Biochemistry Associate in Arts (BCHEM-AA)
This program provides the first two years of a four-year university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in biochemistry. The Pensacola State College curriculum has the necessary SUS prerequisite courses for a completer to begin upper-division work as a university junior in the major.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Physical Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Ed Stout, (850) 484-1189
estout@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact:
Bobby Roberson, (850) 484-1488
broberson@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 (15 cc)
Semester 2 (15 cc)
| BSC 1011 | Principles of Biological Diversity | 3 cc |
| BSC 1011L | Principles of Biological Diversity Laboratory | 1 cc |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry II | 3 cc |
| CHM 1046L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 cc |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cc |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 cc |
Semester 3 (14 cc)
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 cc |
| CHM 2210L | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (Literature LIT, AML, or ENL prefix) | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| | Program Elective(s) (Foreign Language I) | 4 cc |
Foreign Language I must be selected if this requirement has not been met. If the Foreign Language I requirement has been met, students must select from the Program Electives shown.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Semester 4 (16 cc)
| CHM 2211 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 cc |
| CHM 2211L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 cc |
| | General Education Elective or Foreign Language II | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Any Social Sciences General Education Course | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| | Program Electives | 3 cc |
Foreign Language II must be selected if this requirement has not been met. If Foreign Language II requirement has been met, students must select a General Education Elective from an area other than Natural Sciences.
See general education course list for general education course options.
Program Electives
Students must select electives from the following list of courses:
Total Credit Hours: 60