Dec 11, 2024

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry (BS Degree)

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A major in Biochemistry consists of 66-68 hours in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and does not require a minor.

Biochemistry (66-68 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core for all Bachelor Degrees; must include the following courses:
MATH 110
or
MATH 111
satisfies the Liberal Arts Core minimum requirement in Mathematics for this major.
All students placed in
MATH 099
must complete the course successfully before being allowed into
CHEM 110
or higher.

Higher mathematics courses may be required as prerequisites for certain courses. Check Course Descriptions for specific requirements.

Major Studies (66-68 hours)

Biology (27-28 hours)

BIOL 161 - Foundations of Biology I (3 hours)
BIOL 161L - Foundations of Biology I Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 162 - Foundations of Biology II (3 hours)
BIOL 162L - Foundations of Biology II Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 220 - Microbiology (3 hours)
BIOL 220L - Microbiology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 323 - Cell Biology (3 hours)
BIOL 323L - Cell Biology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 380 - Genetics (3 hours)
BIOL 380L - Genetics Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 423 - Molecular Biology (3 hours)
BIOL 423L - Molecular Biology Laboratory (1 hours)
one approved 3-4 hour Biology elective

Chemistry (31-32 hours)

CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I (3 hours)
CHEM 122 - College Chemistry II (3 hours)
CHEM 123 - College Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hours)
CHEM 124 - College Chemistry Laboratory II (1 hours)
CHEM 210 - Quantitative Analysis (4 hours)
CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I (4 hours)
CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II (4 hours)
CHEM 311 - Biochemistry I (4 hours)
CHEM 312 - Biochemistry II (4 hours)
CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I & Lab (4 hours)
or an approved 3-4 hour Chemistry elective.

Physics (8 hours)

PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I (4 hours) and
PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II (4 hours) or
PHYS 203 - General Physics I (4 hours) and
PHYS 204 - General Physics II (4 hours)

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.