International Year One: Chemistry & Biochemistry Program

Overview

The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Chemistry & Biochemistry programs provide academic, language, and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting requirements, students progress into the Chemistry or Biochemistry majors. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.

International Year One: Chemistry & Biochemistry Program (1 Semester)

This program is composed of one semester of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.

Requirements: 5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits

CAS-101	Strategies of Success	1
EAP-103	Foundations of Listening and Speaking II	4
EAP-104	Foundations of Reading and Writing II	4
-	One math course based on math placement	4
CHEM-111	General Chemistry I	3
CHEM-L111	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1

Progression Requirements:

2.0 GPA

Notes:

Course schedules are subject to change based on semester, course availability, prerequisites, requirements, and placement exams. Students will receive final schedules upon arrival. Math course depends on math placement. Sequence for math for the chemistry major is: MATH 104-121-165-166-265. Sequence for math for the biochemistry major is MATH 104-121-165-166.

International Year One: Chemistry & Biochemistry Program (2 Semesters)

This program is composed of two semesters of International Year One programming, which counts toward the student's undergraduate degree.

Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratories, 33 credits

 

Semester 1 (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits)

CAS-101	Strategies of Success	1
EAP-101	Foundations of Listening and Speaking I	4
EAP-102	Foundations of Reading and Writing I	4
-	One math course based on math placement	4
CHEM-111	General Chemistry I	3
CHEM-L111	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1

Semester 2 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)

EAP-103	Foundations of Listening and Speaking II	4
EAP-104	Foundations of Reading and Writing II	4
-	One math course based on math placement	4
CHEM-112	General Chemistry II	3
CHEM-L112	General Chemistry LaboratoryII	1

Progression Requirements:

2.0 GPA

Notes:

Course schedules are subject to change based on semester, course availability, prerequisites, requirements, and placement exams. Students will receive final schedules upon arrival. Math course depends on math placement. Sequence for math for the chemistry major is: MATH 104-121-165-166-265. Sequence for math for the biochemistry major is MATH 104-121-165-166.

 

International Year One: Chemistry & Biochemistry Program (3 Semesters)

This program is composed of three semesters of International Year One programming. Academic English courses taken in term 1 are not for academic credit. All courses taken in terms 2 and 3 will count towards the student's undergraduate degree.

Requirements: 14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 37 credits

Semester 1 (5 courses, 4 credits)

AE-041	English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4	0
AE-042	English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4	0
AE-043	Student Engagement for Academic Success	0
AE-044	American Culture Through Literature	0
-	One math course based on math placement	4

Semester 2 (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 17 credits)

CAS-101	Strategies of Success	1
EAP-101	Foundations of Listening and Speaking I	4
EAP-102	Foundations of Reading and Writing I	4
CHEM-111	General Chemistry I	3
CHEM-L111	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1
-	Subsequent math course based on semester 1 math placement	4

Semester 3 (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)

EAP-103	Foundations of Listening and Speaking II	4
EAP-104	Foundations of Reading and Writing II	4
CHEM-112	General Chemistry II	3
CHEM-L112	General Chemistry LaboratoryII	1
-	Subsequent math course based on semester 1 math placement	4

Progression Requirements:

2.0 GPA

Notes:

Course schedules are subject to change based on semester, course availability, prerequisites, requirements, and placement exams. Students will receive final schedules upon arrival. Math course depends on math placement. Sequence for math for the chemistry major is: MATH 104-121-165-166-265. Sequence for math for the biochemistry major is MATH 104-121-165-166.