Biochemistry, B.S.
[Biochemistry—0414]
Biochemistry is a fast-changing and dynamic field of study that applies the fundamental laws and techniques of chemistry to understanding the chemical structure and reactions of living organisms. The Bachelor of Science degree is an interdisciplinary 66-semester hour program including courses in biochemistry, biology, and chemistry. A core sequence of two 3-semester hour lecture courses covers the essential elements of biochemistry and molecular biology. Two one-hour laboratory courses accompany each of these courses and provide a thorough introduction to essential techniques and methods used in modern biochemical research. Independent research is emphasized in a 1-3 semester-hour research project.
SPECIFICS OF THE BIOCHEMISTRY B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 120
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60
General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exceptions: the lab science requirement and mathematics proficiency are met through the major requirements.
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.
Major Requirements: 65 hours as follows:
- 12 hours in biology: BIOL 1110, 1110 lab, 1120, 1120 lab, 3020, 3020 lab;
- 8 hours of biology electives chosen from: BIOL 3010, 3010 lab, 3060, 3060 lab, 4010, 4010 lab, 4200, 4200 lab;
- 20 hours in chemistry: CHEM 1110*, 1110 lab, 1120, 1120 lab, 2110, 2110 lab, 2120, 2120 lab, 3110, 4600;
- 13 hours in biochemistry: BCHE 2310, 3050, 3050 lab, 3060, 3060 lab, 3300, 4980;
- 12 hours in mathematics and physics: MATH 2281*, PHYS 1001* or 2001* and PHYS 1002 or 2002.
* Passing a placement exam could be required before enrolling in some introductory courses. CHEM 1110R (0) may be required as a corequisite if it is determined that additional support would benefit the student.