Chemistry Health Sciences Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

Students must complete the listed coursework below in addition to meeting the Core Academic Tenets (CATs) of the General Studies program. A minimum of 120 credits are needed for graduation. RHOP students must earn a B.S. degree from WSC prior to transfer to UNMC. Internships are also recommended; talk to your advisor or Career Services.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
General Studies elective (CAT 2, CAT 4, or CAT 8) (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
EAS 310 Excel for the Physical Sciences (1)
MAT 140 Calculus I (5)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (3)
PSY 101 General Psychology (General Studies CAT 5) (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I (4)
PHY 301 University Physics I (4)
PHY 321 Physics I Lab (1)
Optional elective by advisement (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
CHE 315 Organic Chemistry II (4)
PHY 302 University Physics II (4)
PHY 322 Physics II Lab (1)
Optional elective by advisement (3)

Junior - 1st semester
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics (4)
CHE 305 Analytical Chemistry (4)
CHE 326 Biochemistry I (4)
FCS 207 Nutrition (General Studies CAT 9) (3)

Junior - 2nd semester
*CHE 380 Instrumental Analysis (4)
*CHE 426 Biochemistry II (3)
**BIO 486 Immunology (3)
General Studies elective (CAT 2, CAT 4, or CAT 8) (3)

Senior - 1st semester
**BIO 336 Cancer Biology (3)
*CHE 456 Physical Chemistry I (3)
PHI 105 Ethics and Values (General Studies CAT 6) (3)
General Studies elective (CAT 2, CAT 4, or CAT 8) (3)

Senior - 2nd semester
**BIO 443 Advanced Human Anatomy (3)
*CHE 390 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
**BIO 385 Microbiology (4)
Optional elective by advisement (3)

Other courses to consider:
BIO 108 Medical Terminology (1)
BUS 208 Business Communications (3)
BIO 230 Bioethics (3)
BUS 240 Accounting I (3)
BIO 330 Histology (4)
CHE 457 Physical Chemistry II (3)
ENG 206 Workplace Writing (3)
PSY 450 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I (for health careers) (4)

* Choose two of these four courses
** Recommended, not required