Chemistry to Biomedical Engineering at RPI Track

Course Schedule

Fall 1

  • BI 111/113 Biology I
  • CH 151/153 Chemistry I
  • ENGR 125 Introduction to Engineering
  • FYS 125 First-Year Seminar
  • MA 151 Calculus I
  • Core - History

Spring 1

  • CH 152/154 Chemistry II
  • MA 152 Calculus II
  • Core - Literature

Fall 2

  • CH 221/223 Organic Chemistry I
  • CIT Seminar I
  • MA 253 Calculus III
  • PY 151/153 Physics I (Mechanics)
  • Core - Philosophy

Spring 2

  • CH 222/224 Organic Chemistry II
  • CH 252/254 Analytics Chemistry
  • CIT Seminar II
  • MA 254 Differential Equations
  • MA 261 Linear Algebra
  • PY 152/154 Physics II (E&M)

Fall 3

  • CH 331/333 Physical Chemistry I
  • CH 341/343 Biochemistry I & Lab
  • CH 355/357 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry & Lab
  • CH 395 Chemistry Research Project
  • Core - Art/Design
  • Core - Theology/Religious Studies

Spring 3

  • CH 332/334 Physical Chemistry II
  • CH 351/353 Instrumental Analysis
  • CH Elective
  • LAE Course 1 (Humanistic Enquiry)
  • LAE Course 2 (Social & Global Awareness)

Notes

  • Core classes listed in italics are sample options; the order of these could be interchanged
  • Chemistry department will consider waiving the CH 395 Research Project in place of an Introduction to Engineering Analysis course (to be developed) or other applied chemistry elective relevant to the student’s future major (e.g. Materials Science for Engineers, to be developed)
  • Credits remaining to complete Biomedical Engineering degree upon arrival at RPI: 63 credits

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