Using Chem 333 Organic Chemistry I instead of Chem 130 General Organic Chemistry

All Biology degrees require completion of at least one semester of Organic Chemistry. Most of them require the lower division Organic Chemistry I lecture, Chem 130. However, the Microbiology and the Cell & Molecular Biology Concentrations require the upper division Organic Chemistry I lecture, Chem 333 (as well as the second semester Organic Chemistry II lecture, Chem 335). If a biology course lists Chem 130 as a prerequisite, Chem 333 is acceptable in lieu of Chem 130. Students may elect to take the upper division Chem 333 instead of Chem 130. The student must file a Department of Biology Equivalency Form to indicate this change. See the transfer approval information for directions on obtaining Advisor and Departmental approval for Chem 333.

Pre-health profession students should note that the upper division Organic Chemistry I and II with labs (Chem 333/334/335/336) are considered part of the minimal science requirements for applying to the health profession programs (including medical school, veterinary medicine, dental school, pharmacy school).

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