Biochemistry Major, B.A. and B.S.

B.A. degree or B.S. degree

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

Note: A minor in Chemistry is not allowed with a Biochemistry Major.

Program Requirements

Chemistry Foundation I (29 hours)

CHM 131	General Chemistry I	4(3-3)
CHM 132	General Chemistry II	4(3-3)
CHM 211QR	Quantitative Analysis	4(2-6)
CHM 345	Organic Chemistry I	3(3-0)
CHM 346	Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Bioorganic Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 349	Organic Chemistry Laboratory	2(0-6)
CHM 521	Biochemistry I	3(3-0)
CHM 522	Biochemistry II	3(3-0)
CHM 527	Biochemistry Laboratory	2(1-3)
CHM 528	Bioanalytical Techniques Laboratory	2(1-3)

Chemistry Foundation II (3-5 hours)

Select one of the following:

CHM 353	Physical Chemistry	5(5-0)
CHM 355	Physical Chemistry: Foundations of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry	3(3-0)

Chemistry Research (3 hours)

CHM 491WI

Undergraduate Capstone Research and Thesis

1-3(Spec)

Required Courses I (23 hours)

BIO 111	Foundations of Evolution and Diversity	4(3-3)
BIO 112	Foundations of Cell Biology	4(3-3)
BIO 211	Foundations of Genetics	4(3-3)
BIO 325	Biotechnology	3(1-5)
MTH 132	Calculus I	4(4-0)
MTH 133	Calculus II	4(4-0)

Required Courses II (10 hours)

Select one of the following options:

Option A (10 hours)

PHY 130QR	College Physics I	4(4-0)
PHY 131	College Physics II	4(4-0)
PHY 170	College Physics Laboratory I	1(0-2)
PHY 171	College Physics Laboratory II	1(0-2)

Option B (10 hours)

PHY 145QR	University Physics I	4(4-0)
PHY 146	University Physics II	4(4-0)
PHY 175	University Physics Laboratory I	1(0-2)
PHY 176	University Physics Laboratory II	1(0-2)

Other Requirements (0 hours)

Capstone Exit Exam and Survey

This capstone experience may include taking the Chemistry Diagnostic Undergraduate Chemistry Knowledge (DUCK) exam, the Biochemistry certification exam from the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), analyzing and interpreting data, and/or completing an exit survey.

Electives (1-4 hours)

Sufficient 300 or greater CHM, BIO, or other courses, selected in consultation with program advisor, to meet the required 71 hours.

Select from the following:

BIO 320	Biology of Microorganisms	4(3-3)
BIO 337	Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy	4(3-3)
BIO 392	Mammalian Physiology	4(3-3)
BIO 397	Special Topics in Biology	1-6(Spec)
BIO 497	Special Topics in Biology	1-9(Spec)
BIO 500	Biological Statistics	3(2-2)
BIO 501	Evolution	3(3-0)
BIO 524	Molecular Biology	3(3-0)
BIO 534	Endocrinology	3(3-0)
BIO 536	Histology	3(2-3)
BIO 537	Immunology	3(3-0)
BIO 539	Virology	3(3-0)
BIO 544	Developmental Biology	4(3-3)
BIO 545	Molecular Genetics	3(3-0)
BIO 546	Molecular Genetics Laboratory	1(0-3)
BIO 570	Medical Cell Biology	3-4(Spec)
BIO 575	Applied Bioinformatics	4(3-3)
BIO 576WI	Mammalian Cell Culture	3(1-5)
BIO 580	Medical Microbiology	3(1-5)
BIO 585	Conservation Medicine	3(3-0)
BIO 590	Cardiovascular Physiology	3(3-0)
BIO 591	Neurophysiology	3(3-0)
BIO 597	Special Topics in Biology	1-9(Spec)
CHM 331	Inorganic Chemistry	3(2-4)
CHM 333	Bioinorganic Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 475	Internship in Chemistry or Biochemistry	1-6(Spec)
CHM 511	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	4(1-6)
CHM 514	Environmental Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 515	Environmental Chemistry of the Great Lakes	2(1-3)
CHM 531	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 541	Advanced Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms	3(3-0)
CHM 547	Advanced Synthesis Laboratory	2(1-3)
CHM 551	Materials Chemistry: Inorganics and Nanomaterials	3(3-0)
CHM 555	Advanced Physical Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 556	Applied Quantum Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 560	Biomimetic Nanotechnology	3(3-0)
CHM 561	Polymer Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 562	Industrial Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 566	Introduction to Biomaterials	3(3-0)
CHM 567	Polymer Science Laboratory	2(1-3)
CHM 568	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3(3-0)
CHM 569	Materials Characterization	2(1-3)
CHM 571	Topics in Chemistry	1-9(Spec)
CHM 583	Seminar in Chemistry	1-2(Spec)

Note: Only up to 3 credits of BIO 397, BIO 497, BIO 570, BIO 597, CHM 475, CHM 571, or CHM 583 can count for the Biochemistry Major.

Suggestions for electives based on career goals are given below:

Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinarian, and Pre-Dental: CHM 568, BIO 337, BIO 392, BIO 500, BIO 580, BIO 536, BIO 537, BIO 544.
Pre-Pharmacy (Note: Please check with websites of pharmacy schools you are applying since pre-requisites vary considerably): CHM 568, CHM 337, CHM 500.
Pre-Graduate School: CHM 333, BIO 545, BIO 546, BIO 575, BIO 576.

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