B. S. Major in Biochemistry
This degree meets the recommended requirements as outlined by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
75-79 S. H. (No Minor Required)
Required Courses (75 S.H.)
Chemistry (40 S.H.)
- 212, 213 Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
- 350, 351 Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
- 360 Chemical Information (2)
- 400, 401 Biochemistry I, II (7)
- 402 Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
- 412 Physical Chemistry I (3)
- 413 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I(1)
- 425 Analytical Chemistry I (4)
- 450 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
- 475 Seminar in Chemistry (1)
- Note: Students should begin the math and chemistry sequences at the same time.
Mathematics (8-12 S.H.)
- 120 Precalculus (4)
- 160/165 Calculus I, II (8)
- Note: Precalculus, may be omitted if students have otherwise met the prerequisite for MATH 160.
Physics (8 S.H.)
- 221, 222 University Physics I, II (8)
Biology (14 S.H.)
- 241 Basics of Life (4)
- 242 Organismal Diversity (4)
- 308 Cell Biology (3)
- 310 Genetics (3)
Chemistry Electives(5 S.H.)
- Chemistry 414, 415, 426, 427, 430, 438, 439, 447, 451
- Note: CHEM 430 cannot account for more than 3 S.H. of Chemistry electives.
Other Suggested Electives:
- STATS 210 or 305, MATH 260, ENG 210, BIOL 430/431
