Biochemistry Major

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Major in Biochemistry – 69 credits
Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and a grade of C- or better is required in all Pre-Requisites.

Required in the Major:  

CHEM-131: Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

CHEM-132: Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

CHEM-215: Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

CHEM-216: Organic Chemistry II (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

CHEM-301: Analytical Chemistry (5 credits)

CHEM-307: Biochemistry I (5 credits)

CHEM-308: Biochemistry II (3 credits)

CHEM-313: Physical Chemistry I (4 credits)

CHEM-314: Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)

CHEM-498: Senior Seminar in Biochemistry

Also required:  

BIOL-111: Principles of Biology I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

BIOL-201: Cell Biology (4 credits)

BIOL-217: Genetics (4 credits)

Choice of:

• MATH-203: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (WOK: Problem Solving)
  AND
• MATH-204: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (WOK: Problem Solving)
  OR
• MATH-211: Calculus and Modern Analysis I (WOK: Problem Solving)
  AND
• MATH-212: Calculus and Modern Analysis II (WOK: Problem Solving)

MATH-262: Probability and Statistics (WOK: Problem Solving)

PHYS-121: Principles of Physics I (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

PHYS-122: Principles of Physics II (4 credits) (WOK: Scientific)

Sample Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry Major/selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation):
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only; it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor; however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.

*Non-academic credit - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.

Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 121