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.  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 203	Biological Diversity	4
BIO 203L	Biological Diversity Laboratory	0
BIO 204	Biological Unity	4
BIO 204L	Biological Unity Laboratory	0
CHE 152	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 153L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 154	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 155L	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 232	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 233L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 234	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 235L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 310	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 310L	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	0
PHY 205	General Physics with Calculus I	4
PHY 205L	General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory	0
PHY 206	General Physics with Calculus II	4
PHY 206L	General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory	0
MAT 260	Calculus I	4
MAT 261	Calculus II	4
CHE 245	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 245L	Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	0
CHE 320	Biochemistry	3
CHE 320L	Biochemistry Laboratory	1
CHE 325	Biochemistry of Metabolism	3
CHE 352	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHE 353L	Physical Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHE 354	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 355L	Physical Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 420	Advanced Biochemistry	4
CHE 430	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry	4
CHE 430L	Advanced Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory	0
CHE 451	Introduction to Research	1-4

4 credits of CHE 451 are required

One of the following:

BIO 300	General Genetics	4
BIO 300L	General Genetics Laboratory	0
BIO 330	General Physiology	4
BIO 330L	General Physiology Laboratory	0
BIO 320	Molecular Genetics	4
BIO 320L	Molecular Genetics Laboratory	0

 

Total Credit Hours: 79