Biochemistry
As a Biochemistry major, you are challenged to develop your critical thinking and technical skills as you relate theory to real situations. That’s why our faculty is committed to stretching the borders of students’ minds and thoughts – all to challenge and understand the very elements of the world around us.
- Small class sizes
- State-of-the-art laboratory facilities
- Rigorous, interesting classes in an informal setting
- Project-oriented experiments and engagement in research
- Courses and labs taught by faculty, not graduate students
- A liberal arts tradition to enhance a strong science background
SETTING STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS
If you’re interested in biology and chemistry, biochemistry, or a medical-related profession, our Biochemistry program will help you prepare for your career, or for continuing studies in graduate school.
Gain real-life experience – all before you graduate.
Lab Work
Engage in research, on or off campus, by designing and conducting project-oriented experiments in our state-of-the art labs.
Internships
Obtain work experience and make informed career choices through supervised internships of a semester or more in length.
Employment Options
- Anesthesiologist (MD)
- Chemical Engineer
- Toxicologist
- Chemist
- Food Technologist
- Biological Technician
COURSEWORK
Course |
Title (credits) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Chem | 133 | General Chemistry I (4) |
| Chem | 134 | General Chemistry II (4) |
| Bio | 150 | Introduction to Biology I (4) |
| Bio | 151 | Introduction to Biology II (4) |
| Math | 151 | Calculus I (4) |
| Math | 152 | Calculus II (4) |
| Phys | 203 | Physics I (5) |
| Phys | 204 | Physics II (5) |
| Biol or Chem or Biol |
216 345 412 |
Microbiology (4) Toxicology (3) Molecular Biology (4) |
| Chem or Chem or Chem |
255 353 354 |
Quantitative Analysis (3) Chemical Methods of Analysis (3) Instrumental Methods of Analysis (3) |
| Bio | 305 | Cell Biology (5) |
Course |
Title (credits) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Chem or Chem |
325 423 |
A Survey of Physical Chemistry (3) Chemical Thermdynamics (3) |
| Chem | 343 | Organic Chemistry I (4) |
| Chem | 344 | Organic Chemistry II (4) |
| Chem | 390 | Special Topics (2) |
| Chem | 413 | Biochemistry I (3) |
| Chem | 414 | Biochemistry II (3) |
| Bio | 430 | Genetics (5) |
| Chem or Chem |
431 432 |
Advanced Lab I (1) Advanced Lab II (1) |
| Chem or Chem |
433 434 |
Advanced Lab III (1) Advanced Lab IV (1) |
| Chem | 493 | Seminar I (1) |
| Chem | 494 | Seminar II (1) |
Total Semester Credits Required: 72 to 74 |
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