Biochemistry Major
The goal of a liberal arts education is to develop and then employ critical thinking to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. A foundation for understanding ourselves is understanding our physical bodies and how they function. The basis for this understanding is Biochemistry, the integration of Chemistry and Biology. Studying an integrated subject like Biochemistry de-compartmentalizes scientific disciplines and reflects the type of learning sought after by graduate programs, business, industry, and government.
Program Coordinator: Roger Johnson, Ph.D.
Major Requirements (39 credit hours)
Major Core (36 credit hours):
- BIO 201 General Biology I (4)
- BIO 202 General Biology II (4)
- BIO 340 Genetics and Molecular Biology (4)
- CHE 201 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHE 202 General Chemistry II (4)
- CHE 301 Organic Chemistry I (4)
- CHE 302 Organic Chemistry II (4)
- CHE 383 Biochemistry (3)
- CHE 383L Biochemistry Lab (1)
- CHE 483 Advanced Biochemistry (3)
- CHE 498 Senior Capstone (1)
Major Electives: at least 3 credit hours from among the following:
- BIO 312 Microbiology (3)
- BIO 328 Human Physiology (4)
- BIO 345 Cell Biology (3)
- CHE 375R Topics in Biochemistry
- CHE 385R Directed Studies
- CHE 395R Internship/Practicum
- CHE 481 Bio-organic and Medicinal Chemistry
Although not required, PHY 201-202 are strongly recommended for the biochemistry major.