Sample Plan of Study

Biochemistry

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall SemesteR 

• CHM 123 & 123L: General Chemistry I & Lab (4 hours)
• MTH 148 or 168: Introductory Calculus I or Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (3-4 hours)
• HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
• CAP Social Science Course (3 hours)
• ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)

Spring Semester

• CHM 124 & 124L: General Chemistry II & Lab (4 hours)
• MTH 149 or 169: Introductory Calculus II or Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (3-4 hours)
• HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
• BIO 151 & 151L: Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology & Lab (4 hours)
• CMM 100: Principles of Oral Communication (3 hours) 
• CHM 190: Seminar I (0 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

• CHM 313 & 313L: Organic Chemistry & Lab (4 hours)
• PHY 201 & 201L or PHY 206 & 210L: College Physics I & Lab or General Physics I & Lab (4 hours)
• ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
• BIO 152: Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology (3 hours)
• CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course (3 hours) 

Spring Semester 

• CHM 314 & 314L: Organic Chemistry (4 hours)
• CHM 201 & 201L: Quantitative Analysis & Lab (4 hours)
• PHY 202 & 202L or PHY 207 & 211L: College Physics II & Lab or General Physics II & Lab (4 hours)

Third Year

Fall SemesteR 

• CHM 303 & 303L: Physical Chemistry & Lab (4 hours)
• CHM 451: General Biochemistry I (3 hours)
• Chemistry/Biology Elective (3 hours)
• CAP Arts Course (3 hours)
• CAP Faith Traditions Course (3 hours)

Spring Semester

• CHM 304: Physical Chemistry (3 hours)
• CHM 452 & 452L: General Biochemistry II & Lab (4 hours)
• CHM 317: Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds (1 hour)
• Chemistry/Biology Elective (3 hours)
• Social Science Elective (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

• BIO Elective with Lab (4 hours)
• CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course (3 hours)
• CAP Diversity & Social Justice Course (3 hours)
• General Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester 

• CHM 490: Seminar IV (1 hour)
• Biology/Chemistry Elective (3 hours) 
• CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies/Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
• CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course (3 hours)
• General Elective (3 hours)
• General Elective (1 hour)