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University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, B.S.

For a list of courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements, click here:  The Core Curriculum .

The Biochemistry Program prepares students for graduate study and professional careers in an exciting area of science of the chemistry that controls biological processes and molecular medicine. This program is a great option for pre-medical students as it provides all the medical school prerequisite course work and prepares the students for success in medical studies. Students declaring a major in biochemistry should work with their advisors to choose a minor that will best prepare them for the career or graduate/professional school of their choice.

Freshman Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 14

Junior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 17

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 14

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 13

1 CHEM 4080 Introduction to Research /CHEM 4083 Undergraduate Research , CHEM 4350 Drug Design Using Computational Chemistry , CHEM 4250 Drug Design and Synthesis , CHEM 3040 Physical Chemistry II , CHEM 3450 Toxicology , or CHEM 3011 Inorganic Chemistry .

2 MATH 2070  is a prerequisite for CHEM 3030 .

3 PHIL 3000  (Ethics of Genetic Engineering), PHIL 3250 Philosophy of Science , PHIL 3400 Ethical Conduct in Scientific Research , or other science-themed ethics course with approval of department head.

Summary: Program in Biochemistry

Foundations: 13

Explorations: 21

Engagements: 6

Major (CHEM): 36 *

Additional Required Courses for Major: 23

Minor: 18 #

Free Electives: 3 $

Total Hours: 120

*Includes courses also counted as part of the core requirements.

#A total of 18hrs must be taken for the minor.  Hours for non-chemistry courses required by the major may count toward a minor in that discipline.  Remaining hours (to 120) may be taken as free electives.

$MATH 1030 Pre-Calculus  is a prerequisite for MATH 1070 Introductory Calculus , and can be counted as a free elective.

@See note 3 for approved courses; All approved courses require an introductory Philosophy course as a prerequisite.  This prerequisite can be satisfied by taking an appropriate course from the Examined Life core offerings.