Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Track
This track is designed for students who have interests in both chemistry and biology. In particular, it is designed for students interested in the chemistry of living organisms.
This course of study prepares students for careers in biochemistry-related fields. It is also well suited for students planning to enroll in graduate school or professional schools, such as medical, dental, veterinary or pharmacy schools.
A student completing this major is not required to complete a minor or an area of concentration.
Required courses
| Course | Offered |
|---|---|
| CHE 120-120L -- General Chemistry I with Laboratory | Fall, Spring |
| CHE 121-121L -- General Chemistry II with Laboratory | Spring, Summer |
| CHE 310-310L -- Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | Fall, Spring |
| CHE 311-311L -- Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory | Spring, Summer |
| CHE 340-340L -- Analytical Chemistry with Laboratory | Fall |
| CHE 360 -- Physical Chemistry I | Fall |
| CHE 361 -- Physical Chemistry II | Spring |
| CHE 362L -- Physical Chemistry with Laboratory | Spring |
| CHE 391W -- Chemical Information and Writing | Spring |
| CHE 400 -- Chemistry Seminar | Fall, occasionally Spring |
| CHE/BIO 482/482L -- Biochemistry I with Laboratory | Fall |
| CHE/BIO 483/483L -- Biochemistry II with Laboratory | Spring |
| BIO 150-150L -- Introduction to Biology I | Fall, Spring |
| BIO 151-151L -- Introduction to Biology II | Spring, Summer |
| BIO 348 -- Genetics, Molecular and Cell I | Fall |
| MAT 129-229 -- Calculus I and II or MAT 128, 227, 228 -- Calculus A, B and C |
Fall, Spring |
| PHY 211-213 -- General Physics I and II with Laboratory or PHY 220-222 -- University Physics I and II with Laboratory |
Fall, Spring |
Electives (select at least two of the following courses)
| Course | Offered |
|---|---|
| BIO 302-302L -- General Microbiology with Laboratory | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| BIO 349-349L -- Genetics, Molecular and Cell II with Laboratory | Spring |
| BIO 360 -- Biology of the Cell | Spring |
| BIO 400-400L -- Molecular Biology of the Cell | Fall |
| CHE 350-350L -- Instrumental Analysis with Laboratory | Spring |