Sample Schedules for Vagelos MLS Students
Sample schedules for Vagelos MLS students are provided below. These are only a representative samples of many possible combinations of potential courses. Only MLS and major required courses are indicated. A minimum of 5 cu is required each semester within the Vagelos MLS Program, yielding 40 cu after 8 semesters. Students consult with program co-directors to tailor an academic plan that suits their interests, curiosity, preparation, and tentative career plans.
Biochemistry & Chemistry Majors
Biochemistry and Chemistry Major in Vagelos MLS Program
Note: This is only a representative sample of possible combinations of majors and associated required courses in the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program. MLS and major required courses are indicated. A minimum of 5 cu is required each semester within the Vagelos MLS Program.
| First year Fall | First year Spring |
| CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology | CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology |
| CHEM 1012 – General Chemistry I
or CHEM 1151 – Honors Chemistry I |
CHEM 1022 – General Chemistry II
or CHEM 1161 – Honors Chemistry II |
| MATH 1400 – Calculus, Part I
or MATH 1410 – Calculus, Part II |
MATH 1410 – Calculus, Part II
or MATH 2400 – Calculus, Part III |
| PHYS 0150 – Principles of Physics I
or PHYS 0170 – Honors Physics I |
PHYS 0151 – Principles of Physics II
or PHYS 0171 – Honors Physics II |
| Second year Fall | Second year Spring |
| CHEM 2411 – Principles of Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | CHEM 2421 – Principles of Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory |
| MATH 2400 – Calculus, Part III
or MATH 2410 – Calculus, Part IV |
CHEM 2510 – Principles of Biological Chemistry |
| BIOL 2010 – Cell Biology
or BIOL 2210 – Molecular Biology and Genetics |
PHYS 1240 – Principles of Physics IV (without lab) |
| Third year Fall | Third year Spring |
| CHEM 2210 – Physical Chemistry I | CHEM 2220 – Physical Chemistry II |
| CHEM 5510 – Biological Chemistry I* | CHEM 5520 – Biological Chemistry II* |
| CHEM 2460 – Advanced Synthesis and Spectroscopy Laboratory** | CHEM 2230 – Experimental Physical Chemistry I** |
| CHEM 2610 – Inorganic Chemistry I** | |
| Fourth year Fall | Fourth year Spring |
| BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory* | BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory* |
*Biochemistry-only major requirement
**Chemistry-only major requirement
Biochemistry and Physics (Chemical Principles) Majors
Biochemistry and Physics (Chemical Principles Concentration) Majors for Vagelos MLS Program
Note: This are only a representative sample of possible combinations of majors and associated required courses in the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program. A minimum of 5 cu is required each semester within the Vagelos MLS Program.
| First year Fall | First year Spring |
| CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology | CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology |
| CHEM 1012 – General Chemistry I
or CHEM 1151 – Honors Chemistry I |
CHEM 1022 – General Chemistry II
or CHEM 1161 – Honors Chemistry II |
| MATH 1410 – Calculus, Part II
or MATH 1610 – Honors Calculus |
MATH 2400 – Calculus, Part III
or MATH 2600 – Honors Calculus, Part II |
| PHYS 0150 – Principles of Physics I
or PHYS 0170 – Honors Physics I |
PHYS 0151 – Principles of Physics II
or PHYS 0171 – Honors Physics II |
| Second year Fall | Second year Spring |
| CHEM 2411 – Principles of Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | CHEM 2421 – Principles of Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory |
| BIOL 2010 – Cell Biology
or BIOL 2210 – Molecular Biology and Genetics |
CHEM 2510 – Principles of Biological Chemistry |
| MATH 2410 – Calculus, Part IV | PHYS 1250 – Principles of Physics IV |
| PHYS 1230 – Principles of Physics III | PHYS 3351 – Analytical Mechanics |
| PHYS 2280 – Physical Models of Biological Systems | |
| Third year Fall | Third year Spring |
| CHEM 2210 – Physical Chemistry I | CHEM 2220 – Physical Chemistry II |
| CHEM 5510 – Biological Chemistry I | CHEM 5520 – Biological Chemistry II |
| PHYS 3361 – Electromagnetism I | PHYS 3362 – Electromagnetism II |
| PHYS 4411 – Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I | CHEM 2450 |
| Fourth year Fall | Fourth year Spring |
| BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory | BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory |
| PHYS 4401 – Thermodynamics and the Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Kinetic Theory |
Biochemistry and Physics (Theory and Experimental Techniques) Majors
Biochemistry and Physics (Theory and Experimental Techniques) Majors – Vagelos MLS Program
Note: This are only a representative sample of possible combinations of majors and associated required courses in the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program. A minimum of 5 cu is required each semester within the Vagelos MLS Program.
