International Year One: Chemistry & Biochemistry Program
Overview
The undergraduate International Year One (IYO) Chemistry & Biochemistry programs provide the academic, language, and cultural support needed to succeed at Suffolk University. Upon meeting progression 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.
Three program lengths are also available to students and each semester counts toward the student’s undergraduate degree.
International Year One: 1 Semester (accelerated)
Requirements: 5 courses with corresponding laboratory, 17 credits
Note: Course selection may vary based on availability, prerequisite requirements and placement exams.
Progression Requirement: 2.0 GPA
International Year One: 2 Semesters (standard)
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 (comprehensive)
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 comprehensive program.