Biochemistry Major
The Biochemistry major will develop in students a framework of chemical principles and knowledge which can be applied to understanding living systems at the atomic and molecular level. As part of the curriculum associated with this major, a particular emphasis will be placed on exploration of the structure, assembly, and function of biomolecules (in particular proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids), metabolic processes, energetics, and information transfer.
Biochemistry major coursework and laboratories
Chemistry Department required courses and laboratories
| CHE-141 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHE-142 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| CHE-301 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHE-301L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| CHE-302 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHE-302L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 credit |
| CHE-412 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHE-412L | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHE-465 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHE-465L | Physical Chemistry II Lab & Recitation | 1 credit |
| CHE-471 | Biochemistry Capstone | 2 credits |
internship/research
Biochemistry Majors are required to complete one of the following for a minimum of 1 credit:
| CHE-395 | Chemistry Research | 1-3 credits |
| - | or | |
| CHE-397 | Internship | 1-3 credits |
| - | or | |
| CHE-495 | Chemistry Research | 1-3 credits |
| - | or | |
| CHE-497 | Internship | 1-6 credits |
Biology Department required courses and laboratories
Biochemistry majors will not be required to take BIO 202 Organismal Biology. Because this course is normally a prerequisite for BIO 330 Cell Biology and other upper division Biology courses, Biochemistry majors must have junior standing and receive permission from the Biochemistry Major Supervisor or Biology Department Chair to register for BIO 330 without this prerequisite.
Biology Department course options for molecular biology
Biochemistry majors must take one of the following courses (with associated lab) which address current techniques and theory in the area of molecular biology
Mathematics and Physical Science Department required courses and laboratories
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
| PHY-272 | Analytical Physics II | 4 credits |
| PHY-272L | Analytical Physics II Lab | 1 credit |
Mat 175 requires prerequisite of MAT 150 or placement by Mathematics and Physical Sciences Department
Total Credit Hours: 55-58