Biochemistry Program

The program in Biochemistry is based on curriculum interaction between the disciplines of Chemistry and Biology. Since the areas of concentration are broadened and well-integrated, several career options are possible upon successful completion of the program. It is recommended particularly for those planning careers in allied health areas, including clinical chemistry, graduate study in biochemistry, pharmacology or toxicology, and pre-professional study for medicine or dentistry.

The Curricula for the B.S. and B.A. degrees in Biochemistry satisfy the requirements for Certification by the American Chemical Society.

The recommended course sequence leading to the B.S. degree is outlined as follows:

Freshman Year (32 Credits)
CHEM 111, 112, L111, L112 (8)
BIO 114, L114 (4)
MATH 165, 166*** (8)
ENG 101, 102 (8 )
Seminar for Freshmen (Fall) (4)

Sophomore Year (32 Credits)
CHEM 211, 212, L211, L212 (8)
PHYS 151, 152, L151, L152 (8)
BIO 111, L111 (Fall) (4)
Quantitative Reasoning (4)
Literature (4)
Ethical and Philosophical Inquiry (4)

Junior Year (32 Credits)
CHEM 314, L314 (4)
CHEM 331, 332 (8)
CHEM L333 (4)
Advanced Biology Electives* (8)
Humanities/History (4)
Free Electives (4)

Senior Year (30 Credits)
CHEM 411, 412, L411, L412 (8)
CHEM 428 (or L428), 429 (or L429) (2)
CHEM L333 (4)
Humanities/History (4)
Social Science (4)
Free Electives** (12)

* Must be chosen from the following: BIO 273; BIO 274, L274; 285, L285; 377, L377; 403, L403; 474, L474.

** CHEM 375, L375 required for those students seeking American Chemical Society Certification.

***Math should be started first semester starting with the highest math level in the following sequence: MATH 104, 121, 165, 166.
      MATH 130 and 134 will not fulfill the math requirements for the major.