Although the minimum credit requirement for organic chemistry is stated as six semester credits, most colleges teach this course for 8-10 semester credits. Two quarters of a three-quarter course will not satisfy this requirement. This course, usually offered with laboratory for four semester credits, provides a general review of microbial cell types as well as the groups, cell structure and reproduction of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Courses in cell or molecular biology do not usually cover the same topics as a course in general microbiology. A laboratory is not required with this lecture course.
Most colleges teach a complete course in biochemistry in one semester.
If you attend a college where biochemistry is offered as a full-year course, you should take the complete course, and your extra credits will be noted for the bonus for quality of academic program. Physics This should be a full-year course in college physics with laboratory, not necessarily requiring calculus as a prerequisite. The Admissions Committee will accept Advanced Placement credits in lieu of this requirement.