Biochemistry (BS)
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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| 叠颁贬听103 | Introduction to Biochemistry 1 | 1 | |
| 辞谤听础尝厂听103 | Freshman Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences | ||
| 辞谤听础尝厂听303 | Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences | ||
| 辞谤听尝厂颁听103 | Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences | ||
| English & Advanced Writing | |||
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research (C- or better) 1 | 4 | |
| 贰狈骋听331 | Communication for Engineering and Technology 1 | 3 | |
| 辞谤听贰狈骋听333 | Communication for Science and Research | ||
| Mathematical Science & Physics | |||
| Choose one of the following Math sequences: | 12 | ||
| Calculus I 1,2 | |||
| Calculus II 1,2 | |||
| Calculus III 1,2 | |||
OR | |||
| Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A 1,2 | |||
| Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B 1,2 | |||
| Introduction to Statistics 1,2 | |||
辞谤听ST听380 | |||
Advised Elective MA, ST or CSC 1,2,5 | |||
| 笔驰听205 &补尘辫;听笔驰听206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory 1,3 | 4 | |
| 辞谤听笔驰听211 | College Physics I | ||
| 笔驰听208 &补尘辫;听笔驰听209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory 1,3 | 4 | |
| 辞谤听笔驰听212 | College Physics II | ||
| Chemistry/Lab Analysis | |||
| 颁贬听101 &补尘辫;听颁贬听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory 1,8 | 4 | |
| 颁贬听201 &补尘辫;听颁贬听202 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory 1,8 | 4 | |
| 颁贬听221 &补尘辫;听颁贬听222 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab 1,8 | 4 | |
| 颁贬听223 &补尘辫;听颁贬听224 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab 1,8 | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Physical Chemistry sequences: | 6 | ||
| Introductory Physical Chemistry 1,7 | |||
辞谤听叠颁贬听330 | Physical Biochemistry | ||
Sciences Advised Elective 1,7 | |||
OR | |||
| Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry II 1,7 | |||
| Laboratory Analysis Elective 1,6 | 3 | ||
| Life Sciences | |||
| 尝厂颁听101 | Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences | 2 | |
| 叠滨翱听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity 1 | 4 | |
| 叠滨翱听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 | 4 | |
| Advised Elective 1,4 | 3 | ||
| 叠颁贬听451 | Principles of Biochemistry 1 | 4 | |
| 叠颁贬听453 | Biochemistry of Gene Expression 1 | 3 | |
| 辞谤听叠颁贬听553 | Biochemistry of Gene Expression | ||
| 叠颁贬听455 | Proteins and Molecular Mechanisms 1 | 3 | |
| 辞谤听叠颁贬听555 | Proteins and Molecular Mechanisms | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory Elective | 5-6 | ||
| Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory 1 | |||
| and one of the following: | |||
| Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 1,6 | |||
| Honors Research or Teaching II 1 | |||
| External Learning Experience 1 | |||
| Special Problems in Biochemistry 1 | |||
| 惭叠听351 | General Microbiology 1 | 3 | |
| 惭叠听352 | General Microbiology Laboratory 1 | 1 | |
| 辞谤听惭叠听354 | Inquiry-Guided Microbiology Lab | ||
| 骋狈听311 | Principles of Genetics 1 | 4 | |
| Cell Biology/Physiology: Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology (A): Nervous, Skeletal, Muscular, & Digestive Systems 1 | |||
| Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology (B): Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Renal Systems 1 | |||
| Cell Biology 1 | |||
| Plant Physiology 1 | |||
| GEP Courses | |||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Social Sciences | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives | |||
| Free Electives (12 Hr S/U Lmt) 2 | 8 | ||
| Total Hours | 120-121 | ||
- 1
A grade of C- or higher is required.
