Biochemistry, B.S.

Biochemistry core and collateral courses

Required electives, 8 credits

Choose from:

• BIOL 310 - Plant Genetics 3 cr.
• BIOL 311 - Population Genetics and Evolution 3 cr.
• BIOL 312 - Human Genetics 4 cr.
• BIOL 313 - Cancer Biology 3 cr.
• BIOL 317 - Developmental Biology 4 cr.
• BIOL 333 - General Microbiology 4 cr.
• BIOL 351 - Plant Physiology 4 cr. *
• BIOL 370 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4 cr.
• BIOL 381 - Animal Physiology 4 cr. *
• BIOL 382 - Endocrinology of Mammals 3 cr.
• BIOL 385 - Human Physiology 4 cr. *
• BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy 4 cr.
• BIOL 389 - Immunology 3 cr.
• BIOL 390 - Neurobiology 3 cr.
• BIOL 391 - Essentials of Python for Bioinformatics 2 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.
• BIOL 487 - Survey in Human Dissection 2 cr.
• BIOL 498 - Selected Topics in Biology 1-4 cr.
• BIOL 499 - Biology Internship 1-4 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 399 - Special Work 1-3 cr. (2 cr. max)
• CHEM 425 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
• CHEM 499 - Independent Research 1-3 cr. (2 cr max)
• MATH 226 - Calculus II 5 cr.
• MATH 227 - Calculus III 4 cr.

Areas of emphasis (optional)

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

Communication in the Major

• BIOL 490 - Senior Seminar 2 cr. (if taken)
• 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 I 4 cr.

Capstone Experience

• BIOL 490 - Senior Seminar 2 cr.

• OR

• BIOL 495 - Capstone Undergraduate Research Experience 2 cr. or
• CHEM 495 - Capstone Undergraduate Research Experience 2 cr.