Biochemistry Field Major
The departments of biological sciences and chemistry participate jointly in this program. Students selecting this major should seek the advice of one of the departmental advisors or chairpersons as early as possible.
The required courses are:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
CHEM 211 & CHEM 212 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 10 |
CHEM 523 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 531 & CHEM 532 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II | 10 |
CHEM 662 & CHEM 663 | Biochemistry I and Biochemistry II | 6 |
CHEM 664 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
CHEM 666 | Special Topics in Biochemistry | 3 |
or BIOL 666 | Special Topics in Biochemistry | |
CHEM 669 | Research In Biochemistry | 2 |
or BIOL 669 | Research in Biochemistry | |
BIOL 210 & BIOL 211 | General Biology I and General Biology II | 8 |
BIOL 419 | Genetics | 4 |
BIOL 420 | Molecular Cell Biology | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 5-6 | |
Precalculus Mathematics | ||
College Algebra and College Trigonometry | ||
PHYS 213 & PHYS 214 | General College Physics I and General College Physics II | 10 |
Biochemistry Electives — select 21 credit hours in consultation with a biochemistry academic advisor | 21 | |
Total Credit Hours | 90-91 |
Applied Learning
Students in the BS — field major in biochemistry program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing at least one semester of undergraduate research, by enrollment in CHEM 669.