Biochemistry B.S.
Major Check Sheet
Administered by the Department of Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry (61-65 semester hours) is offered in a three-tiered structure. Foundational courses are taken from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. Intermediate courses in biochemistry, genetics and organic chemistry provide in-depth knowledge. Advanced electives in biochemistry, biology and chemistry allow students flexibility in tailoring a curriculum to fit their post baccalaureate goals. The major concludes with a capstone experience focusing on an advanced topic in biochemistry coupled with the creation of a scientific research proposal.
Students who major in biochemistry will gain access to state-of-the-art technology and be able to put their knowledge into practice through internships and/or undergraduate research. Biochemical research may be offered by appropriate faculty in either the Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Physics. Undergraduate researchers are encouraged to present their results at local, regional and national scientific meetings.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biochemistry requires the following courses:
| BIO 111 | INTRODUCTORY CELL BIOLOGY | 3 sh |
| BIO 113 | CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY | 1 sh |
| BIO 212 | INTRODUCTORY POPULATION BIOLOGY | 3 sh |
| BIO 214 | POPULATION BIOLOGY LABORATORY | 1 sh |
| CHM 111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 sh |
| CHM 112 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 sh |
Select one of the following Physics sequences
: 8 sh
Students must take a minimum of 10 hours from the following courses:
At least 4 hours from CHM and 4 hours from BIO
(Other electives can be substituted with approval of the department);
At least 2 hours must include laboratory-based content.
- Students cannot use both BIO 328 and CHM 355 as elective courses
- BIO 499/CHM 499/PHY 499 must be approved by the coordinator as having biochemical content
- BIO 499/CHM 499/PHY 499 cannot count for more than 2 sh toward the major
- MTH 251 is a prerequisite for CHM 334
Students majoring in biochemistry cannot also declare a minor in either biology or chemistry.
Total Credit Hours: 61-65