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Nov 08, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biochemistry, BS
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The department offers two tracks of study for Biochemistry majors. The tracks are similar for the first three semesters, allowing students the option to change between the two tracks within that time frame, should their career goals change. The research track prepares students for graduate study in biochemistry or for a career in which independent research experience would be beneficial. The pre-professional track is more flexible and allows students a greater selection of elective courses in chemistry and biology in order to tailor their course of study to meet their individual career goals. The pre-professional track provides a strong background for students pursuing further studies in law or medicine or career paths not emphasizing research.
Please click here for information on the Accelerated Master’s Degree and Combined Baccalaureate/Master’s Degree Programs .
For more information about the Chemistry department, visit its website.
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Biochemistry Research Track Curriculum
1 Cognate electives for the Biochemistry major may be taken in any of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics and certain Psychology courses (PSYC 210 , PSYC 231 and PSYC 339 /NEUR 339 )
2 For ACS certification, Biochemistry majors must take MATH 114 , MATH 221 , MATH 222 , MATH 341 ; PHYS 140 - PHYS 141 in place of PHYS 120 - PHYS 121 ; and CHEM 440 and CHEM 440L ; and one course from the following: BIOL 250 , BIOL 260 , BIOL 350 , BIOL 361 , or another Biology course approved by the Chemistry Department. BCMB 464 may be used toward the 3- to 5-credit requirement.
3 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement. Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester. Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.
*An approved 3-credit EP Foundation Course may be substituted for COMM 100 and C/IL 102 . In this case, the total needed for graduation in this major may be reduced. Consult with your advisor if you have questions.
Biochemistry Pre-professional Track Curriculum
1 Senior year must contain at least 2 credits of laboratory or research.
2 Advanced biology courses are courses in cellular, molecular or genetics areas. BCMB 464 may be used toward the 3- to 5-credit requirement.
3 The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement. Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester. Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.
*An approved 3-credit EP Foundation Course may be substituted for COMM 100 and C/IL 102 . In this case, the total needed for graduation in this major may be reduced. Consult with your advisor if you have questions.
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