Biochemistry
Office: 204 Houghton Hall
(716) 673-3287
E-mail: Matthew.Fountain@fredonia.edu
Matthew A. Fountain, Coordinator
Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/biochemistry/
Biochemistry is at the core of modern science, enabling fundamental advances in medicine, agriculture, industry and basic science. Indeed, biochemists conduct some of the most exciting research in science today, and careers in biochemistry rank among the highest on almost every published list of "Best Careers." Fredonia's Bachelor of Science degree program in Biochemistry is administered jointly by the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. With its emphasis on mastery of technical and analytical skills in biochemistry, Fredonia's program is designed to prepare students for graduate school, medical school, or careers in biochemical research. It also provides a broad foundation in the liberal arts, enhancing graduates' abilities to meet challenges in a shifting social climate. Fredonia's program offers a unique flexibility in that students can choose between two tracks: one with a chemical emphasis for studying molecular structure and function, and one which enables students to apply a biochemical perspective to physiological problems. Course requirements of the degree program are listed below. Although not required, participation in undergraduate research in either biology or chemistry is encouraged.
Students who choose to double major in Biology and Biochemistry or Chemistry and Biochemistry must take the chemical track and biological track respectively. In addition, upper level electives cannot be counted for both majors.
For course descriptions, students should see the listings under the appropriate departments; Biology and Chemistry.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry (78-83 credit hours)
Core Program (49 credit hours)
Principles of Biology I & Lab |
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Principles of Biology II & Lab |
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CSIT 100 level course (by advisement) |
General Chemistry I & Lab |
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General Chemistry II & Lab |
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Genetics & Lab |
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Organic Chemistry I & Lab |
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Organic Chemistry II & Lab |
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Biochemistry & Lab |
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Analytical Chemistry I & Lab |
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Biochemistry Seminar I |
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Molecular Biology |
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Advanced Experimental Biochemistry |
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Advanced Biochemistry |
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Biochemistry Seminar II |
Track I - Chemical Emphasis (32 credit hours)
University Calculus I & II |
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University Physics I & Lab |
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University Physics II & Lab |
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Introduction to Physical Chemistry & Lab |
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Advanced Physical Chemistry & Lab |
6 credits of approved upper-level electives in Biology or Chemistry
Track II - Biological Emphasis (29-34 credit hours)
Survey of Calculus I & II |
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University Calculus I & II |
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College Physics I & Lab |
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College Physics II & Lab |
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University Physics I & Lab |
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University Physics II & Lab |
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Mammalian Physiology & Lab |
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Plant Physiology |
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Principles of Physical Chemistry |
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Introduction to Physical Chemistry |
9 credits of approved upper-level electives in Biology or Chemistry
Approved Chemistry Electives
Advanced Organic Lab |
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Analytical Chemistry II & Lab |
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Introduction to Research |
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Independent Lab Research |
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Organometallics |
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Advanced Organic Chemistry |
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CHEM 417/ CHEM 418 |
Polymer Chemistry I & II |
Inorganic Chemistry |
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Environmental Chemistry |
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Special Topics in Chemistry* |
*must be approved by coordinator
Approved Biology Electives
Mammalian Physiology |
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Microbiology |
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Genes and Genomes |
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Developmental Biology |
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Undergraduate Research |
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Plant Physiology |
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Molecular Basis of Disease |
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Biomembranes |
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Eukaryotic Gene Expression |
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Hormone Mechanisms |
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Microbial Genetics |
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Radiation Biology |
Note: No more than 3 credit hours of BIOL 440 or CHEM 391/CHEM 491 can be used to satisfy BIOL/CHEM electives.
