B.S. Chemistry - Biochemistry
Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree with Biochemistry Concentration offers the advantage of combining the traditional program in chemistry with a strong concentration in biological and biochemical aspects. This Degree is designed particularly for students interested in pursuing research or technical careers in bioscience or biotechnology. The curriculum provides students with a strong foundation for graduate studies in areas such as biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, and other health-related fields. It is also a rigorous preparatory program for pre-medical students, especially those with an interest in a MD/PhD program. This degree is also ideal for students aspiring to careers in pharmacological/biomedical research (drug design,clinical research), or with government agencies such as NIH or the FDA.
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Course Schedule
Below is a sample four-year setup. This sample is meant to provide students with an overview of the various courses required for the completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree with Biochemistry Concentration. Naturally, a student's schedule will depend upon precollege preparation, course load and enrollment in summer courses. Chemistry electives include any of the following: 390WR, 391, 392, 420WR, 430, 450, 491, 492, 515, 528, 529, 557. Graduate level courses (with permission of instructor) can also be used as electives. Biology electives may include 357 or 485, 358, 400, 465, 516. At least 50 hours must be at the 300 level or above. Programmatic coursework will meet this requirement. Of the three GenEd courses in Social and Behavioral Sciences, one must be within the Department of History. In Arts and Humanities, you must take one of each (designated A or H by the College). Cultural diversity requirements may be double-counted as shown below. No more than 60 hours in Chemistry may apply towards the Bachelor of Science degree.
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Semester 1 (Fall) cr hr
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Semester 2 (Spring) cr hr
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Semester 3 (Fall) cr hr
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Semester 4 (Spring) cr hr
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Chem 201 3
Chem 207-208 2
Modes of Inquiry 1
Engl 101 (WC) 3
Biol 240 3
Elective 3
TOTAL 15
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Chem 202 3
Chem 209-210 2
Engl 102 (WC) 3
Math 205 4
Biol 242 3
TOTAL 15
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Chem 341 3
Chem 343 2
Phys 221* 3
Phys 223* 1
Math 206 4
Biol 329 3
TOTAL 16
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Chem 342 3
Chem 344 2
Phys 222* 3
Phys 224* 1
Math 301 4
Arts & Hum/CD 3
TOTAL 16
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Semester 5 (Fall) cr hr
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Semester 6 (Spring) cr hr
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Semester 7 (Fall) cr hr
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Semester 8 (Spring) cr hr
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Chem 465 3
Undergrad Res 3
Biol 330 3
Biol 331 2
SocBeh Sci (Hist) 3
Oral Comm 3
TOTAL 17
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Chem 470 (WR) 2
Chem 466 3
Soc & Beh Sci/CD 3
Biol 542** (WR) 3
Foriegn Language 3-4
TOTAL 14-15
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Chem 527 3
Chem 545 3
Foreign Language 3-4
SS or Hum (>300) 3
Chem/Biol Elective 3
TOTAL 15-16
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Chem 546 2
Chem 547 3
SS or Hum (>300) 3
Soc & Beh Sci 3
Chem/Biol Elective 4
TOTAL 15
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Minimum Total Hours for Graduation = 121
* Phys 295, 296, 298, 299 (10 hr total) may be substituted for Phys 221-224 (8 hr total).
** Substitutions may be approved for Biol 542 by permission of Chemistry advising. A second WR would still be required which could be met by Chem 390WR or 420WR, or by a WR course outside the department.
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