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Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Degree

B.S. Plan B

 

Biochemistry Option

ACS Certified

 

The B.S. in Chemistry degree offers greater concentration in chemistry than the B.A. degree option and is recommended for those students planning careers in chemical industry or engineering or for those who plan to pursue graduate study.  A senior research thesis and seminar is required and designed to introduce students to modern advanced techniques and approaches to chemical research in conjunction with a faculty advisor.

 

This option is designed to allow students to study the interrelationship between structure and function in living cells at the molecular level, and explore the rapidly developing interface between chemistry and biology.  This degree plan follows the guidelines of the American Chemical Society for professional training.  Students entering this program will complete the regular requirements of a B.S. in Chemistry degree as well as biochemistry and biology courses.  This curriculum prepares a student to enter graduate studies in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field, or professional school.  It can be used to pursue opportunities in biotechnology, clinical chemistry, biomedical engineering, toxicology, and pharmacology to name a few examples.

 

Upon completion of this degree program the student will have acquired:

  1. A well-developed understanding of the major areas of chemistry including organic, analytical, physical, and inorganic chemistry.

  2. The ability to integrate principles from other sub-disciplines of biology and chemistry to the study of biochemistry.

  3. The ability to formulate significant research questions, design experiments, carry out experimental protocol, and analyze and interpret data in both chemistry and biochemistry.

  4. The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations

  5. An understanding of mathematical formalism as applied to chemistry and biochemistry.

  6. Proficiency in retrieving information from the literature.

  7. The ability to use appropriate computer applications and information technology as applied to chemistry and biochemistry.

  8. Adequate preparation to compete successfully in a science-related career and/or a graduate or professional program.

  9. An understanding of the impact of chemistry and biochemistry in a global/societal context.

 

 

   

Hours

Core Areas A,B,C,D,& E

(see undergraduate catalogue)

  • Core Area A must include MATH 1113*

  • Core Area D must include MATH 1634* and PHYS 2211,  PHYS 2212 is recommended     (*2 hrs moved to Area F)

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Core Area F:  Courses specific to the major

MATH 2644

CHEM 1211K or CHEM 1230K

CHEM 1212K or CHEM 2422 and 2422L

CHEM 2411 and 2411L

MATH credit from Area A and D

 

4

4

4

4

2

 18

Concentration

Courses from the major:

 

CHEM 2130

CHEM 2422 and 2422L (if not in F)

CHEM 3310K

CHEM 4330K

CHEM 3521

CHEM 3522

CHEM 3550L

CHEM 4913L

CHEM 4612

CHEM 4083**

CHEM 4084**

CHEM 4711

CHEM 4712

CHEM 4720L

 

Courses from supporting disciplines:

 

MATH 3303 or MATH 2654

BIOL 1107 & 1107L

BIOL 1108 & 1108L

BIOL 2134 & 2134L

 

 

 

 

1

0-4

4

4

3

3

2

2

3

4

1

3

3

2

 

 

 

3

4

4

4

 50-54
Electives   6-10
     
TOTAL   120
 

General Restrictions:  Students are allowed only one D in the courses used to satisfy the major.  A maximum of 6 hours of research is allowed in the degree program.  Six (6) hours of WAC courses are required.

 

**A senior thesis paper and oral presentation are required.

 

 

 

 

Recommended Plan of Study For B.S. in Biochemistry

 

 This semester-wise plan is designed to ensure that students take Chemistry courses and their pre-requisites and other required courses in a timely fashion to graduate in four years. 

 

  • So as to achieve an average load of 15 hours per semester, please add core courses, general electives and Chemistry electives. 
  • CHEM 3310K (Analytical Chemistry) must be taken no later than the fall semester of the junior year; it is recommended to take it earlier. 
  • A student may start working on research at any time; it is highly recommended that they start no later than their junior year. 

  

FRESHMAN FALL

 

FRESHMAN SPRING

 

CHEM 1211 – Principles of Chem I

4

CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chem II

4

MATH 1113 – PreCalculus

4

MATH 1634 – Calculus I

4

ENGL 1101 – English Composition I

3

ENGL 1102 – English Composition II

3

BIOL 1107/1107L – Principles of Biology I

4

BIOL 1108/1108L – Principles of Biology II

4

 

 

XIDS 2001

1

Total

15

Total

16

 

SOPHOMORE FALL

 

SOPHOMORE SPRING

 

CHEM 2411/2411L – Organic Chem I

4

CHEM 2422/2422L – Organic Chem II

4

PHYS 2211 – Physics I (Calc based)

4

PHYS 2212 – Physics II  (Calc based)

4

MATH 2644 – Calculus II

4

CHEM 2130 – Chem Sophomore Seminar

1

BIOL 2134/2134L - Molecular Cell Biology

4

Core Area B, C or E

3

 

 

Core Area B, C or E

3

Total

16

Total

15

 

JUNIOR FALL

 

JUNIOR SPRING

 

CHEM 3521 – Quantum Chemistry

3

CHEM 3522 – Chemical Thermodynamics

3

CHEM 3310 – Analytical Chemistry

4

CHEM 4712 – Physical Biochemistry

3

MATH 3303 – Differential Equations

3

 CHEM 4330K – Instrumental Analysis

4

Choose from Research/Chemistry elective/Core/General elective

5

Choose from Research/Chemistry elective/Core/General elective

5

Total

15

 

15

 

SENIOR FALL

 

SENIOR SPRING

 

Biology Elective

3

CHEM 4612 – Advanced Inorganic

3

CHEM 4711 – Biochemistry

3

CHEM 4913L – Advanced Synthesis Lab

2
CHEM 3550L – Physical Chemistry Lab

2

 CHEM 4720L – Biochemistry Laboratory

2

 

 

CHEM 4084 – Senior Seminar

1

Choose from Research/Chemistry elective/Core/General elective

7

Choose from Research/Chemistry elective/Core/General elective

5

 

15

 

13

 

Click on course number to link to the respective chemistry course description and prerequisites.