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 (1)
BIO 105 - Cell Structure and Function (2)
BIO 106 - Genetics and Development (2)
BIO 107 - Organismal Form and Function (2)
BIO 108 - Ecology and Evolution (2)
BIO 255 - Science and Faith (2)
BIO 260 - Introduction to Scientific Research (2)
BIO 316 - Modern Genetics (4)
BIO 321 - Molecular Cell Biology (4)
BIO 491 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Biology (2)

Biochemistry courses

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 (4)
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II (4)
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis (4) or
CHE 312 - Environmental and Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHE 492 - Senior Seminar II (1)

Math and Physics courses

MAT 111 - Introduction to Applied Calculus (4) preferred OR
MAT 121 - Calculus I (4)
MAT 220 - Biostatistics (4)
One of the following physics sequences:
PHY 111 - General Physics I (4)
PHY 112 - General Physics II (4)
or
PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I (4)
PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II (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 (4)
BIO 305 - Medical Biotechnology (4)
BIO 309 - Medicinal Botany (4)
BIO 314 - Microbiology (4)
BIO 333 - Immunology (4)
BIO 371 - Selected Topics (Variable) *
BIO 425 - Internship (Variable) (Biochemistry field)
BIO 471 - Research I (Variable) 4 credits maximum *
CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis (4) (if not taken as a required chemistry course above)
CHE 312 - Environmental and Instrumental Analysis (4) (if not taken as a required chemistry course above)
CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHE 316 - Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHE 320 - Biomembranes (4)
CHE 322 - Molecular Modeling for Life Sciences (2)
CHE 323 - Quantum Chemistry Modeling (2)
CHE 371 - Selected Topics in Chemistry I (2 - 4) *
CHE 471 - Research I (1-4) 4 credits maximum *
*Selected topics and research projects must be approved topics in biochemistry. See department chair.