Biochemistry Major (63 credits):
The biochemistry major is an excellent option for those students who wish to have a strong foundation in an interdisciplinary science, especially with the modern scientific community becoming less compartmentalized. It provides a strong background in both chemistry and biology with additional support from both physics and mathematics. The major is an ideal choice for those students interested in graduate education in biochemistry, chemistry or biology, a career in medicine, medical research or allied health areas, or eventual employment in the areas of forensic science, food science, agricultural research or the biotechnology industry. Today many new jobs are being created in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries that demand the breadth and flexibility available with a biochemistry background. A well prepared biochemist is also more informed about the bioethical issues challenging the scientific community.
Biochemistry uniquely examines the cellular and sub-cellular levels of life through the eyes of chemical reactions, structures and energetics. In other words, life is examined at its most fundamental physical level.
A. Chemistry Core
All of the following:
C131 General Chemistry I
C133 General Chemistry I Lab
C142 General Chemistry II
C144 General Chemistry II Lab
C321 Organic Chemistry I
C322 Organic Chemistry II
C331 Physical Chemistry I
C341 Analytical Chemistry I
C443 Chemistry Seminar
C445 Chemistry Research Planning
C446 Chemistry Research Experience
C447 Chemistry Research Thesis
M151 Calculus I
M152 Calculus II
P201 Introductory Physics I
P202 Introductory Physics I Lab
P211 Introductory Physics II
P212 Introductory Physics II Lab
B. All of the following:
B110 Botany and Zoology I
B111 Botany and Zoology I Lab
B120 Botany and Zoology II
B121 Botany and Zoology II Lab
B312 Molecular Biology
C409 Biochemistry
C. One additional course from the following list (more are highly recommended):
B310 Genetics
B311 Cell Biology
B434 Microbiology
C332 Physical Chemistry II
C441 Analytical Chemistry II
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