BS Biochemistry

MTH 30 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Fundamental concepts of sets and the real and complex number systems; algebraic and
trigonometric functions and relations; inequalities.
One of the following prerequisites is required: MTH 10, Placement Exam, 560 or higher on MATH SAT, 25 or higher on ACT Assessment
Credits: 4

MTH 40 Calculus I
Limits and continuity; analytic geometry; theorems on derivatives and definite integrals; and various applications of such theorems involving exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions.
Pre-requisite of MTH 30 is required.
Credits: 4

BIO 1 General Biology
First semester of a two-semester sequence (BIO 1, BIO 2). A biochemical and molecular approach to the study of concepts of general biology. Topics include the study of cellular and subcellular structure and the function of plant and animal tissues, including bioenergetics, physiology, heredity, and development and evolution of living systems. Two hours of lecture and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. Open only to Science
and Pharmacy majors and University Honors Students.
Credits: 4

BIO 2 General Biology
Second semester of a two-semester sequence (BIO 1, BIO 2). A biochemical and molecular approach to the study of concepts of general biology. Topics include the study of cellular and subcellular structure and the function of plant and animal tissues, including bioenergetics, physiology, heredity, and development and evolution of living systems. Two hours of lecture and two two-hour laboratory periods per week. Open only to Science
and Pharmacy Majors and University Honors
Students.
Credits: 4
Every Fall and Spring

CHM 3 General Chemistry I
A modern course in general chemistry, stressing the fundamental principles of atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, states of matter, and thermodynamics. Laboratory experiments supplement the lecture material. Two lecture hours, one recitation period and a three-hour laboratory period. For Science majors.
The co-requisite or pre-requisite of Math 30 is required. Students in the PHR3 and PHR6 Student group are not allowed to register for this course.
Credits: 4


CHM 4 General Chemistry II
A modern course in general chemistry, stressing the fundamental principles chemical equilibria, rates of reactions, nuclear chemistry, coordination compounds, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. This course also emphasizes descriptive inorganic chemistry, the theory and practice of semi-micro qualitative analysis and an introduction to organic chemistry. Laboratory experiments supplement the lecture material. Two lecture hours, one recitation period and a three-hour laboratory period. For Science majors.
Pre-requisite of CHM 3 is required. Students in the PHR3 and PHR6 Student group are not allowed to register for this course.

PHY 31 General Physics
The standard introduction to physics intended primarily for science majors, but may be taken by non-science students. First semester: classical mechanics of linear and rotational motion, Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation, conservation of energy and momentum. Two lecture hours, one two-hour recitation period, one two-hour laboratory period.
Pre-requisite of MTH 30 is required.
Credits: 4


PHY 32 General Physics
A non-calculus-based introduction to physics intended primarily for science majors, but may be taken by non-science students. Second semester: electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics. Two lecture hours, one two-hour
recitation period, one two-hour laboratory period.
The pre-requisites of PHY 31 and MAT 30 are required.
Credits: 4

CHM 113 Quantitative Analysis
A survey of the theories and techniques of traditional volumetric and gravimetric analysis, plus treatment of instrumental techniques, i.e., spectrophotometry and chromatography. Designed for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology majors who may continue their studies either in graduate programs or in professional schools. Two lecture hours, one recitation period, one three-hour laboratory period.
Pre-requisite of CHM 4 is required.
Credits: 4


CHM 121 Organic Chemistry I
A modern course in organic chemistry, stressing the principles of naming organic compounds, chemical bonding and functional groups, chemical reactivity and reaction mechanisms. The course emphasizes the study of the properties and reactivities of alcohols, alkyl halides and alkenes. Substitution and elimination reactions, radical reactions and additions reactions are introduced. Two lecture hours, one quiz period and a three-hour laboratory period.
The pre-requisite of CHM 4 is required. Students in the PHR3 Student group are not allowed to register for this course.
Credits: 4


CHM 122 Organic Chemistry II
Overview of the main spectroscopic methods used in the identification of organic compounds with a particular emphasis on the study of nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopy. Introduction to organometallic chemistry. Alcohol functional groups, synthesis of alcohols by means of reduction reactions and reactivity of alcohols in oxidation reactions. Synthesis and reactivity of the carbonyl group. Reactivity of enols and enolates, study of the reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, the acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters, amides and nitriles. Study of amines, aryl halides and phenols. Two lecture hours, one recitation hour and a three-hour laboratory period.
The pre-requisites of CHM 4 and CHM 121 are required. Students in the PHR3 Student group are not allowed to register for this course.
Credits: 4

