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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biochemistry Major, B.S.
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About the Program
The Biochemistry B.S. degree program offers students a focused, intensive education in the natural sciences and in the field of biochemistry. This degree prepares students for graduate work in biochemistry, for biochemical and biomedical careers in industry/government, and for post-graduate studies in the health sciences.
Student Outcomes
- Apply the fundamental principles of chemistry and/or biochemistry, showing core competency in chemistry areas (general, analytical, organic, biochemistry, and physical chemistry)
- Design and conduct experiments using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Conduct scientific inquiry in an ethical manner
- Handle chemicals and chemical waste safely
- Search, critically evaluate, and properly cite scientific literature
- Use effective oral and written communication skills
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion. - Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
* The listed courses are required courses for the major and can also fulfill general studies requirements ** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. Required Major Courses: 40 credits
Required Biology, Physics, and Math Courses: 25 credits
Biochemistry is, by nature, an interdisciplinary area of study, and the required coursework reflects that reality, offering a complete education in the biochemical, biomedical, and technical fields. The student must satisfy the non-chemistry course requirements below. Note: MTH 1410 counts as a Quantitative Literacy General Studies course; the Biology and Physics courses count as Natural and Physical Science General Studies courses. Additional Required STEM Elective Courses: 10 credits
Reflecting the broad, interdisciplinary nature of biochemistry, students must complete 10 credits of additional STEM electives from the following list.
*Some of these courses may count to fulfill the Natural and Physical Sciences General Studies requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor.
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Students must complete a Senior Experience course offered by the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements | 33 credits | | ESSJ Requirement | 0-3 credits | | Required Major Courses | 40 credits | | Required Biology, Math, and Physics Courses | 25 credits | | Additional Required Science Elective Courses | 10 credits | | Senior Experience | 3 credits | | Unrestricted Electives | 6-18 credits | | Total for the Biochemistry Major, B.S. | 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree. |
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