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Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, BS


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.


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Biochemistry ACS Certification Track Curriculum


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

                                         
MAJOR (GE NSCI) CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L   4.5 4.5
COGNATE (GE QUAN) MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I  — MATH 221 - Calculus II   4 4
COGNATE BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology  – BIOL 142 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology   4.5 4.5
GE ELECT FREE ELECT - Free Elective (FYW recommended) 3  
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible     3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 1    
    16 16

Second Year

   
MAJOR CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 232L  – CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry  /CHEM 233L   4.5 4.5
MAJOR CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry     3
COGNATE PHYS 120/PHYS 120L - (E) General Physics I  – PHYS 121/PHYS 121L - (E) General Physics II   4 4
GE ELECT GE ELECT - Free Elective 3  
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective   3
    14.5 17.5

Third Year

   
MAJOR CHEM 450 - Biochemistry I  — CHEM 451 - Biochemistry II   3 3
MAJOR CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis /CHEM 370L   3 3
MAJOR CHEM 360 - Biophysical Chemistry I /CHEM 360L  – CHEM 361 - Biophysical Chemistry II /CHEM 361L   4.5 4.5
MAJOR CHEM 390 - (EPW) Chemical Literature and Writing  – CHEM 391 - Seminar   1 1
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
GE S/BH S/BH ELECT - Social/Behavioral Electives 3 3
GE ELECT GE ELECT - Free 3  
    17.5 17.5

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR CHEM 440 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry  – CHEM 440L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory    3 1.5
MAJOR CHEM 493 - (W) Undergraduate Research  – CHEM 494 - (W) Undergraduate Research   1.5 1.5
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT - CHEM, BCMB, BIO, PSIO or MATH 3  
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL ELEC - Philosophy or T/RS ELECT - T/RS Elective 3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Electives 3 6
MAJOR CHEM ELECT - Chemistry Elective, 300 Level or above   3
MAJOR CHEM 450L - (W,EPW) Biochemistry Laboratory   1.5  
    15 12
 

Total: 126 Credits

1 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.
2Major level course.

Biochemistry Pre-professional Track Curriculum


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

                                             
MAJOR (GE NSCI) CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L   4.5 4.5
COGNATE BIOL 141 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology  – BIOL 142 - (E) (FYOC, FYDT Lab only) General Biology   4.5 4.5
COGNATE (GE QUAN) MATH 109 - (Q) Pre-Calculus Mathematics  – MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I   4 4
GE ELECT FREE ELECT - Free Elective -FYW recommended   3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 1    
    13 16

Second Year

   
MAJOR CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 232L  – CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 233L   4.5 4.5
COGNATE PHYS 120/PHYS 120L - (E) General Physics I  – PHYS 121/PHYS 121L - (E) General Physics II   4 4
GE T/RS T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy     3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT – Humanities Electives 3 3
GE S/BH S/BH ELECT – Social/Behavioral Electives 3  
    17.5 14.5

Third Year

   
MAJOR CHEM 360 - Biophysical Chemistry I /CHEM 360L   4.5  
MAJOR CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis /CHEM 370L   3 3
MAJOR CHEM 450 - Biochemistry I CHEM 451 - Biochemistry II   3 3
MAJOR CHEM 390 - Chemical Literature and Writing   1  
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology   3  
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE S/BH S/BH ELECT – Social/Behavioral Electives   3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT – Free Elective 3 3
    17.5 15

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR CHEM 490 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry Capstone     3
MAJOR/COGNATE CHEM/BIO ELECT – CHEM, BCMB, BIO, PSIO 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT – Biology Elective/BCMB Elective2 3 3
GE PHIL or T/RS PHIL ELECT - Philosophy or T/RS ELECT – T/RS Elective 3  
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT – Humanities Electives 3 3
MAJOR CHEM 450L - (W,EPW) Biochemistry Laboratory   1.5  
GE ELECT FREE ELECT – Free Elective   3
    13.5 15
 

Total: 122 Credits

1 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.

2Biology course classified as Molecular & Cellular (MC) and Biostatistics.