Chemistry to Biomedical Engineering at RPI Track

Fall 1

  • BI 111/113 Biology I
  • CH 151/153 Chemistry I
  • 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 Analytic 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 1 and lab
  • CH 355/357 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and lab
  • CH 395 Chemistry Research Project
  • Core - Art/Design
  • Core - Theology/Religious Studies

Spring 3

  • CH 351/353 Instrumental Analysis
  • CH 332/334 Physical Chemistry II
  • CH Elective
  • LAE course 1 (Humanistic Enquiry)
  • LAE course 2 (Social and 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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