Option 3

Biochemistry*

This curriculum is recommended for students who are interested in the molecular basis of biological problems and plan on pursuing advanced study in biochemistry or a medically related field. It leads to a B.S. in chemistry (biochemistry) degree. In addition to the core and college, and major requirements listed above, the requirements for this option are the following:

Degree Requirements

Option 3 Requirements — 44 hours

BIO 206Organismal and Population Biology

3

BIO 276Organismal and Population Biology Lab

1

BIO 207Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics

3

BIO 277Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Lab

1

CHM 412Advanced Instrumental Theory

1

CHM 472Advanced Instrumental Laboratory

1

CHM 453Biochemistry I

3

CHM 454Biochemistry II

3

CHM 471Biochemistry Laboratory

1

CHM 444Inorganic Chemistry

3

Upper division biology electives

4

Upper-division science engineering or mathematics electives

5

Upper-division biology electives: BIO 330/333, Human Genetics with lab, BIO 354/372, Cell and Molecular Biology with lab, BIO 359/379, Microbiology with lab, or BIO 460, Immunology are recommended.

For upper-division science electives CHM 493, Research is strongly recommended.

General Electives — 15 hrs. (5 must be upper-division)

Total Credit Hours: 120

*For the ACS certified biochemistry program, students must also take CHM 332.