- 2
There are two sequences for mathematics:听 MA 131, MA 231, ST 311 [ST 380], and a math/ST/CSC elective OR MA 141, MA 241, and MA 242.听 The three semester sequence (MA 141,241 and 242) is a prerequisite for PY 205 and 208 and for CH 431 and 433 (CH 431/433 also requires MA 341). This sequence is recommended for those students who plan on graduate studies in Biophysics or a related specialty in Biochemistry, and is required for Biochemistry Honors Option 1. If a student elects to start with MA 141, the sequence of 241 and 242 should be taken. If a student elects to start with MA 131 and MA 231, the sequence of ST 311 [ST 380] and a math/ST/CSC elective should be taken. ST 311 or ST 380 is not a substitute for MA 242.
- 3
The calculus based physics sequence (PY 205 and 208) is recommended for those students who plan on graduate studies in Biophysics or a related specialty in Biochemistry; and is required for Biochemistry Honors Option 1. If a student chooses PY 205, PY 208 should be taken.听
- 4
This course is an advised elective in the life sciences.听 BIO 240 or BIO 245 is recommended for those students who are interested in applying to the health related professions. This requirement can also be satisfied by an advised elective from upper level life science courses (life science course, 200 level or above; verify with advisor).
- 5
If a student has chosen the Math sequence of MA 131, MA 231, and ST 311, another course (200 level or above; verify with advisor) in computer science, mathematics or statistics must be chosen.听听
- 6
If BCH 454 is not selected as an option for the Biochemistry Laboratory elective it may be used as an option for the Laboratory Analysis elective.
- 7
The two semester Physical Chemistry course sequence (CH 431 and 433) is recommended for those students who plan on graduate studies in Biophysics or a related specialty in Biochemistry, and is required for Biochemistry Honors Option 1.听 If CH 431 is chosen, CH 433 must be taken. If CH 331 or BCH 330 is chosen, a student must choose an advised elective from upper level courses offered in the sciences, math or computer science (200 level or above; verify with advisor).
- 8
The corresponding courses for chemistry majors may be substituted (CH 103,104 for CH 101,102; CH 203,204 for CH 201,202; CH 225,226 for CH 221,222; CH 227,228 for CH 223,224).
Laboratory Analysis Elective
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 叠颁贬听454 | Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| BEC 463/563 | Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听463 | Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听464 | Protein Purification | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听465 | Real-time PCR Techniques | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听466 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听467 | PCR and DNA Fingerprinting | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听471 | RNA Interference and Model Organisms | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听473 | Protein Interactions | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听474 | Plant Genetic Engineering | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听476 | Applied Bioinformatics | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听477 | Metagenomics | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听479 | High-Throughput Discovery | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听480 | Yeast Metabolic Engineering | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听481 | Plant Tissue Culture and Transformation | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听502 | Biotechnology Networking and Professional Development | 1 | |
| 叠滨罢听563 | Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听564 | Protein Purification | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听565 | Real-time PCR Techniques | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听566 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听567 | PCR and DNA Fingerprinting | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听571 | RNA Interference and Model Organisms | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听573 | Protein Interactions | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听574 | Plant Genetic Engineering | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听577 | Metagenomics | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听579 | High-Throughput Discovery | 2 | |
| 叠滨罢听580 | Yeast Metabolic Engineering | 2 | |
| 颁贬听315 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 | |
| 颁贬听316 | Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 | |
| 颁贬贰听463 | Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms | 2 | |
| 颁贬贰听563 | Fermentation of Recombinant Microorganisms | 2 | |
| 笔叠听481 | Plant Tissue Culture and Transformation | 2 | |
| 笔翱听466 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 2 | |
| 笔翱听566 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 2 |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| 叠颁贬听103 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 1 |
| 叠滨翱听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity 1 | 4 |
| 颁贬听101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science 1,8 | 3 |
| 颁贬听102 | General Chemistry Laboratory 1,8 | 1 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 尝厂颁听101 | Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences | 2 |
