Biochemistry Major (BS Traditional)
Biochemistry majors focus on the chemistry of living systems. The major includes coursework in key fundamental areas of biology and chemistry including molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and a full year sequence of biochemistry. The major pushes students to develop their critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and laboratory skills in a true interdisciplinary way. Students are required to participate in an on-campus research experience as a part of this program.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 45 to 60 credits, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites from General Education | ||
| General Biology I (4) | ||
| Calculus I (4) | ||
| Required | ||
| BIO 130 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHE 115 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 116 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 222 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 328 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 329 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
| MAT 145 | Calculus II | 5 |
| PHS 221 | General Physics I (Calc Based) | 4 |
| PHS 222 | General Physics II (Calc Based) | 4 |
| CHE 326 | Analytical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 341 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| BIO 330 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 210 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 335 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| SCI 453 | Science Senior Capstone | 2 |
| Please choose from one of these courses: | 4 | |
| Research and Techniques (4) | ||
| Research in Science (4) | ||
| Total Credits | 67 | |