International Direct and International Year One: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Overview
The undergraduate one or two-semester International Direct (ID) and the three-semester International Year One (IYO) Chemistry and Biochemistry program provides the academic, language and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression requirements, students matriculate into the BS or BA program of their choice. Program duration is based on English language abilities determined at the time of admission to the university.
International Direct: 1 Semester
Requirements: 5 courses with corresponding laboratory, 17 credits
Note: Course selection may vary based on availability, prerequisite requirements and placement exams.
Progression Requirements: 2.0 GPA and a passing grade in all EAP courses.
International Direct: 2 Semesters
Requirements: 9 courses with corresponding laboratories, 33 credits
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CHEM-111
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General Chemistry I
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3
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CHEM-L111
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General Chemistry I Laboratory
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1
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CHEM-112
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General Chemistry II
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3
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CHEM-L112
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General Chemistry II Laboratory
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1
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-165
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Calculus I
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4
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Subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement
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4
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International Year One: 3 Semesters
Requirements: 14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 37 credits
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AE-041*
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English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4
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0
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AE-042*
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English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4
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0
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AE-043*
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Student Engagement for Academic Success
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0
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AE-044*
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American Culture Through Literature
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0
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CAS-101
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Strategies of Success
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1
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CHEM-111
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General Chemistry I
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3
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CHEM-L111
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General Chemistry I Laboratory
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1
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CHEM-112
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General Chemistry II
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3
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CHEM-112
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General Chemistry II Laboratory
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1
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EAP-101
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
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4
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EAP-102
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Foundations of Reading and Writing I
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4
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EAP-103
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Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
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4
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EAP-104
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Foundations of Reading and Writing II
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4
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MATH-165
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Calculus I
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4
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Subsequent math course based on semester 1 placement
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4
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Subsequent math course based on semester 2 placement
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4
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* These classes are non-credit courses required for the completion of the program. They are only to be taken by an International Year One student in a three-semester program.