| 惭础听141 or 惭础听131 | Calculus I 1,2 or Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | 3-4 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 叠滨翱听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 | 4 |
| 颁贬听201 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science 1,8 | 3 |
| 颁贬听202 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory 1,8 | 1 |
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| 惭础听241 or 惭础听231 | Calculus II 1,2 or Calculus for Life and Management Sciences B | 3-4 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 颁贬听221 | Organic Chemistry I 1,8 | 3 |
| 颁贬听222 | Organic Chemistry I Lab 1,8 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| 惭础听242 or 厂罢听311 or ST听380 | Calculus III 1,2 or Introduction to Statistics or | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| College Physics I 1,3 | ||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory 1,3 | ||
| Life Science Elective 1,4 | 3-4 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 颁贬听223 | Organic Chemistry II 1,8 | 3 |
| 颁贬听224 | Organic Chemistry II Lab 1,8 | 1 |
| 惭叠听351 | General Microbiology 1 | 3 |
| 惭叠听352 or 惭叠听354 | General Microbiology Laboratory 1 or Inquiry-Guided Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| College Physics II 1,3 | ||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory 1,3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Computer Elective 1,5 | ||
Math Elective 1,5 | ||
Statistics Elective 1,5 | ||
Free Elective | ||
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 叠颁贬听451 | Principles of Biochemistry 1 | 4 |
| 叠颁贬听452 | Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory 1 | 2 |
| 骋狈听311 | Principles of Genetics 1 | 4 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Social Sciences | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 叠颁贬听453 | Biochemistry of Gene Expression 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory 1,6 | ||
| Research Elective (叠颁贬听492, 叠颁贬听493, 础尝厂听499) 1 | ||
| 贰狈骋听331 or 贰狈骋听333 | Communication for Engineering and Technology or Communication for Science and Research | 3 |
| GEP Social Sciences | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Cell Biology or Physiology Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Physical Chemistry I 1,7 or Introductory Physical Chemistry or Physical Biochemistry | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15-16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Physical Chemistry II 1,7 | ||
Advised Elective 1,7 | ||
| 叠颁贬听455 | Proteins and Molecular Mechanisms 1 | 3 |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| Lab Analysis 1,6 | 3-4 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 121-122 |
- 1
A grade of C- or higher is required.
- 2
There are two sequences for mathematics:听 MA 131, MA 231, ST 311 [ST 380], and a math/ST/CSC elective OR MA 141, MA 241, and MA 242.听 The three semester sequence (MA 141,241 and 242) is a prerequisite for PY 205 and 208 and for CH 431 and 433 (CH 431/433 also requires MA 341). This sequence is recommended for those students who plan on graduate studies in Biophysics or a related specialty in Biochemistry, and is required for Biochemistry Honors Option 1. If a student elects to start with MA 141, the sequence of 241 and 242 should be taken. If a student elects to start with MA 131 and MA 231, the sequence of ST 311 [ST 380] and a math/ST/CSC elective should be taken. ST 311 or ST 380 is not a substitute for MA 242.
- 3
The calculus based physics sequence (PY 205 and 208) is recommended for those students who plan on graduate studies in Biophysics or a related specialty in Biochemistry; and is required for Biochemistry Honors Option 1. If a student chooses PY 205, PY 208 should be taken.听
- 4
This course is an advised elective in the life sciences.听 BIO 240 or BIO 245 is recommended for those students who are interested in applying to the health related professions. This requirement can also be satisfied by an advised elective from upper level life science courses (life science course, 200 level or above; verify with advisor).
- 5
If a student has chosen the Math sequence of MA 131, MA 231, and ST 311, another course (200 level or above; verify with advisor) in computer science, mathematics or statistics must be chosen.听听
- 6
If BCH 454 is not selected as an option for the Biochemistry Laboratory elective it may be used as an option for the Laboratory Analysis elective.
- 7
The two semester Physical Chemistry course sequence (CH 431 and 433) is recommended for those students who plan on graduate studies in Biophysics or a related specialty in Biochemistry, and is required for Biochemistry Honors Option 1.听 If CH 431 is chosen, CH 433 must be taken. If CH 331 or BCH 330 is chosen, a student must choose an advised elective from upper level courses offered in the sciences, math or computer science (200 level or above; verify with advisor).
- 8
The corresponding courses for chemistry majors may be substituted (CH 103,104 for CH 101,102; CH 203,204 for CH 201,202; CH 225,226 for CH 221,222; CH 227,228 for CH 223,224).
Career Opportunities
The Biochemistry program provides B.S. graduates with the scientific background and skills required for employment in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and genetics and for the health professions of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology and related fields.听