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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.

    A semester-by-semester outline of the biochemistry degree program (including credit hours) is presented below.

    To request additional information please contact the IIT Office of Admissions.

    Curriculum


    Semester 1 Hrs. Semester 2 Hrs.
    CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I 4 CHEM 125 Principles of Chemistry II 4
    BIOL 107 General Biology I - Lecture 3 BIOL 115 Human Biology - Lecture 3
    BIOL 109 General Biology I - Lab 1 BIOL 117 Experimental Biology - Lab 1
    BIOL 100 Introduction to the Profession 2

    Humanities 100-level* 3
    MATH 151 Calculus I 5 MATH 152 Calculus II 5

    15
    16
    Semester 3 Hrs. Semester 4 Hrs.
    PHYS 123 General Physics I 4 PHYS 221 General Physics II 4
    CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I 4 CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry II 3
    BIOL 214 Genetics 3 BIOL 210 Microbiology Lectures 3
    MATH 251 Calculus III 4 CHEM 240 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2
    CS 105 Computer Science 2

    Hum/Soc Sci Elective* 3

    17
    15
    Semester 5 Hrs. Semester 6 Hrs.
    CHEM 247 Analytical Chemistry 3 BIOL 402 Metabolic Biochemistry 3
    BIOL 401 Introductory Biochemistry 3 BIOL 404 Biochemistry Laboratory 3
    PHYS 223 General Physics III
    BME 433 Biostatistics 3


    ??? or
    Technical Elective+
    3-4

    Technical Elective+ 3


    Technical Elective+ 3 IPRO 497 InterProfessional Project 3


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective* 3

    Hum/Soc Sci Elective* 3

    15-16
    18
    Semester 7 Hrs. Semester 8 Hrs.
    BIOL 445 Cell Biology Lectures 3 CHEM 485 Chemistry Colloquium 1
    BIOL 446 Cell Biology Laboratory 3 CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II
    CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I 3

    ??? or
    Technical Elective+
    3-4
    BIOL 495 Biology Colloquium 1 IPRO 497 InterProfessional Project 3


    Technical Elective+ 3

    Technical Elective+ 3


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective* 3

    Hum/Soc Sci Elective* 3






    Hum/Soc Sci Elective* 3

    16
    16-17
    Total Credit Hours 127-129

    * Humanities and social sciences components of General Education Requirement
    + Any advanced course selected in consultation with the academic advisor.

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