Biochemistry, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry consists of 69-70 hours in biology, chemistry, and physics. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is designed to prepare students for graduate school, pharmacy school, or professional work in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Required courses include:

Major and Major-Related Courses

CHM 121General Chemistry I

4

CHM 122General Chemistry II

4

CHM 223Organic Chemistry I

4

CHM 224Organic Chemistry II

4

CHM 316Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

4

CHM 391Physical Chemistry II

3

BIO 115Principles of Cellular Biology

4

BIO 221Genetics

4

BIO 416Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

4

MTH 125Calculus I (MR)

4

MTH 225Calculus II

4

Either:

BIO 299Professional Practices in Biology

1

Or

CHM 399Research Seminar

1

Either set of:

BIO 351Senior Study I

3

And

BIO 352Senior Study II

3

Or

CHM 351Senior Study I

3

And

CHM 352Senior Study II

3

Either set of:

PHY 101College Physics I

4

And

PHY 102College Physics II

4

Or

PHY 201General Physics I

4

And

PHY 202General Physics II

4

Either:

CHM 264Analytical Chemistry

4

Or

CHM 365Instrumental Methods

4

At least three credit hours chosen from the following courses:

BIO 301Cell and Tissue Biology

4

BIO 355Microbiology

4

BIO 357Immunology

3

Either:

BIO 412Animal Physiology

4

Or

BIO 414Developmental Biology

4

Specific requirements of particular post-graduate institutions should be determined early in the undergraduate program since these requirements may require courses for admission beyond the minimum required for the biochemistry major. An advisor on Health-Related Professions is available to assist students planning careers in medicine and other health professions. Suggested languages are Spanish, German and French.

The Major in Biochemistry is not open to students majoring in either Biology or Chemistry. The Minor in Biology and the Minor in Chemistry are not open to students who major in either Biochemistry degree.