Biochemistry: Biology (B.S.)

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The Biochemistry: Biology major is for students wishing to major in biochemistry with a focus on biology. The requirements for the Biochemistry: Chemistry are found here .

Biology courses

BIO 150 and BIO 151 may be fulfilled with a score of 5 on the AP Biology exam.

BIO 100 - First Year Seminar Credits: 1
BIO 150 - Biology I: Cells and Genetics Credits: 4
BIO 151 - Biology II: Animal Biology Credits: 4
BIO 260 - Introduction to Research in Biology Credits: 2
BIO 316 - Modern Genetics Credits: 4
BIO 321 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 4
BIO 492 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Biochemistry Credits: 2

Biochemistry courses

BIO255 may be fulfilled with BIO 250 .

BIO 205 Intro to Biochemistry Credits: 1 (course pending)
BIO 255 Biochemistry and Faith Credits: 2 (course pending)
BIO 341 - Biochemistry Credits: 4

Chemistry courses

CHE 111 and CHE 112 may be fulfilled with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry exam.

CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4 or
CHE 312 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHE 492 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 1

Math and Physics courses

MAT 121 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 122 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MAT 220 - Biostatistics Credits: 4
One of the following physics sequences:
PHY 111 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 112 - General Physics II Credits: 4
or
PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4

Elective courses

12 additional credits, including at least 2 credits from each department; a research or internship experience is strongly encouraged):

BIO 225 - Nutrition Credits: 4
BIO 305 - Medical Biotechnology Credits: 4
BIO 308 - Botany Credits: 4
BIO 314 - Microbiology Credits: 4
BIO 333 - Immunology Credits: 4
BIO 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4 *
BIO 425 - Internship Credits: Variable (Biochemistry field)
BIO 471 - Research I Credits: Variable 4 credits maximum *
CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4 (if not taken as a required chemistry course above)
CHE 312 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4 (if not taken as a required chemistry course above)
CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 316 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 320 - Biomembranes Credits: 4
CHE 322 - Molecular Modeling for Life Sciences Credits: 2
CHE 323 - Quantum Chemistry Modeling Credits: 2
CHE 371 - Selected Topics in Chemistry I Credits: 2 *
CHE 471 - Research I Credits: 1-4 4 credits maximum *
*Selected topics and research projects must be approved topics in biochemistry. See department chair.