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Biochemistry, B.S.

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This major is a Multidisciplinary major.

Consists of a minimum of 82 total credits (77 credits if taking CHEM 117 ).

Biochemistry core and collateral courses

Biology

BIOL 130 - Introduction to Plant Biology 5 cr.
BIOL 160 - Introduction to Animal Biology 5 cr.
BIOL 210 - Principles of Genetics 3 cr.
BIOL 314 - Cell Biology 4 cr.
BIOL 320 - Molecular Biology 4 cr.
BIOL 351 - Plant Physiology 4 cr. or
BIOL 381 - Animal Physiology 4 cr. or
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology 4 cr.
BIOL 490 - Senior Seminar 2 cr.

Chemistry

CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry 5 cr. and
CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry 5 cr.
or
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles 5 cr.
CHEM 248 - Quantitative Analysis 4 cr.
CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 333 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 365 - Biochemistry 4 cr.

Mathematics

MATH 120 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 355 - Elementary Statistical Methods 4 cr.

Physics

PHYS 203 - College Physics I 5 cr. and
PHYS 204 - College Physics II 5 cr.
or
PHYS 240 - University Physics I 5 cr. and
PHYS 250 - University Physics II 5 cr.

Required electives, 8 credits

Choose from:

BIOL 310 - Plant Genetics 3 cr.
BIOL 312 - Human Genetics 4 cr.
BIOL 333 - General Microbiology 4 cr.
BIOL 351 - Plant Physiology 4 cr. *
BIOL 381 - Animal Physiology 4 cr. *
BIOL 382 - Endocrinology of Mammals 3 cr.
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology 4 cr. *
BIOL 389 - Immunology 3 cr.
BIOL 390 - Neurobiology 3 cr.
BIOL 399 - Independent Studies 1 or 2 cr.
BIOL 400 - Communication in Research 1 cr.
BIOL 415 - Advanced Microbiology 3 cr.
BIOL 420 - Protein Purification Workshop 1 cr.
CHEM 329 - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 2 cr.
CHEM 355 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 387 - Spectral Identification of Organic Compounds 1 cr.
CHEM 425 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 499 - Independent Research 1-3 cr. (2 cr max)
MATH 121 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 222 - Calculus III 4 cr.

Note

*If not included in the core requirements.

Note

These courses may apply to one of the emphasis areas below.

Areas of emphasis (optional)

You may use these recommended course groupings to personalize your program after consulting with your adviser.

Biochemistry/chemistry/biophysics

Biotechnology/molecular biology/genetics

BIOL 310 - Plant Genetics 3 cr.
BIOL 312 - Human Genetics 4 cr.
BIOL 333 - General Microbiology 4 cr.
BIOL 389 - Immunology 3 cr.
BIOL 415 - Advanced Microbiology 3 cr.
BIOL 420 - Protein Purification Workshop 1 cr.

Communication in the Major

Capstone Experience

BIOL 490 - Senior Seminar 2 cr.