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BIOCBA - Biochemistry

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Chemistry and BiochemistryCollege of ScienceBA - Bachelor of Arts
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
The course sequence required is determined by the Foundations Writing Evaluation (link).

Two course sequence:
1. Writing 101 or 101A or 107
2. Writing 102 or 108

One course sequence:
1. Writing 109H* or Writing 305
* A grade of C or higher is required in Writing 109H to satisfy the requirement with this course.

Three course sequence:
1. Writing 106
2. Writing 107**
3. Writing 108**
**Upon recommendation of the Writing Program students who complete Writing 106 may take:
- Writing 101 or 101A instead of Writing 107
- Writing 102 instead of Writing 108
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 2 courses.
Two course sequence:
1. Writing 101 or 101A or 107
2. Writing 102 or 108
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 1 course.
One course sequence:
1. Writing 109H* or Writing 305
* A grade of C or higher is required in Writing 109H to satisfy the requirement with this course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 3 courses.
Three course sequence
1. Writing 106
2. Writing 107**
3. Writing 108**
**upon recommendation of the Writing Program students who complete Writing 106 may take:
- Writing 101 or 101A instead of Writing 107
- Writing 102 instead of Writing 108
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
AND
Your major may have more specific math requirements. Please consult your major advisor to ensure you enroll in the math courses best suited to your plan of study.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course. Please review your major requirements or consult your advisor before enrolling in a Foundations Mathematics course.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Credit will not be given for a course at an equivalent or lower level than prior language credit earned.
Course must be taken for a grade, not for pass/fail.
Demonstrate fourth semester proficiency in a second language by completing one of the following:
1. Complete a Fourth Semester Language Course with a grade of C or higher.
2. Complete Arabic 401 and 1 course with a grade of C of higher from Arabic 424B, 427B or 430B.
3. Pass a language proficiency examination at the fourth semester level
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or better.

Not from: FREN 325, 373, 375, 393, 399, 399H, 414, 448, 453, HIST 465D, ITAL 330A, 330B, 330C, 330D, 399, 399H, SPAN 397W, 406A, 414, 423A, 423B, 465C, 465D, TTE 414.
Courses used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill other requirements.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
OR
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ARB 401, Intermediate Arabic, plus one additional course from ARB 424B, 427B, 439B, 484B.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete one additional course with a grade of C or better from ARB 424B, 427B, 439B, 484B.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
General Education Introduction and Capstone
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Introduces students admitted to the university as First-Year students to General Education, reflecting on learning, and developing an ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
Designed to help students reflect upon and make meaning of the General Education experience through the refinement of their ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
Choose one course from each category.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Building Connections brings together knowledge and modes of thinking from two or more disciplines and/or perspectives. Choose two courses (6 units minimum).
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses, 6 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirements with 2 courses and 5.34 units.
Earn at least 5.34 credits from the following:
AND
Civic Institutions
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
General Chemistry
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 4 units of lecture and lab.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 4 units of lecture and lab.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Introductory Biology
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses: one lecture and one lab.
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 2 courses: one lecture and one lab.
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
Mathematics
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course

MATH 122B requires a C or better in MATH 122A.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course

MATH 129 requires a C or better in MATH 122B, 124, or 125.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Physics
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Biochemistry Foundations. Courses used to fulfill this requirement can be used to fulfill other requirements.
Organic Chemistry
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
Biochemistry Major Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 3 courses. Must take BIOC 462A to enroll in future coursework in the major.
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 6 units. The course list below displays approved courses. Contact your CBC advisor to approve courses not on this list. Check course pre-requisites to determine enrollment eligibility.
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Biochemistry Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 27 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major coursework must be taken at the University of Arizona.
AND
A minimum of 18 units of upper division coursework must be completed in the major.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry