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    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry


    Most of the challenges facing society require an understanding of both biology and chemistry. We offer the biochemistry degree program as a way of preparing students to attain that understanding.

    Students in the biochemistry degree program take a challenging array of lecture and discussion classes as well as laboratory courses. The program provides substantial flexibility, so students and their academic advisors can tailor the program to the students' particular needs. The program provides a thorough preparation for students headed for careers as clinicians or as researchers. Many biochemistry majors will participate actively in research during the school year or during the summer.

    So whether you plan to go to medical school, work in a pharmaceutical firm, or pursue a Ph.D. in molecular biology, the biochemistry degree offers a solid preparation.


    Required Courses

    Biology

    BIOL 100 Introduction to the Profession 2 Credits
    BIOL 107 General Biology 3 Credits
    BIOL 109 General Biology Laboratory 1 Credit
    BIOL 115 Human Biology 3 Credits
    BIOL 117 Experimental Biology Laboratory 1 Credit
    BIOL 210 Microbiology 3 Credits
    BIOL 214 Genetics 3 Credits
    BIOL 401 Introductory Biochemistry 3 Credits
    BIOL 402 Metabolic Biochemistry 3 Credits
    BIOL 404 Biochemistry Laboratory 3 Credits
    BIOL 445 Cell Biology 3 Credits
    BIOL 446 Cell Biology Laboratory 3 Credits
    BIOL 495 Biology Colloquium 1 Credit

    Chemistry

    CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credits
    CHEM 125 Principles of Chemistry II 4 Credits
    CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits
    CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits
    CHEM 240 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits
    CHEM 247 Analytical Chemistry 3 Credits
    CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I 3 Credits
    CHEM 344* Physical Chemistry II 3 Credits
    CHEM 485 Chemistry Colloquium 1 Credit

    Physics

    PHYS 123 General Physics I 4 Credits
    PHYS 221 General Physics II 4 Credits
    PHYS 223* General Physics III 4 Credits

    Math

    MATH 151 Calculus I 5 Credits
    MATH 152 Calculus II 5 Credits
    MATH 251 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 4 Credits
    BME 433 Biostatistics 3 Credits

    General Education

    IPRO 497 Interprofessional Project (2 Semesters) 6 Credits
    CS 105 Intro to Computer Programming I 2 Credits
    Humanities and Social Science 21 Credits
    Technical Electives 14/16 Credits

    Total Credits

    128-130

    *Student must complete either PHYS 223 or CHEM 344

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