Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry
Core Courses
BI 131/132BI 133/134 |
Principles of Biology I &LabPrinciples of Biology II & Lab |
44 |
CH 115-116 |
General Chemistry I & II and CH 125-126 Labs |
8 |
CH 215-216 |
Organic Chemistry I & II and CH 225-226 Labs |
8 |
BI 237/238 |
Genetics & Lab |
4 |
CH 317/327 |
Analytical Chemistry I & Lab |
4 |
BI 333/334 |
Biochemistry & Lab |
4 |
CH/BI 465 |
Advanced Experimental Biochemistry |
2 |
BI 470 |
Advanced Biochemistry |
3 |
BI 436 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
CH/BI 397 |
Biochemistry Seminar I |
1 |
CH/BI 497 |
Biochemistry Seminar II |
1 |
CS 100 level course |
3 |
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Total |
49 hr. |
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Track I (Chemical Emphasis) |
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CH315-316 |
Physical Chemistry I & IIand CH 325-326 (Labs) |
8 |
MA 122-123PH230-231 |
University Calculus I & IIUniversity Physics I & II and PH 232-233 (Labs) |
88 |
BI and/or CH |
Approved Upper-level Electives (listed below) |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 hr. |
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Track II (Biological Emphasis) |
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BI 443BI 336-337 |
Mammalian Physiology & BI 337 (Lab) |
34 |
CH 315 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
MA 120-121MA 122-123PH 121-122PH 230-231 |
Survey of Calculus I & II or University Calculus I & IICollege Physics I & II and PH 123-124(Labs)orUniversity Physics I & II and PH 232-233 (Labs) |
688 |
BI and/or CH |
Approved Upper-level Electives (listed below) |
9 |
Total Credits |
29 - 32 hr. |
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Approved Chemistry ElectivesCH 230 Advanced Organic Lab (1)CH 318 & 328 Analytical Chemistry II (5)CH 395 Introduction to ResearchCH 391/491 Independent Lab Research (3)CH 407 Organometallics (3)CH 412 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)CH 417 & 418 Polymer; Chemistry I & II (3)CH 472 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
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Approved Biology ElectivesBI 336 Mammalian Physiology (3)BI 338 Microbiology (3)BI 435 Developmental Biology (3)BI 440 Undergraduate Research (3)BI 443 Plant Physiology (3)BI 451 Biomembranes (3)BI 451 Eukaryotic Gene Expression (3)BI 451 Hormone Mechanisms (3)BI 451 Microbial Genetics (3)BI 451 Radiation Biology (3)BI 460 Recombinant Gene Technology (3)BI 450 Molecular Basis of Disease (3)BI 419 Genes and Genomes (3) |
No more than 3 credit hours of BI 440 or CH 391/491 can be used to satisfy BI I CH elective requirements.
