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Biochemistry Major, B.S., Professional

The Bachelor of Science-professional in Biochemistry is ideal for students interested in graduate study in biochemistry and molecular biology.  This degree is certified by the American Chemical Society and accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  Biochemistry students have research opportunities in areas such as design of enzyme inhibitors, protein chemistry, bio-organic reaction mechanisms, biosensor development and tumorigenesis.

Degree Requirements

 

Requirements for a B.S. - Professional degree in biochemistry:

BIO 203Biological Diversity

4
BIO 203LBiological Diversity Laboratory

0
BIO 204Biological Unity

4
BIO 204LBiological Unity Laboratory

0
CHE 152General Chemistry I

3
CHE 153LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 154General Chemistry II

3
CHE 155LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 232Organic Chemistry I

3
CHE 233LOrganic Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 234Organic Chemistry II

3
CHE 235LOrganic Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 310Analytical Chemistry

4
CHE 310LAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory

0
PHY 205General Physics with Calculus I

4
PHY 205LGeneral Physics with Calculus I Laboratory

0
PHY 206General Physics with Calculus II

4
PHY 206LGeneral Physics with Calculus II Laboratory

0
MAT 260Calculus I

4
MAT 261Calculus II

4
CHE 245Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

4
CHE 245LIntermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

0
CHE 320Biochemistry

3
CHE 320LBiochemistry Laboratory

1
CHE 325Biochemistry of Metabolism

3
CHE 352Physical Chemistry I

3
CHE 353LPhysical Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHE 354Physical Chemistry II

3
CHE 355LPhysical Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CHE 420Advanced Biochemistry

4
CHE 430Advanced Instrumental Chemistry

4
CHE 430LAdvanced Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory

0
CHE 451Introduction to Research

1-4
4 credits of CHE 451 are required

One of the following lecture/laboratory pairs:

BIO 300General Genetics

4
BIO 300LGeneral Genetics Laboratory

0
BIO 330General Physiology

4
BIO 330LGeneral Physiology Laboratory

0
BIO 320Molecular Genetics

4
BIO 320LMolecular Genetics Laboratory

0

An alternative to the PHY 205/PHY 206 sequence is the three-course combination of PHY 200/PHY 201/PHY 307.  This is relevant for students changing their major to the B.S. Biochemistry after they have taken PHY 200/PHY 201.

 

Total Credit Hours: 79