Biochemistry, BS (0414)

Overview

College Core	46 credits
Additional Required Science	13 credits
Additional Co-requisites	4 credits
Major Requirements	54-56 credits
Open Electives	1-3 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

Required Courses in the College Core

To Satisfy College Core Area: STEM

MTH 231 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4

To Satisfy College Core Area: Computer Science

CS 201 - Computer Science I Credits: 4

Additional Required Science

BIO 101 - General Biology 1 Credits: 4.5
BIO 102 - General Biology 2 Credits: 4.5
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Additional Co-requisites

MTH 232 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4

Major Requirements

Students who choose to major in biochemistry must complete the following:

BIO 211 - Genetics Credits: 5
CHM 109 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
CHM 110 - General Chemistry 2 Credits: 4.5
CHM 209 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 210 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHM 220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 2
CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
CHM 222 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM 309 - Physical Chemistry 1 Credits: 3
CHM 311 - Physical Chemistry Lab 1 Credits: 2
CHM 321 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 322 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3
CHM 323 - Biochemical Methods Laboratory Credits: 1.5
CHM 420 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
CHM 422 - Biochemistry 2 Credits: 3
CHM 450 - Seminar Credits: 2
Biochemistry Elective 1
Biochemistry Elective 2

Biochemistry Electives

Two biochemistry electives are required, as advised (5-8 credits), chosen from the following courses. One of either CHM 441 or CHM 442 may be used to fulfill one of the required biochemistry electives.

BIO 399 - Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIO 403 - Principles of Toxicology Credits: 3
BIO 410 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: 3
BIO 480 - Molecular Biology Credits: 3
BIO 481 - Molecular Biology Lab Credits: 2
CHM 400 - Nanoscience Credits: 3
CHM 401 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 409 - Computational Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 424 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHM 441 - Research 1 Credits: 2
CHM 442 - Research 2 Credits: 2
CHM 493 - Special Topics Credits: 3

Note:

Electives should be chosen with the aid of an advisor based upon the student’s interest and goals. For pre-medical and pre-dental students, BIO 480/481 are strongly recommended to fulfill one of the required biochemistry electives.