Biochemistry Program Requirements
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements:
SCI 100
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School of the Sciences New Student Seminar
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BIO 113
BIO 113L
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Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics
Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics Lab
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BIO 230
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Genetics
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BIOCH 327
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Biochemistry
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BIOCH 345L
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Integrative Laboratory I
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BIOCH 427
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Advanced Biochemistry
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CHEM 115
CHEM 115L
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General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I Laboratory
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CHEM 116
CHEM 116L
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General Chemistry II
General Chemistry II Laboratory
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CHEM 210
CHEM 210L
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Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
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CHEM 211
CHEM 211L
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Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
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CHEM 213
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Electronic Literature Searching
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MATH 220
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Calculus I
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PHYS 210 or
PHYS 215
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General Physics I or
General Physics I with Calculus
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PHYS 211 or
PHYS 216
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General Physics II or
General Physics II with Calculus
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Senior Capstone Experiences (Select One):
BIOCH 450, 460 or 460H Sr. Research Capstone in Biochemistry
BIOCH 455, 465, or 465H Sr. Internship Capstone in Biochemistry
++ Students choosing one of the 9-credit senior capstone options can take one less upper level Group 2 elective
Elective courses Group 1
Select two from the following list:
BIO 310
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Cell Biology
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BIO 330
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Molecular Genetics
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CHEM 430
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Physical Chemistry
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Elective courses Group 2
Select three from the following list (one must be CHEM, one must be BIO and at least two of the courses must be at the 300 level or higher):
BIO 203
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Microbiology
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BIO 255
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Techniques in Molecular Biology
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BIO 310
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Cell Biology
(if not used as a group 1 elective)
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BIO 322
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Human Physiology
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BIO 330
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Molecular Genetics
(if not used as a group 1 elective)
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BIO 335
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Immunology
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BIO 355
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Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology
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BIO 430
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Bioinformatics
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BIOCH 365
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Independent Research in Biochemistry
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CHEM 221
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Inorganic Chemistry
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CHEM 310
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Analytical Chemistry
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CHEM 330
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
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CHEM 340
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Medicinal Chemistry
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CHEM 410
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Instrumental Analysis
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CHEM 430
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Physical Chemistry
(if not used as a group 1 elective)
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CHEM 431
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Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
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CHEM 432
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Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics
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MATH 235
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Statistical Methods
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