CHM 135 Physical Chemistry I
A study of thermodynamics, solution equilibria, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry and their application to biological systems. Three lecture hours, one three-hour laboratory. Open only to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors and to qualified students in other majors with the permission of the Department Chair.
The pre-requisites of CHM 113, CHM 122, PHY 32 and MTH 40 are all required.
Credits: 4

MTH 101 Calculus II
Methods of integration; limits, indeterminate forms; approximations; parametric and polar equations, infinite series.
Pre-requisite of MTH 40 is required.
Credits: 4

BIC/BIO 128 The Basis of Cell Function
An introduction to the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell and its organelles, stressing the underlying similarities among cell types. The laboratory includes microscopy, cell fractionation, chromatography, electrophoresis, DNA restriction analysis and computer research to study the interdependence of cellular structure and function. Two lecture hours, two two-hour laboratory periods per week. (Same as BIO 128).
Pre-requisite of BIO 2 or BIO 4 is required.
Credits: 4
Cross-Listings: BIC 128, BIO 128

BIC 153/CHM 153 Biochemistry
An in-depth study of modern biochemistry, including the conformation and dynamics of biomolecules, the design and regulation ofmetabolic pathways, and the storage, transmission
and expression of genetic information. The laboratory emphasizes biochemical instrumentation. Two lecture hours, one four-hour laboratory. This course has an additional fee. 
The pre-requisite of CHM 122 and the pre- or corequisite of CHM 135 are required.
Credits: 4
Cross-Listings: BIC 153, CHM 153

BIC/CHM 154 Biochemistry
An in-depth study of modern biochemistry, including the conformation and dynamics of biomolecules, the design and regulation of metabolic pathways, and the storage, transmission
and expression of genetic information. The laboratory emphasizes biochemical instrumentation. Two lecture hours, one four-hour laboratory. 
The pre-requisite of BIC 153 is required.
Credits: 4
Cross-Listings: BIC 154, CHM 154

BIC/BIO 160 Molecular Biology
An introduction to molecular biology laboratory techniques. The laboratory emphasizes the techniques and applications of recombinant DNA technology; laboratories include molecular cloning, blotting, DNA sequencing and PCR, genomic and plasmid DNA isolation, and purification and labeling of DNA fragments. Two two-hour laboratory periods per week. 

Prerequisites: CHE 4. BIO 161 or BIO 126 recommended.

Pre-Requisite of CHM 4 is required.
Credits: 2
Cross-Listings: BIC 160, BIO 160

BIC/BIO 161 Introductory Molecular Biology
A study of advanced molecular genetics emphasizing gene structure and regulation in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Detailed biochemistry of DNA structure and replication, RNA transcription and processing, protein synthesis, and the mechanisms that regulate gene expression are reviewed. Three lecture hours per week.
The pre-requisite of BIO 2 or 4 is required.
Credits: 3
Cross-Listings: BIC 161, BIO 161

CHM 136 Physical Chemistry II
A study of the physical changes of states, statistical thermodynamics, elementary quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, and the solid state. Three lecture hours, one three-hour laboratory. Open only to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors and to qualified students in other majors with the permission of the Department Chair.
The pre-requisites of CHM 135 and MTH 101 are required.
Credits: 4

BIC 186 Senior Research
Laboratory and library research on a special problem, written report required. Pass/Fail only. Open only to qualified students with the permission of the Department Chair and the faculty research adviser.
Credits: 3
Every Semester

BIC 187 Senior Research
Laboratory and library research on a special problem, written report required. Pass/Fail only. Open only to qualified students with the permission of the Department Chair and the faculty research adviser.
Credits: 3

BIC/BIO 125 Physiology
An examination of the mechanisms and dynamics of living matter. Laboratory work consists of experimental exercises in the field of general and animal physiology. Two lecture hours, one four hour laboratory period per week, collateral reading and reports.
Pre-requisites of BIO 2 or BIO 4, and CHM 4 are required.
Credits: 4
Cross-Listings: BIC 125, BIO 125

BIC/BIO 126 Principles of Genetics
A molecular approach to classical genetics, with the implications of current events in DNA research on human problems. The laboratory, which integrates exercises with Drosphila, bacteria and computer simulations, requires weekly reports. Two lecture hours, two two-hour laboratory periods per week.
Pre-requisite of BIO 2 or BIO 4 is required.
Credits: 4
Cross-Listings: BIC 126, BIO 126