Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry
Core Courses
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BI 131/132 BI 133/134 |
Principles of Biology I &Lab Principles of Biology II & Lab |
4 4 |
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CH 115-116 |
General Chemistry I & II and CH 125-126 Labs |
8 |
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CH 215-216 |
Organic Chemistry I & II and CH 225-226 Labs |
8 |
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BI 237/238 |
Genetics & Lab |
4 |
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CH 317/327 |
Analytical Chemistry I & Lab |
4 |
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BI 333/334 |
Biochemistry & Lab |
4 |
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CH/BI 465 |
Advanced Experimental Biochemistry |
2 |
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BI 470 |
Advanced Biochemistry |
3 |
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BI 436 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
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CH/BI 397 |
Biochemistry Seminar I |
1 |
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CH/BI 497 |
Biochemistry Seminar II |
1 |
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CS 100 level course |
3 |
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Total |
49 hr. |
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Track I (Chemical Emphasis) |
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CH 315-316 |
Physical Chemistry I & II and CH 325-326 (Labs) |
8 |
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MA 122-123 PH 230-231 |
University Calculus I & II University Physics I & II and PH 232-233 (Labs) |
8 8 |
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BI and/or CH |
Approved Upper-level Electives (listed below) |
6 |
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Total Credits |
30 hr. |
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Track II (Biological Emphasis) |
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BI 443
BI 336-337 |
Plant Physiology or Mammalian Physiology & BI 337 (Lab) |
3
4 |
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CH 314
CH 315 |
Principles of Physical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
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MA 120-121
MA 122-123 PH 121-122
PH 230-231
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Survey of Calculus I & II or University Calculus I & II College Physics I & II and PH 123-124 (Labs) or University Physics I & II and PH 232-233 (Labs)
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6
8
8
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BI and/or CH |
Approved Upper-level Electives (listed below) |
9 |
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Total Credits |
29 - 32 hr. |
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Approved Chemistry Electives CH 230 Advanced Organic Lab (1) CH 318 & 328 Analytical Chemistry II (5) CH 395 Introduction to Research CH 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) CH 481 Special Topics in Chemistrya (1-3) *CH 481 Bioorganic (3) *CH 481 Medicinal Chemistry (3) a Must be approved by coordinator. * recently offered Special Topics Courses. |
Approved Biology Electives BI 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.
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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 238 3 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 334 1 hour credit each
A one semester introduction to physical chemistry intended primarily for biology and biochemistry majors. It will emphasize thermodynamics and kinetics, especially as applied to biological phenomena. Also included will be discussions of transport processes, solutions, and electrolytes. Quantum chemistry will be briefly discussed. This course is only for biochemistry majors pursuing the biological emphasis track. Prerequisite: MA 121 or MA 123, PH 122 or PH 231, CH 116 3 hours credit
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
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Fall |
Spring |
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BI 131/132 Principles of Biology I & Lab (4) |
BI 133/134 Principles of Biology II & Lab (4) |
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CH 115 & 125 General Chemistry I & Lab (4) |
CH116 & 126 General Chemistry II & Lab (4) |
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MA 122 University Calculus I (4) |
MA 123 University Calculus II (4) |
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EN 100 Composition (3) |
PH 230 & 232 University Physics I (4) |
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Total: 15 credit hours |
Total: 16 credit hours |
Year Two
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Fall |
Spring |
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CH 215 & 225 Organic Chemistry I (4) |
CH 317 & 327 Analytical Chemistry I (4) |
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PH 231 & 233 University Physics II (4) |
CH 216 & 230 Organic Chemistry II (4) |
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CS 105 (or equivalent CCC) (3) |
BI 237/238 Genetics & Lab (4) |
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CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
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Total: 14 credit hours |
Total: 15 credit hours |
Year Three
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Fall |
Spring |
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BI 333 & 334 Biochemistry & Lab (4) |
BI 470 Advanced Biochemistry (3) |
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CH 315 & 325 Physical Chemistry I (4) |
CH316 & 326 Physical Chemistry II (4) |
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CCC (3) |
CCC or Elective (3) |
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CCC (3) |
Elective (3) |
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CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
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Total: 17 credit hours |
Total: 16 credit hours |
Year Four
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Fall |
Spring |
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BI 465 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry (2) |
436 Molecular Biology (3) |
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BI or CH Approved Elective (3)* |
Elective (3) |
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Elective (3) |
Elective (3) |
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CCC (3) |
Elective (3) |
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CH/BI 397 Biochemistry Seminar I (1) |
CH/BI Biochemistry Seminar II (1) |
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Elective (3) |
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Total: 15 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
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Fall |
Spring |
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BI 131/132 Principles of Biology I & Lab (4) |
BI 133/134 Principles of Biology II & Lab (4) |
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CH 115 & 125 General Chemistry I (4) |
CH116 & 126 General Chemistry II (4) |
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MA 120 Survey of Calculus I (3) |
MA 121 Survey of Calculus II (3) |
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EN 100 Composition (3) |
CCC (3) |
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Total: 14 credit hours |
Total: 14 credit hours |
Year Two
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Fall |
Spring |
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CH 215 & 225 Organic Chemistry I (4) |
CH 317 & 327 Analytical Chemistry I (4) |
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PH 121 & 123 College Physics I (4) |
CH 216 &230 Organic Chemistry II (4) |
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CS 105 (or equivalent CCC ID) (3) |
PH 121 &123 College Physics II (4) |
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CCC (3) |
BI 237/238 Genetics (4) |
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Total: 14 credit hours |
Total: 16 credit hours |
Year Three
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Fall |
Spring |
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BI333 & 334 Biochemistry (4) |
BI 370 Advanced Biochemistry (3) |
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CH 314 Principles in Physical Chemistry (3) |
BI 436 Molecular Biology (3) |
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CCC (3) |
BI 336 & 337 Mammalian Physiology (4) |
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CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
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CCC (3) |
Elective (3) |
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Total: 16 credit hours |
Total: 16 credit hours |
Year Four
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Fall |
Spring |
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BI 465 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry (2) |
BI or CH Approved Elective (3) |
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BI or CH Approved Elective (3) |
BI or CH Approved Elective (3) |
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CCC (3) |
CCC (3) |
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CH/BI 397 Biochemistry Seminar I (1) |
Elective (3) |
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Elective (3) |
Elective (3) |
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Elective (3) |
CH/BI Biochemistry Seminar II (1) |
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Total: 15 credit hours |
Total: 16 credit hours |