Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major focuses on life processes at the molecular level, with emphasis on the biochemistry and molecular biology of cellular systems in simple and complex organisms. The curriculum is designed for students seeking preparation for graduate studies, for the health-care professions, or for entry-level positions in science-related industries. This interdisciplinary major draws upon the resources of the departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.The BA in Biochemistry allows for 1 additional Upper Level Lab Elective, while the BS in Biochemistry requires additional Chemistry and Mathematics courses and awards the American Chemical Society Certified Biochemistry Degree.

Degree requirements for the BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology:

Major Course Requirements (all 17 required):

Research experience (1 suggested, but not required):

Senior Senior Capstone (required):

In addition to major course requirements, all students are required to fulfill a senior capstone experience as assigned by their major.

Biochemistry Course Sequence Outline:

* indicates course required by BS degree, but not the BA degree

	Fall	Spring
Freshman Year	BI 103 - General Biology I CH 130 - General Chemistry EN 105 - First Year Writing / Core HU 103 - Conversatio I	BI 104 - General Biology II CH 150 - Structure and Reactivity HU 104 - Conversatio II Core
Sophomore Year	BI 327 - Genetics CH 251 - Reaction and Mechanism MA 170 - Calculus I Core	BI 333 - Cell Biology CH 270 - Quantitative Analysis Core Core / MA 180 - Calculus BS only*
Junior Year	BI 336 - Biochemistry PS 131 - Calculus-Based Physics I Core Core / Elective	BI 341 - Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PS 132 - Calculus-Based Physics II Core / CH 330 - Inorganic Chemistry *BS only Core / Elective
Senior Year	Major elective / CH 280 - Physical Chemistry *BS only Research experience or major elective Core Core	CH 310 - Instrumental Analysis Research experience or major elective Core Elective