Biochemistry - B.S. Degree
Department of Chemistry
Office: 221 Science Center
(716) 673-3287
Dr. William Brown, Chairperson
Dr. Mark Janik, Coordinator
Email: biochemistry.program@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/chemistry/biochemistry
Biochemistry is at the core of modern science, enabling fundamental advances in medicine, agriculture, industry and basic science. Indeed, biochemists conduct some of the most exciting research in science, and careers in biochemistry rank among the highest on almost every published list of “Best Careers.” Fredonia’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Biochemistry is administered jointly by the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. With its emphasis on mastery of technical and analytical skills in biochemistry, Fredonia’s program is designed to prepare students for graduate school, medical school, or careers in biochemical research. It also provides a broad foundation in the liberal arts, enhancing graduates’ abilities to meet challenges in a shifting social climate. Course requirements of the degree program are listed below. Although not required, participation in undergraduate research in either biology or chemistry is encouraged.
For course descriptions, students should see the listings under the appropriate departments; Biology and Chemistry.
Major Requirements
Core Courses:
| BIOL 133 | Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 134 | Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHEM 125 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
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| CHEM 126 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
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| CHEM 130 | Honors General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
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| BIOL 237 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 238 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 215 | Organic Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHEM 225 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 216 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
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| CHEM 226 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
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| CHEM 230 | Advanced Organic Laboratory | 1 |
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| CHEM 314 | Principles of Physical Chemistry | 3 |
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| CHEM 315 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 |
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| BIOL 333 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 334 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 317 | Analytical Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 327 | Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 380 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 465 | Advanced Experimental Biochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 475 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 495 | Seminar: Advances in Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 496 | Seminar: Advances in Chemistry | 2 |
| Upper-level electives in BIO or CHEM | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 55 |
*See list of approved upper-level electives below
Supporting Courses:
Approved Upper-level Electives
Biology Electives:
BIOL 450 Special Topics course must be related to Biochemistry
Chemistry Electives
CHEM 481 Special Topics course must be related to Biochemistry
Note:
- No more than 3 credit hours of BIOL 440 Undergraduate Research or CHEM 391, 392, 491 and 492 Independent Lab Research can be used towards the major.
- At least 3 upper-level credits must be from chemistry.
- Upper-level biology and chemistry courses not listed above, that are related to biochemistry, can be used towards the Biochemistry degree, but need approval from the chair of the department.
Total Credit Hours: 69-73