Biochemistry Courses
A continuation of BI 333, this course explores biochemical concepts and pathways with an emphasis on problem solving. Cellular control and coordination of biochemical pathways is emphasized in light of an advanced understanding of protein biochemistry. Lecture only.Prerequisite:BI 237 and 2383 credit hours
State-of-the-art biochemical and molecular techniques are taught within these hands-on, laboratory-based mini-courses. Potential topics include the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), oligonucleotide synthesis, DNA/protein sequencing and analysis (BLAST, DNASIS), pulse-field gel electrophoresis, gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), immunochemistry, and/or other contemporary techniques. Biochemistry majors must complete a minimum of two credits of this course.Prerequisite:BI 3341 hour credit each
Current biochemical research papers are analyzed in a "journal club" (open discussion) format. This course will help students to develop critical reading skills and underscore how arrays of biochemical techniques are applied to address a research problem.Faculty from both departments participate in this seminar.Prerequisite:Senior standing in the program.1 hour credit
Students prepare oral presentations based on an assessment of current biochemical research papers.This course will help students to further develop critical reading and scientific communication skills. Faculty from both departments participate in this seminar.Prerequisite: Senior standing in the program.1 hour credit |
Chemistry Track
(Credit hours in parentheses)
Year One
Fall |
Spring |
BI 131/132 Principles of Biology I & Lab(4) |
BI 133/134 Principles of Biology II & Lab (4) |
CH 115 & 125 General Chemistry I& Lab (4) |
CH116 & 126 General Chemistry II & Lab (4) |
MA 122 University Calculus I (4) |
MA 123 University Calculus II (4) |
EN 100 Composition (3) |
PH 230 & 232 University Physics I (4) |
Total: 15 credit hours |
Total: 16 credit hours |
Year Two
Fall |
Spring |
CH 215 & 225 Organic Chemistry I (4) |
CH 317 & 327 Analytical Chemistry I (4) |
PH 231 & 233 University Physics II (4) |
CH 216 & 230 Organic Chemistry II (4) |
BI 237/238 Genetics & Lab (4)
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CS 105 (or equivalent CCC) (3)
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CCC (3) |
CCC(3) |
Total: 15 credit hours |
Total: 14 credit hours |
Year Three
Fall |
Spring |
BI 333 & 334 Biochemistry & Lab (4) |
BI 470 Advanced Biochemistry (3) |
CH 315 & 325 Physical Chemistry I (4) |
CH316 & 326 Physical Chemistry II (4) |
CCC (3) |
BI 465 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry (2) |
CCC (3) |
Elective (3) |
CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
Total: 17 credit hours |
Total: 15 credit hours |
Year Four
Fall |
Spring |
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436 Molecular Biology (3) |
BI or CH Approved Elective (3)* |
CCC/Elective (3) |
Elective (3) |
CCC/Elective (3) |
CCC/Elective (3) |
Elective (3) |
CH/BI 397 Chemistry Seminar I (1) |
CH/BI Chemistry Seminar II (1) |
Elective (3) |
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Total: 13 credit hours |
Total: 13 credit hours |
* Biology and Chemistry Approved Electives can be found on page 3.
Biological Track
(Credit hours in parentheses)
Year One
Fall |
Spring |
BI 131/132 Principles of Biology I & Lab(4) |
BI 133/134 Principles of Biology II & Lab (4) |
CH 115 & 125 General Chemistry I (4) |
CH116 & 126 General Chemistry II (4) |
MA 120 Survey ofCalculus I (3) |
MA 121 Survey of Calculus II (3) |
EN 100 Composition (3) |
CCC (3) |
Total: 14 credit hours |
Total: 14 credit hours |
Year Two
Fall |
Spring |
CH 215 & 225 Organic Chemistry I (4) |
CH 317 & 327 Analytical Chemistry I (4) |
PH 121 & 123 College Physics I (4) |
CH 216 &230 Organic Chemistry II (4) |
CS 105 (or equivalent CCC ID) (3) |
PH 121 &123 College Physics II (4) |
BI 237/238 Genetics (4) |
CCC (3)
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Total: 15 credit hours |
Total: 15 credit hours |
Year Three
Fall |
Spring |
BI333 & 334 Biochemistry(4) |
BI 370 Advanced Biochemistry (3) |
CH 315 Physical Chemistry I
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BI 436 Molecular Biology (3) |
CCC (3) |
BI 465 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry (2)
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CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
Elective (3) |
Total: 16 credit hours |
Total: 14 credit hours |
Year Four
Fall |
Spring |
BI or CH Approved Elective (3)
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BI or CH Approved Elective (3)
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BI or CH Approved Elective (3) |
CCC (3)/Elective(3) |
CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
CH/BI 397 Biochemistry Seminar I (1) |
BI 336 & 337 Mammalian Physiology (4) |
Elective (3) |
Elective (3) |
Elective (3) |
CH/BI Biochemistry Seminar II (1) |
Total: 15 credit hours |
Total: 17 credit hours |