Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry Requirements
All students enrolled in the Biochemistry Degree Program must complete the Core Curriculum for Track D as listed in their respective catalog.
PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Course | TITLE | credits |
|---|---|---|
BI 100 | First Year Science Seminar: Science | 1 semester hours |
MA 110 | Pre-Calculus | 3 semester hours |
MA 210 | Calculus I | 4 semester hours |
MA 211 | Calculus II | 4 semester hours |
BI 215 | Cellular and Organismal Biology I | 3 semester hours |
BI 215L | Cellular and Organismal Biology I Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH203 | General Chemistry I | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 203L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BI 307 | Molecular Biology I Genes and Genetics | 3 semester hours |
BI 307L | Molecular Biology I Laboratory Genes and Genetics | 1 semester hours |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Course | TITLE | credits |
|---|---|---|
BI 104 | Digital Science | 1 semester hours |
BI 216 | Cellular and Organismal Biology II | 3 semester hours |
BI 216L | Cellular and Organismal Biology II Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BI 308 | Molecular Biology II Genomics and Epigenomics | 3 semester hours |
BI 308L | Molecular Biology II Laboratory Genomics and Epigenetics | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH 204 | General Chemistry II | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 204L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH 323 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 323L | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH 324 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 324L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH 334 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 334L | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
PHY 251 | University Physics I | 4 semester hours |
PHY 251L | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
PHY 252 | University Physics II | 4 semester hours |
PHY 252L | University Physics II Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BI 300 | Science Writing | 1 semester hours |
BI 302 | Science Writing – Bioethics and Professional Conduct | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH 360 | Biochemistry I | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 360L | Biochemistry I Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BC/CH 362 | Biochemistry II | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 362L | Biochemistry II Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BI 320 | Developmental Biology | 3 semester hours |
BI 320L | Developmental Biology Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BI 410 | Advanced Human Physiology I Metabolism and Nutrition | 3 semester hours |
BI 410L | Advanced Human Physiology I Laboratory Metabolism and Nutrition | 1 semester hours |
BI/BC 495 | Research I | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 422 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 semester hours |
BC/CH 430L | Instrumental Analysis | 2 semester hours |
BC/CH 490 | Research | 3 semester hours |
and two upper division electives chosen from:
course | TITLE | credits |
|---|---|---|
CH 440 | 440L Natural Product Chemistry | 3 semester hours |
with or without | ||
CH 440L | 440L Natural Product Chemistry Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
CH 403 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 semester hours |
CH423 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 semester hours |
and | ||
CH423L | Physical Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 semester hours |
BI 430 | Microbiology | 3 semester hours |
BI 411 | Advanced Human Physiology II – Neurophysiology | 3 semester hours |
and | ||
BI 411L | Advanced Human Physiology II Laboratory – Neurophysiology | 1 semester hours |
BI 321 | Advanced Human and Comparative Anatomy | 3 semester hours |
and | ||
BI 321L | Advanced Human and Comparative Anatomy laboratory | 1 semester hours |
CH 447 | Pharmacology | 3 semester hours |
BI 435 | Cancer Biology | 3 semester hours |
Recommendations for upper division outside the major (UDOM) requirement: The following courses are recommended for Biochemistry majors to consider as fulfilling this requirement: 400 level ENV courses. Students should discuss with their Program Advisor the choice of their UDOM and Interdisciplinary courses.