequisite requirements and associate degree requirements.

Semester 2
(15 credits)

  • ENG 102 College Composition II  (3CR)
  • MTH 119 Calculus II and Analytic Geometry (4CR)
  • CHE 117/118 General Chemistry II & Lab (4CR)
  • BIO 103/104 General Biology I & Lab (4CR)

 

Summer

  • BIO 107/108 General Biology II & Lab (4CR)

 

Semester 3
(15 credits)

  • Social Science (see associate’s degree for options) (3CR) (3CR)
  • CHE 240/241 Organic Chemistry I & Lab (4CR)
  • PHY 210/211 General Physics I &Lab (4CR)
  • MTH 220 Calculus III and Analytic Geometry (4CR)

C or higher required in all BIO and CHE courses

Semester 4
(17 credits)

  • Artistic Literacy: ART 101, MUS 101 or THR 101 (3CR)
  • PHY 212/213 General Physics II & Lab (4CR)
  • CHE 242/243 Organic Chemistry II & Lab (4CR)
  • Diversity: LIT 203, LIT 206, LIT 211, LIT 216 or LIT 217 (3CR)
  • History (see associate degree for options) (3CR)

If you complete all recommended and required courses, you will earn an AS.CHE degree after semester 4 (only need 60 credits for AS degree).

 

 

Rowan University Courses

Total credits: 55

Courses are taken on the Glassboro Campus. Students need to apply to Rowan University in their last semester at RCBC. Students are automatically admitted if they graduate from RCBC with an AA or AS degree, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (including all colleges attended) and complete the traditional transfer application process. Please meet with your Rowan University academic advisor to plan your courses at Rowan University.

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Do you have questions about the program? Email us at 3plus1@rcbc.edu.