Apr 19, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin

2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, B.S.

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Program Learning Outcomes

1) Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge and comprehension of the salient properties and functions of the main classes of biomolecules required to sustain life, as well as the central metabolic, regulatory and bioenergetic pathways required for the viability of biological cells.
2) Demonstrate a basic understanding of the laboratory techniques used in biochemistry and related areas.
3) Display an ability to effectively communicate (both written and orally) important biochemical concepts and methods.
4) Be able to understand and interpret key biochemical research data from the primary literature.

General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 72

Basic Requirements: (53 Credits)

BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 119 - N/General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
BIOL 300 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 322 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 390 - Molecular Techniques Credit(s): 2
BIOL 385 - Senior Seminar in Biochemistry Credit(s): 1 or
CHEM 385 - Biochemistry Seminar Credit(s): 1
CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 and
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 4 and
CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 2
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 and
CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 2 and
CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3 and
CHEM 304 - Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 and
CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 301 - Laboratory in Cell Biology Credit(s): 1 or
CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2

Seven credits from among:

BIOL 203 - Principles of Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 216 - Biology Second Year Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 223 - Genetics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 301 - Laboratory in Cell Biology Credit(s): 1 (if not used to fill the lab requirement)
BIOL 304 - Biotechnology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 306 - Evolutionary Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 327 - Molecular Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 330 - Immunology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 334 - Biology of Cancer Credit(s): 3
BIOL 340 - Modeling Biological Systems Credit(s): 3
BIOL 342 - Parasitology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 346 - Biology of Invertebrates Credit(s): 4
BIOL 347 - Biology of Vertebrates Credit(s): 4
BIOL 348 - Plant Diversity Credit(s): 4
BIOL 349 - Principles of Microbiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 350 - Foundations of Biostatistics Credit(s): 3 (cannot be used as an elective if it is selected as a Related Requirement option)
BIOL 354 - Developmental Biology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 361 - Plant Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 364 - Animal Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 378 - Microscope Techniques Credit(s): 1
BIOL 391 - Electron Microscopy Credit(s): 2
BIOL 392 - Genome Analysis Credit(s): 2
BIOL 393 - Honors Thesis Credit(s): 3
BIOL 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-3
CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2 (if not used to fill the lab requirement)
CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 2
CHEM 315 - Bioorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 318 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 (cannot be used as an elective if it is selected as a Basic Requirement option)
CHEM 329 - Topics in Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 330 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 331 - Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 2
CHEM 334 - Bioinorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 340 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 341 - Modern Analytical Methods Credit(s): 3
CHEM 342 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 361 - Modern Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 393 - Honors Research Credit(s): 4
CHEM 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-3
Other courses from BCHM 393 , Physics, Math, or new or experimental courses may be used to meet this requirement, with prior approval from the Biochemistry Coordinator. No more than three elective credits shall be from 200-level electives without approval from the Biochemistry Coordinator. No more than three elective credits shall be from research or directed study without approval from the Biochemistry Coordinator.

Related Requirements: (19 Credits)

MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4 or
MATH 228 - Calculus II for Biologists Credit(s): 4
PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 114 - N/Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 125 - N/Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 116 - N/Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1

One of the following: Tool Skill Courses

BIOL 350 - Foundations of Biostatistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 262 - R/Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
PSYC 250 - R/Introduction to Behavioral Statistics Credit(s): 3

Minimum Competence Requirement

Students must attain a grade of C- or better in all required Chemistry and Biology courses before those courses can be used as prerequisites for another course:

Department Writing Requirement

The biochemistry writing requirement will be met by successful completion (grade of C- or better) in the Senior Biochemistry Seminar of which an integral part is the successful writing of a formal biochemistry review paper of 8-12 pages. The paper is retained by the department in which the student is advised.

Outline/Advising Guide

First Year

Fall (15-16 Credit Hours)

BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2 or
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or
CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
F/ Credit(s): 3

Spring (15-16 Credit Hours)

BIOL 119 - N/General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 2 and
CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 2
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2 or
BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3

Note

BIOL 116 or CHEM 119 (students taking CHEM 203 should choose CHEM 119 )

Second Year

Fall (15-16 Credit Hours)

BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or
CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2 or Elective
PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3 and
PHYS 114 - N/Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
Foreign language Credit(s): 3

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

BIOL 300 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 or Elective
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2 or Elective
PHYS 125 - N/Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3 and
PHYS 116 - N/Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1
Foreign language Credit(s): 3

Note

CHEM 216 (either in fall or spring, but if one takes CHEM 224 then CHEM 216 should be taken in the spring)

Third Year

Fall (17-18 Credit Hours)

Tool Skills Course or S/ Credit(s): 3
BIOL 301 - Laboratory in Cell Biology Credit(s): 1 or
CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
HUMN 220 - W/H/Western Humanities I Credit(s): 4 or
HUMN 221 - W/H/Western Humanities II Credit(s): 4
Foreign language Credit(s): 3
U/ Credit(s): 3

Spring (14-15 Credit Hours)

CHEM 304 - Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2 or Elective
BIOL 390 - Molecular Techniques Credit(s): 2
S/ or Tool Skills Course Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3

Fourth Year

Fall (13-14 Credit Hours)

Biochemistry Elective Credit(s): 3-4
BIOL 385 - Senior Seminar in Biochemistry Credit(s): 1 or
CHEM 385 - Biochemistry Seminar Credit(s): 1
BIOL 322 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3
M/ Credit(s): 3

Spring (10-16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 1-7

Total Credit Hours: 120

The biochemistry major can lead to a variety of professional and vocational pursuits, and career goals should be considered when selecting electives. Students should discuss choices with their advisors, who can suggest electives for a variety of options. A few examples follow.

Footnotes

Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.

Biochemistry, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 72

Basic Requirements: (53 Credits)

Seven credits from among:

Related Requirements: (19 Credits)

One of the following: Tool Skill Courses

Minimum Competence Requirement

Department Writing Requirement

Outline/Advising Guide

First Year

Fall (15-16 Credit Hours)

Spring (15-16 Credit Hours)

Note

Second Year

Fall (15-16 Credit Hours)

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

Note

Third Year

Fall (17-18 Credit Hours)

Spring (14-15 Credit Hours)

Fourth Year

Fall (13-14 Credit Hours)

Spring (10-16 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 120

Bioorganic Chemistry

Bioinorganic Chemistry

Cell and Molecular Biology

Environmental Biochemistry

Neurobiology

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Footnotes