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Biochemistry B.A. - 4 Year Degree Plan

2025-2026

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Lamar University's Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry program will prepare you to explore the processes of life at the molecular level. In your studies, you will examine how cell components work together and communicate with each other, giving you strong foundations in disciplines such as genetics, forensics, microbiology, plant science and medicine. After graduation, you will be qualified to obtain employment in industry, education, or to enter postgraduate programs in professional or academic areas. 

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NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.Visit the for information about course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis. 

FIRST     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods 3 ______ MATH 2413 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 4 ______
COMM 1315
or COMM 1321
Public Speaking I
or Business and Prof Speech
 3 ______ HIST 1302 U.S. History II Since 1877 3 ______
BIOL 1406 General Biology I (Majors) 4 ______ Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 ______
Creative Art 3 ______ BIOL 1407 General Biology II (Majors) 4 ______
HIST 1301 U.S. History I 1763-1877 3 ______ ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ______
  Hours 16 ______   Hours 17 ______
SECOND   YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
CHEM 1311
and CHEM 1111
General Chemistry I
and General Chem I Laboratory
 4 ______ CHEM 1312
and CHEM 1112
General Chemistry II
and General Chem II Laboratory
 4 ______
PHYS 1401 College Physics I 4 ______ PHYS 1402 College Physics II 4 ______
Modern Language 3 ______ Modern Language 3 ______
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 ______ Language, Philosophy and Culture 3 ______
  Hours 14 ______   Hours 14 ______
THIRD     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
CHEM 3311
and CHEM 3111
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chem I Laboratory
 4 ______ CHEM 3312
and CHEM 3112
Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chem II Laboratory
 4 ______
POLS 2301 Intro to American Government I 3 ______ CHEM 3401 Quantitative Analysis 4 ______
BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors 4 ______ POLS 2302 American Government II 3 ______
Modern Language 3 ______ Modern Language 3 ______
  Hours 14 ______   Hours 14 ______
FOURTH     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
CHEM 4315 Biophysical Chemistry 3 ______ ENGL 3310 Technical Report Writing 3 ______
CHEM 4381 Chemical Communication 3 ______ CHEM/BIOL Elective 4 ______
CHEM 3331 Inorganic Chemistry 3 ______ BIOL 3470 Genetics 4 ______
CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I 4 ______ CHEM 4412 Biochemistry II 4 ______
Language Philosophy Culture Core 3 ______
  Hours 16 ______   Hours 15 ______