| First year Fall | Firsty year Spring |
| CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology | CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology |
| CHEM 1012 – General Chemistry I
or CHEM 1151 – Honors Chemistry I |
CHEM 1022 – General Chemistry II
or CHEM 1161 – Honors Chemistry II |
| MATH 1410 – Calculus, Part II
or MATH 1610 – Honors Calculus |
MATH 2400 – Calculus, Part III
or MATH 2600 – Honors Calculus, Part II |
| PHYS 0150 – Principles of Physics I
or PHYS 0170 – Honors Physics I |
PHYS 0151 – Principles of Physics II
or PHYS 0171 – Honors Physics II |
| Second year Fall | Second year Spring |
| CHEM 2411 – Principles of Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | CHEM 2421 – Principles of Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory |
| PHYS 2280 – Physical Models of Biological Systems | CHEM 2510 – Principles of Biological Chemistry |
| MATH 2410 – Calculus, Part IV | PHYS 3351 – Analytical Mechanics |
| PHYS 1230 – Principles of Physics III | PHYS 1250 – Principles of Physics IV |
| Third year Fall | Third year Spring |
| CHEM 2210 – Physical Chemistry I | CHEM 2220 – Physical Chemistry II |
| PHYS 3361 – Electromagnetism I | PHYS 3362 – Electromagnetism II |
| PHYS 4411 – Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I | PHYS 4412 – Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II |
| BIOL 2010 or 2210 (either semester) | CHEM 5520 – Biological Chemistry II |
| CHEM 5510 – Biological Chemistry I | |
| Fourth year Fall | Fourth year Spring |
| BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory | BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory |
| PHYS Elective | PHYS 3364 – Laboratory Electronics |
| PHYS 4401 – Thermodynamics and the Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Kinetic Theory |
Biochemistry and Biophysics Majors
Biochemistry and Biophysics Majors – Vagelos MLS Program
Note: This are only a representative sample of possible combinations of majors and associated required courses in the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program. A minimum of 5 cu is required each semester within the Vagelos MLS Program.
| First year Fall | First year Spring |
| CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology | CHEM 0250 – Structural Biology |
| CHEM 1012 – General Chemistry I
or CHEM 1151 – Honors Chemistry I |
CHEM 1022 – General Chemistry II
or CHEM 1161 – Honors Chemistry II |
| MATH 1410 – Calculus, Part II
or MATH 1610 – Honors Calculus |
MATH 2400 – Calculus, Part III
or MATH 2600 – Honors Calculus, Part II |
| PHYS 0150 – Principles of Physics I
or PHYS 0170 – Honors Physics I |
PHYS 0151 – Principles of Physics II
or PHYS 0171 – Honors Physics II |
| Second year Fall | Second year Spring |
| CHEM 2411 – Principles of Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | CHEM 2421 – Principles of Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory |
| MATH 2410 – Calculus, Part IV | CHEM 2510 – Principles of Biological Chemistry |
| PHYS 2280 – Physical Models of Biological Systems | PHYS 1240 – Principles of Physics IV (without lab) |
| Third year Fall | Third year Spring |
| CHEM 2210 – Physical Chemistry I | CHEM 2220 – Physical Chemistry II |
| PHYS 3361 – Electromagnetism I | PHYS 3362 – Electromagnetism II |
| BIOL 2010 – Cell Biology | CHEM 5520 – Biological Chemistry II |
| CHEM 5510 – Biological Chemistry I | |
| Fourth year Fall | Fourth year Spring |
| BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory | BCHE 4597 – Biochemistry Laboratory |
| BIOP Elective |