Biochemistry, B.S.

1. 16 or more credits of biology chosen in consultation with the biochemistry program coordinator from the following courses

• BIO 111 - Biology (4)
• BIO 113 - Biology (4)
• BIO 309 - Biology of the Cell (4)
• BIO 310 - Biology of the Cell Laboratory (1)
• BIO 319 - General Microbiology (4)
• BIO 320 - General Microbiology Laboratory (1)
• BIO 321 - Physiology (4)
• BIO 322 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1)
• BIO 323 - Developmental Biology (4)
• BIO 324 - Developmental Biology Laboratory (1)
• BIO 341 - Genetics (4)

• Other appropriate courses may be approved on an individual basis.

2. 32 credits of chemistry, including

• CHM 157 - General Chemistry I (0 or 5) and
• CHM 158 - General Chemistry II (5)

• or

• CHM 167 - Honors General Chemistry I (0 or 5) and
• CHM 168 - Honors General Chemistry II (0 or 5)

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• CHM 234 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
• CHM 235 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
• CHM 237 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
• CHM 325 - Analytical Chemistry (4)
• CHM 342 - Physical Chemistry I (4)
• CHM 343 - Physical Chemistry II (4)

3. 12 or more credits of biochemistry including

• BCM 453 - Biochemistry I (3)
• BCM 454 - Biochemistry II (3)
• BCM 457 - Biochemistry Laboratory (3)

4. Corequisites

• MTH 154 - Calculus I (4)
• MTH 155 - Calculus II (4)
• PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I (4)
• PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II (4)

5. Admission to major standing as described above at least three semesters prior to graduation.

Pre-medical studies concentration: medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biochemistry provides students with all the requirements for a pre-medical studies concentration with the exception of PHY 158 , which needs to be completed. The Bachelor of Science degree and the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry provide students with all the requirements for a pre-medical studies concentration with the exception of PHY 158 , which must be completed, and five courses in biology/biochemistry. Students interested in a medical career should refer to the pre-medical studies concentration in medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine (Other Academic Options) and consult with the biology or biochemistry adviser and with the pre-medical studies adviser, Professor Keith Berven.