BS in Biochemistry Curriculum
Initial placement in English and mathematics courses is determined by placement examinations and an evaluation of high school units presented. Students who do not place directly into MA 141 or MA 151 should take MA 140. MA 153 and MA 154 are strongly recommended.
Biochemistry majors must maintain a minimum grade of C- in all required chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics courses. Any required course not listed in the course descriptions may be considered for scheduling when the need arises. All 4-credit science courses have a laboratory component. Chemistry and biology electives must be selected with the advice and approval of the department adviser. Open electives should be selected based upon student interests and career goals from offerings in all schools.
Students majoring in biochemistry must complete the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| Biochemistry Core Requirements | ||
| CHE 110 & 110L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE 111 & 111L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHE 210 & 210L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE 211 & 211L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHE 215 & 215L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Lab | 4 |
| CHE 301 & 301L | Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE 302 & 302L | Physical Chemistry II and Physical Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHE 305 & 305L | Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab | 4 |
| CHE 315 & 315L | Biochemistry I and Biochemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE 316 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Chemistry Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| CHE 475 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
| CHE 476 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| CHE 490 | Chemistry Research I | 3 |
| CHE 491 | Chemistry Research II | 3 |
| Upper-level CHE elective course 2 | 3 | |
| Two upper-level BIO or BMS electives 3 | 6 | |
| Cognate Courses 4 | ||
| MA 141 | Calculus of a Single Variable 4,5 | 3 |
| PHY 110 & 110L | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab 4,6 | 4 |
| PHY 111 & 111L | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab 4,6 | 4 |
| BIO 150 & 150L | General Biology for Majors and General Biology for Majors Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 151 & 151L | Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics Lab | 4 |
| Open Electives 7 | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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All students must complete the University Curriculum requirements.
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Typically CHE 300 (offerings vary).
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Advanced biology electives for the biochemistry major are chosen in consultation with the departmental adviser.
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Required courses, which support the biochemistry major and may be used to satisfy requirements outside the major.
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MA 151 may be substituted for MA 141. MA 153 and MA 154 are also highly recommended but not required.
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Students take open electives to fulfill the minimum number of credits for graduation. Number of credits may vary depending on foreign language and math placement scores. Some cognate course credits may apply toward the University Curriculum.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation is 120.
Modern Language Requirement
The College of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. Students earning either degree must complete one foreign language through the 102 level, and all students are encouraged to pursue a balanced program of study.