Program Overview

Biochemistry - Bachelor of Science

The Biochemistry - Bachelor of Science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of biochemistry and their applications in various fields.

Program Requirements

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include:

• General Education requirements
• Viewing a Wider World requirements
• Elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above
• Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework
• All departmental and nondepartmental requirements may not be taken S/U and must earn a C- or better final grade

Course List

The following courses are required for the program:

• General Education:
  • Area I: Communications
    • English Composition - Level 1
    • English Composition - Level 2
    • Oral Communication
  • Area II: Mathematics
    • MATH 1511G: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
  • Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences
    • CHEM 1215G: General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
    • CHEM 1225G: General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
    • Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course
  • Area V: Humanities
  • Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts
• Departmental/College Requirements:
  • CHEM 313: Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 314: Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM 371: Analytical Chemistry
  • BCHE 140: Introduction to Biochemistry
  • BCHE 395: Biochemistry I
  • BCHE 396: Biochemistry II
  • BCHE 424: Experimental Biochemistry I
  • BCHE 425: Experimental Biochemistry II
  • BCHE 440: Biochemistry Seminar
• Non-Departmental Requirements:
  • A ST 311: Statistical Applications
  • BIOL 2110G: Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • BIOL 311: General Microbiology
  • BIOL 377: Cell Biology
  • PHYS 2110: Mechanics
  • PHYS 2140: Electricity and Magnetism

Second Language Requirement

There is no second language requirement for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry.

Suggested Plan of Study

A suggested plan of study for students is provided, which assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The plan of study includes:

• First Year:
  • Semester 1:
    • ENGL 1110G: Composition I
    • MATH 1511G: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
    • CHEM 1216: General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors
    • BCHE 140: Introduction to Biochemistry
    • Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course
  • Semester 2:
    • MATH 1521G: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
    • BIOL 2110G: Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
    • CHEM 1226: General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors
    • Area V: Humanities Course
• Second Year:
  • Semester 1:
    • ENGL 2210G: Professional & Technical Communication
    • BIOL 305: Principles of Genetics
    • CHEM 313: Organic Chemistry I
    • PHYS 2110: Mechanics
    • Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course
  • Semester 2:
    • COMM 1115G: Introduction to Communication
    • CHEM 314: Organic Chemistry II
    • CHEM 315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    • PHYS 2140: Electricity and Magnetism
    • Elective Course
• Third Year:
  • Semester 1:
    • A ST 311: Statistical Applications
    • BIOL 377: Cell Biology
    • BCHE 395: Biochemistry I
    • CHEM 371: Analytical Chemistry
    • Elective Course
  • Semester 2:
    • BCHE 396: Biochemistry II
    • BIOL 311: General Microbiology
    • VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course
    • Elective Course
• Fourth Year:
  • Semester 1:
    • BCHE 440: Biochemistry Seminar
    • BCHE 424: Experimental Biochemistry I
    • CHEM 431: Physical Chemistry
    • Elective Course
  • Semester 2:
    • VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course
    • BCHE 425: Experimental Biochemistry II
    • CHEM / BCHE Course Pairing
    • Elective Courses

Total Credits

The total credits required for the program is 120.