Curriculum
The major in biochemistry prepares students for graduate work in biochemistry or positions
in the biotechnology industry.
Chemistry courses (28 SH)
- BIOCH 376 Foundational Biochemistry - 3
- *BIOCH 398 Advanced Cell Biology - 3
- *BIOCH 438 Molecular Genetics - 3
- CHEM 223 General Chemistry I - 4
- CHEM 224 General Chemistry II - 4
- CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry I - 4
- CHEM 316 Organic Chemistry II - 4
- *CHEM 405 Thermodynamics OR *CHEM 406 Quantum Mechanics - 3
Choose two of the following courses (5-6 SH)
- *CHEM 320 Analytical Chemistry I - 3
- *CHEM 340 Analytical Chemistry II - 3
- *BIOCH 318 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab - 2
Research course (3 SH)
- BIOL 275 Writing for the Natural Sciences - 2
Choose from this list:
- BIOCH/CHEM 479 Biochemistry/Chemistry Research - 1-2
- BIOL 479 Independent Biology Research - 1-2
- completing an NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program (no credit
hours received)
- internship or practicum style experience
Biology, Mathematics and Physics courses (24-26 SH)
- BIOL 173 Concepts in Biology: Unity and Diversity of Life - 4
- BIOL 240 Molecular and Cellular Biology - 4
- BIOL 490 Biomedical Ethics - 2
- MATH 185 Calculus I - 4
- MATH 195 Calculus II - 4 OR STAT 220 Inferential Statistics - 2
- (PHYS 151 College Physics I OR PHYS 252 University Physics I) and PHYS 253 University
Physics I laboratory - 4
- (PHYS 162 College Physics II OR PHYS 262 University Physics II) and PHYS 263 University
Physics II laboratory - 4
*Indicates course offered in alternate years.
Enrollment in upper-level biology, biochemistry, chemistry and environmental science
courses (BIOL, BIOCH, CHEM, ENVS 300s and 400s) requires a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.0 in all science and math courses (BIOL, BIOCH, CHEM, ENVS, MATH, PHYS). Students
who fail to earn a C- in any coursework required for their major should promptly schedule
a meeting with their advisor.