Biochemistry, B.S. (CIP 26.0202)

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation and Undergraduate Academic Policies . As part of these policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Major Requirements

A candidate for the Bachelor’s degree with a major in biochemistry must satisfactorily complete the following courses in biology and chemistry:

Biology requirements include

BIOL 111 - Basic Biology (4)
BIOL 201 - Cellular & Molecular Biology (4)
BIOL 342 - Genetics (4)
BIOL 430 - Biochemistry (4)
BIOL 508 - Molecular Techniques (4) - BIOL 508 is offered in the summer only.

Chemistry requirements include

In addition, students are required to take

One science seminar course

Select from the following list:

9 credit hours of electives

Selected from the following list:

Note:

Research (BIOL 441 , CHEM 445 , and CHEM 446 ) cannot be taken for more than 4 of the 9 credits of biochemistry electives.

Either BIOL 205 or CHEM 220 can be counted as an elective, but not both

Mathematics

Physics

One year of calculus-based physics

Note:

Are required of a biochemistry major. Candidates who are considering graduate studies are recommended to take an additional year of calculus and an additional 300 or 400 level BIOL or CHEM course as electives.