B.S. in Biochemistry
The B.S in Biochemistry focused on the important interface between biology and chemistry. The degree emphasizes advanced experimental and theoretical education in both the biological and chemical sciences, which serves as a foundation for a variety of career paths, including advanced training in biology, chemistry or biochemistry; molecular biology; research, industry, and medical school.
Biochemistry majors are encouraged to develop specific career objectives while pursuing undergraduate studies. Departmental advisers assist students in exploring career possibilities and in devising a personalized plan of study that will best prepare them for their career goals.
Biochemistry majors interested in Pre-Med can visit Pre-Professional Advisement
Major Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Required Biochemistry Courses (36 Major/24 Ancillary/8 Science Distribution) (All of the following) |
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| MTH 30 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 40 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 101 | Calculus II | 4 |
| BIO 1 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIO 2 | General Biology | 4 |
| CHM 3 | General & Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 4 | General & Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| PHY 31 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHY 32 | General Physics | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHM 121 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 122 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 135 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIC/BIO 128 | The Basis of Cell Function | 4 |
| BIC/BIO/CHM 153 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIC/BIO/CHM 154 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIC/BIO 160 | Molecular Biology | 2 |
| BIC/BIO 161 | Introductory Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIC 186 | Senior Research | 3 |
| CHM 136 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| Electives: Two of the Following | ||
| BIC/BIO 125 | Physiology | 4 |
| BIC/BIO 126 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| BIC 187 | Senior Research | 3 |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Required Core Courses | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENG 16/ ENG 16C | English Composition | 3 |
| English Literature Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| ENG 61 | European Literatures I | 3 |
| ENG 62 | European Literatures II | 3 |
| ENG 63 | American Literatures | 3 |
| ENG 64 | Global Literatures | 3 |
| History Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| HIS 1 | Perspectives in Pre-modern World History | 3 |
| HIS 2 | Perspectives in Modern World History | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHI 60 | Philosophical Explorations | 3 |
| Speech | ||
| SPE 3 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics Select one (1) course from the following, unless major requirements list specific Math courses: |
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| MTH 15 | Math Tools and Their Use | 4 |
| MTH 16 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| Science Lab-Based Course Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| BIO | Biology | 4 |
| CHM | Chemistry | 4 |
| PHY | Physics | 4 |
| Foreign Language Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| SPA 11 | Introductory Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 12 | Introductory Spanish II | 3 |
| ITL 11 | Introductory Italian I | 3 |
| ITL 12 | Introductory Italian II | 3 |
| FRE 11 | Introductory French I | 3 |
| FRE 12 | Introductory French II | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| ART 61 | Introduction to Visual Art | 3 |
| DNC 61 | Dance Through Time | 3 |
| JOU 61 | Journalism, Social Media, and You | 3 |
| MA 61 | Media Arts and Technology | 3 |
| MUS 61 | Music and Culture | 3 |
| THE 61 | The Theatrical Vision | 3 |
| Social Sciences I Select any introductory course from the following: |
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| Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 3 | |
| Social Sciences II Select any introductory course from the following: |
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| Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 3 | |
| Credit Requirements | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 36+8 Distribution+ 24 Ancillary Science |
| Total Elective Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits | 17-18 |
| Total Core Requirement Credits | 34-35 |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 |
Core Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| English Composition | ||
| ENG 16/ ENG 16C | English Composition | 3 |
| English Literature Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| ENG 61 | European Literatures I | 3 |
| ENG 62 | European Literatures II | 3 |
| ENG 63 | American Literatures | 3 |
| ENG 64 | Global Literatures | 3 |
| History Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| HIS 1 | Perspectives in Pre-modern World History | 3 |
| HIS 2 | Perspectives in Modern World History | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| PHI 60 | Philosophical Explorations | 3 |
| Speech | ||
| SPE 3 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics Select one (1) course from the following, unless major requirements list specific Math courses: |
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| MTH 15 | Math Tools and Their Use | 4 |
| MTH 16 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| Science Lab-Based Course Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| BIO | Biology | 4 |
| CHM | Chemistry | 4 |
| PHY | Physics | 4 |
| Foreign Language Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| SPA 11 | Introductory Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 12 | Introductory Spanish II | 3 |
| ITL 11 | Introductory Italian I | 3 |
| ITL 12 | Introductory Italian II | 3 |
| FRE 11 | Introductory French I | 3 |
| FRE 12 | Introductory French II | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts Select one (1) course from the following: |
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| ART 61 | Introduction to Visual Art | 3 |
| DNC 61 | Dance Through Time | 3 |
| JOU 61 | Journalism, Social Media, and You | 3 |
| MA 61 | Media Arts and Technology | 3 |
| MUS 61 | Music and Culture | 3 |
| THE 61 | The Theatrical Vision | 3 |
| Social Sciences I Select any introductory course from the following: |
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| Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 3 | |
| Social Sciences II Select any introductory course from the following: |
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| Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 3 | |
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