Biochemistry, BS (0414)

Required Courses in the University Core

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.

* Continuation in the Biochemistry/Chemistry Major

A minimum of a C grade in CHM 110 - General Chemistry 2  is required in order to take chemistry and biochemistry courses above the 100-level. A student who repeats CHM 209 - Organic Chemistry I  must earn a minimum grade of C in the second attempt in order to remain in a Chemistry or Biochemistry major.

A student who does not earn a C or higher in CHM 110  may retake the course to remain a degree candidate in the major.  A student who does not earn a C or higher in the second attempt of CHM 110  and/or CHM 209  must meet with the Department Chair and the Advising Center to help the student choose a major that will lead to successful degree completion. If the student requires further assistance, the chair will refer the student to the Dean.