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Biochemistry (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is designed to give students a strong foundation in the chemical and biological sciences providing for employment or future study in a variety of specialized areas. This degree is recommended for students pursuing a career in biotechnology, medical research, pharmaceutical chemistry or the health professions.  The pre-medicine concentration is designed for students planning to pursue a medical degree after completion of their biochemistry degree.

Requirements

1. 67-68 semester hours distributed as follows:

I. Support courses:

BIOL 1402Genl Biol I for Majors and Lab

BIOL 3311Cell Biology

BIOL 3361Genetics

MATH 2312Calculus I

MATH 2313Calculus II

PHYS 2305Physics I

PHYS 2105Physics I Lab

PHYS 2306Physics II

PHYS 2106Physics II Laboratory

II. Introductory Chemistry courses:

CHEM 1301Chemical Principles I

CHEM 1101Chemical Principles I Lab

CHEM 1302Chemical Principles II

CHEM 1102Chemical Principles II Lab

Note: CHEM 1203L, General Chemistry laboratory, is equivalent to the combination of CHEM 1101, Chemical Principles I laboratory and CHEM 1102 Chemical Principles II laboratory.

III. Foundation Chemistry Courses:

CHEM 2311Organic Chemistry I

CHEM 2111Organic Chemistry I Lab

CHEM 3321Quantitative Analysis

CHEM 3221Quantitative Analysis Lab

CHEM 4351Biochemistry I

CHEM 4251Biochemistry I Laboratory

CHEM 4431Physical Chemistry and Lab

IV. In-Depth Courses:

CHEM 2312Organic Chemistry II

CHEM 2112Organic Chemistry II Lab

CHEM 4352Biochemistry II

CHEM 4252Biochemistry II Laboratory

CHEM 4260Advanced Chemical Research

*Two semesters of CHEM 4160 may be substituted for CHEM 4260.

V. Chemistry/Biology Elective: ONE of the following

CHEM 33xxAdvanced Chemistry Elective--Any 3000 level or higher chemistry course not already required; advisor's approval required

BIOL 3202Res Methods-Cell/Molecular Gen

BIOL 3471General Microbiology

VI. Biochemistry Elective:

Students must select one course from the following selection.

CHEM 4353Molecular Biochemistry

CHEM 4354Enzymology