Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalogue 
    
2024-2025 Catalogue

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BA


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.

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