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 1001	Principles of Biology I	4
BIO 1002	Principles of Biology II	4
CHM 1001	Principles of Chemistry I	3
CHM 1003	Principles of Chemistry Lab I	1
CHM 1002	Principles of Chemistry II	3
CHM 1004	Principles of Chemistry Lab II	1
CHM 2001	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHM 2005	Organic Chemistry I Lab	1
CHM 2002	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHM 2006	Organic Chemistry II Lab	1
BIO 3061	Biochemistry I	4
BIO 3062	Biochemistry II	4
CHM 2009	Physical Chemistry I	3

Co-requisites (16 credits)

MATH 1030	Calculus I	4
MATH 1032	Calculus II	4
PHY 1101	PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I	3
PHY 1103	PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LAB	1
PHY 1102	PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II	3
PHY 1104	PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LAB	1

Electives

Four courses total required (13-15 credits)

	Chemistry - Choose 1-3 of the following:
CHM 2010	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHM 2015	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHM 2018	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHM 3003	Chemical & Instrumental Analysis	3
CHM 3020	Medicinal Chemistry	3
	Biology- Choose 1-3 of the following:
BIO 3003	Principles of Genetics	4
BIO 3005	Developmental Biology	4
BIO 3007	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIO 3013	Microbiology	4
BIO 3017	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
BIO 3028	Immunology	3
BIO 3030	Molecular Cell Biology	3
BIO 3057	Forensic Biology	4
BIO 3080	MOLECULAR BIO TECHNIQUES	4

Capstone Course:

BIO 3400

Research Methods in the Life Sciences

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