Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science

Prospective Biochemistry majors should meet with the Division Chair as soon as possible in order to prepare an appropriate study plan.

Biochemistry Major Requirements

Required Courses (35 credits)

BIO 1001Principles of Biology I

4

BIO 1002Principles of Biology II

4

CHM 1001Principles of Chemistry I

3

CHM 1003Principles of Chemistry Lab I

1

CHM 1002Principles of Chemistry II

3

CHM 1004Principles of Chemistry Lab II

1

CHM 2001Organic Chemistry I

3

CHM 2005Organic Chemistry I Lab

1

CHM 2002Organic Chemistry II

3

CHM 2006Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

BIO 3061Biochemistry I

4

BIO 3062Biochemistry II

4

CHM 2009Physical Chemistry I

3

Co-requisites (16 credits)

MATH 1030Calculus I

4

MATH 1032Calculus II

4

 

PHY 1101PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I

3

PHY 1103PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LAB

1

PHY 1102PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II

3

PHY 1104PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LAB

1

Electives

Four courses total required (13-15 credits)
Chemistry - Choose 1-3 of the following:

CHM 2010Physical Chemistry II

3

CHM 2015Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHM 2018Environmental Chemistry

3

CHM 3003Chemical & Instrumental Analysis

3

CHM 3020Medicinal Chemistry

3

 

Biology- Choose 1-3 of the following:

BIO 3003Principles of Genetics

4

BIO 3005Developmental Biology

4

BIO 3007Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO 3013Microbiology

4

BIO 3017Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

BIO 3028Immunology

3

BIO 3030Molecular Cell Biology

3

BIO 3057Forensic Biology

4

BIO 3080MOLECULAR BIO TECHNIQUES

4

Capstone Course:

BIO 3400Research Methods in the Life Sciences

3