Biochemistry Degree Plan
Bachelor of Science
(Biochemistry major with mandatory biology minor – 120 semester hours)
The minimum requirements for a B.S. degree in biochemistry stipulated by the American Chemical Society include: two semesters of biochemistry; cell biology; genetics; one semester of a laboratory in biochemical methods; and at least three semester hours of an advanced course that may be research culminating in a comprehensive written report. The proposed curriculum meets and exceeds these requirements.
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 1411, 1412 | 8 |
|
Chemistry 3151, 3152, 3201, 3351, 3352, 4181, 4233, 3421, 4331, 4332,4333, and 4521 |
31 |
| Chemistry (advanced) | 4 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 1480, 3301, and 3403 | 11 |
| Biology (advanced)* | 7 |
| Computer Science 1361 | 3 |
| English 1301 | 3 |
| English 1302 or Honors 1302 | 3 |
| English sophomore literature: 2323, 2324, 2325, 2329 or Honors 2301 | 3 |
| Political Science 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 2513* | 5 |
| Physical Activity: 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1125, 2101, 2102 | 1 |
| Physics 1421 and 1422 | 8 |
| Social Science: Agricultural Economics 1331, Economics, 2300, 2301, 2302, Geography 2301, Psychology 1303, 2301, 2304, 2305, Sociology 1303, 2301, 2305, 2307 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts: Art 1301, 1302, 1305, 2301, 2302 Theatre 1311, 1351, 2331, 2334, Music 1310, 1341, 1342, 1351, 1361, 1375, 1376, Honors 2302 | 3 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology*** | 0 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Electives | 15 |
The above plan meets all core curriculum and general Bachelor of Science degree requirements. This degree requires a minimum of 120 hours with a minimum of 45 advanced hours.
* Biology 3411 and 4350 are recommended.
** The student is expected to have completed two years of high school algebra and one-half year of high school trigonometry. If not, Mathematics 1561 should be completed as applicable before enrollment in Mathematics 2513.
*** Requirements for a biology minor are fulfilled with courses listed under “Other Requirements.”
Graduation Requirement for the Chemistry or
Biochemistry Major
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry are required to complete a Major Field Test (MFT) in Chemistry in order to be eligible for graduation. The Division of Extended Studies administers the MFT once during both the fall and spring semesters, and once during the summer. A student is eligible to take the MFT upon completion of all required chemistry credits or during the semester immediately prior to graduation. The exam score has no bearing on GPA, but will be part of the student’s record.
