B.S. Chemistry
Emphasis: Biochemistry-Certified by the American Chemical Society
The ACS-certified B.S. in Biochemistry is for students who would like to pursue a career
involving biochemistry. This track is also recommended for students interested in graduate
school in biochemistry or toxicology. This degree does not require a minor.
Major Requirements
Liberal Studies Requirements
TOTAL
85 hours (9 overlap with LS courses)
35 hours
120 hours
Please refer to the current catalog for Liberal Studies and General Electives
requirements. Some courses may have prerequisites. Refer to course
descriptions in the catalog for prerequisite requirements.
Major Requirements: (85 hours of major requirements including 9 hours that
overlap with liberal studies requirements).
CHM 151
CHM 151L
CHM 152
CHM 152L
General Chemistry I*
General Chemistry I Lab*
General Chemistry II*
General Chemistry II Lab*
(4 hr)
(1 hr)
(3 hr)
(1 hr)
CHM 235
CHM 235L
CHM 238
CHM 238L
CHM 338L
General Organic Chemistry I*
General Organic Chemistry I Lab*
General Organic Chemistry II*
General Organic Chemistry II Lab*
Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
(4 hr)
(1 hr)
(3 hr)
(1 hr)
(1 hr)
CHM 320
CHM 320L
CHM 341
CHM 350
CHM 461
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Lab
Physical Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry I
Biochemistry I
(3 hr)
(1 hr)
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
To meet NAU’s capstone and ACS in-depth requirements:
CHM 425C Instrumental Analysis
CHM 442C Physical Chemistry II
CHM 450C Inorganic Chemistry II
CHM 462C Biochemistry II
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
(3 hr)
To meet ACS laboratory requirements:
CHM 425L Instrumental Analysis Lab
CHM 442L Physical Chemistry II Lab
CHM 460L Biochemistry Lab
(2 hr)
(2 hr)
(1 hr)
(continued on other side)
To meet NAU’s junior-level writing requirement:
One of CHM 300W, ENG 302W, or ENG 305W
(3 hr)
Biology Courses
BIO 181
Unity of Life I
BIO 182
Unity of Life II
BIO 205
Microbiology
BIO 344
Cell and Molecular Biology
(4 hr)
(4 hr)
(4 hr)
(3 hr)
One course from BIO 320, 332, 340, 344, 349L, 350, 369, 401C, 425C, 426C, 440,
444C, 446, and 488C or any CHM course above the 300 level that you haven’t already
taken
Math Courses†
MAT 136
Calculus I
MAT 137
Calculus II*
MAT 238
Calculus III
(3 hr)
(4 hr)
(4 hr)
(4 hr)
†MAT 239 (Differential Equations, 3 hr) and MAT 316 (Introduction to Linear Algebra, 3 hr)
are also recommended, especially for students planning to attend graduate school
Physics Courses
PHY 161
University Physics I (includes lab)
PHY 262
University Physics II (PHY 262L is not required)*
(4 hr)
(3 hr)
Other Recommended Courses (especially for students planning to attend graduate school):
CHM 485
Undergraduate Research
(1-6 hr)
CHM 498
Senior Seminar
(1 hr)
“Double Dipping” Chemistry and Liberal Studies Requirements
The following courses are required for your chemistry degree and also meet 10 units of Liberal
Studies Distribution Requirements:
Chemistry Requirements
MAT 136
BIO 181
PHY 161 (with lab)
PHY 262
Units
4
4
4
3
Liberal Studies Requirements
Units
Science (including at least one lab science) 7
Liberal Studies elective
3
10
*To be admitted into this ACS plan, students must:
 Complete the courses indicated with an *
 Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better on all NAU coursework
 Submit an application during or after the semester that the coursework is completed
NAU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences
Chemistry Bldg.#36, Room 400
PO Box 5698
Flagstaff AZ 86011-5698
(520) 523-3008
Revised 2/9/2016
NAU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences
Chemistry Bldg.#36, Room 400
PO Box 5698
Flagstaff AZ 86011-5698
(520) 523-3008
Revised 2/9/2016