Biochemistry (B.S.)

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The Biochemistry major focuses on the molecular and cellular levels of organization in living organisms, with an emphasis on molecular biology and biotechnological aspects. Students who graduate with this degree are highly qualified to enter graduate or medical school or work in a biotechnology area, employing the tool kit of molecular biology and biochemistry. The biochemistry major is for students wishing to focus on the detailed cellular and sub-cellular aspects of living systems which form the basis of many modern pharmaceutical interventions in human health.

Biology courses

BIO 105 , BIO 106 , BIO 107 , and BIO 108 may be fulfilled with a score of 5 on the AP Biology exam.

BIO 100 - First Year Seminar Credits: 1
BIO 105 - Cell Structure and Function Credits: 2
BIO 106 - Genetics and Development Credits: 2
BIO 107 - Organismal Form and Function Credits: 2
BIO 108 - Ecology and Evolution Credits: 2
BIO 255 - Biological Sciences and Faith Credits: 2
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

BIO 205 - Introduction to the Discipline of Biochemistry Credits: 2
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 309 - Medicinal 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.