Biochemistry, B.S.

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 (30-40 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

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.

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map  

• First Year 
  • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
    • BIOL 117 - General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution  Credit(s): 3 
    • BIOL 118 - General Biology Laboratory I  Credit(s): 1
    • CHEM 116 - Chemistry I  Credit(s): 3 
    • CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab  Credit(s): 1
    • WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)  Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society (DPP) Credit(s): 3 
  • Spring -15 Credit Hours 

    • BIOL 119 - General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology  Credit(s): 3 

    • BIOL 120 - General Biology Laboratory II  Credit(s): 1

    • CHEM 118 - Chemistry II  Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II  Credit(s): 3

    • CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry  Credit(s): 1 

    • MATH 222 - Calculus II  Credit(s): 4

    • Global Society (CAI) Credit(s): 3

• Second Year 
  • Fall - 16  Credit Hours

    • BIOL 222 - Genetics  Credit(s): 3

    • CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I  Credit(s): 3   

    • CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory  Credit(s): 2 

    • PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I  Credit(s): 3 and PHYS 114 - Physics I Lab   Credit(s): 1

    • World Language (101) Credit(s): 4

  • Spring - 17 Credit Hours 

    • BIOL 300 - Cell Biology  Credit(s): 3

    • CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II  Credit(s): 3

    • PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II  Credit(s): 3 and PHYS 116 - Physics II Lab  Credit(s): 1 

    • Global Society (CGC) Credit(s): 3 

    • World Language (102) Credit(s): 4

• Third Year 
  • Fall - 14 Credit Hours 

    • BIOL 301 - Laboratory in Cell Biology  Credit(s): 1

    • CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I  Credit(s): 3

    • Global Society (SST) Credit(s): 3 

    • Global Society (WCV) Credit(s): 4

    • Global Society (DPP) Credit(s): 3

  • Spring - 14 Credit Hours 

    • CHEM 304 - Biochemistry II  Credit(s): 3

    • CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory   Credit(s): 2

    • BIOL 390 - Molecular Techniques   Credit(s): 2

    • Electives Credit(s): 7

• Fourth Year 
  • Fall - 14 Credit Hours 
    • Biochemistry Elective Credit(s): 3 
    • BIOL 385 - Senior Seminar in Biochemistry  Credit(s): 1 OR CHEM 385 - Biochemistry Seminar  Credit(s): 1
    • BIOL 322 - Molecular Biology  Credit(s): 3
    • Integrative & Applied Learning Credit(s): 3
    • Electives Credit(s): 4 
  • Spring - 15 Credit Hours
    • CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry  Credit(s): 3
    • Electives Credit(s): 12

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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