Bachelor's in Biochemistry
The interdisciplinary major specializes in biochemistry/molecular biology. An example of a typical program of courses is as follows:
First Year
Fall Term
- BL150 Foundations of Biology I*
- BL151 Foundations of Biology Lab* (1 credit)
- CH101 General Chemistry I*
- CH105 General Chemistry Lab I* (1 credit)
- WR100 Effective Writing**
- Language Core
- Social Science Core
Spring Term
- BL152 Foundations of Biology II*
- BL153 Foundations of Biology Lab* (1 credit)
- CH102 General Chemistry II*
- CH106 General Chemistry Lab II* (1 credit)
- HS100-Level Core Course**
- Visual & Performing Arts Core
- Language Core or
- Elective
Sophomore Year
Fall Term
- BL154 Foundations of Biology III *
- BL155 Foundations of Biology III Lab
- CH301 Organic Chemistry I*
- CH307 Organic Chemistry Lab I* (1 credit)
- EN101 The Art of Reading
- MA251 Calculus I*
- PL201 Foundations of Philosophy or
- TH201 Theology Matters
Spring Term
- CH302 Organic Chemistry II*
- CH308 Organic Chemistry Lab II* (1 credit)
- MA252 Calculus II*
- PL201 Foundations of Philosophy or
- TH201 Theology Matters
- EN200-Level or HS300-Level Course
Junior Year
Fall Term
- CH431 Biochemistry I* (or BL431)
- CH433 Biochemistry Lab I* (or BL433) (1 credit)
- PH201 General Physics I*
- PH291 General Physics Lab I* (1 credit)
- Biology/Chemistry Elective*†
- PL200-Level or TH200-Level Course
- Elective
Spring Term
- CH432 Biochemistry II* (or BL432)
- CH434 Biochemistry Lab II* (or BL434) (1 credit)
- PH202 General Physics II*
- PH292 General Physics Lab II* (1 credit)
- Biology Elective*/**
- Elective
- Elective
Senior Year
Fall Term
- CH311 Physical Chemistry I*
- CH315 Physical Chemistry Lab I* (1 credit)
- BL341 Molecular Genetics with Lab*/**
- Ethics Core
- Biology/Chemistry Elective*†
- Elective
Spring Term
- Social Science Core
- Elective†
- Elective†
- Elective†
- * Required for major.
- ** Terms may be interchanged.
- † Students are strongly encouraged to gain laboratory research experience and should consider enrolling in research courses (BL481/BL482 or BL491/BL492 or CH420). CH420 may be used to fulfill one course for the Biochemistry major if it is completed as a 3-credit course. Further research credits will count as free electives. Students should consult with their advisor when selecting these electives.
Notes
- Biology Electives: For the two biology-only electives, choose from BL 322, BL 332/BL 334, BL 361, BL 410 or BL 411, BL 424, BL 426/BL 427, BL 436, and BL 444..
- Biology/Chemistry Electives: For the two biology/chemistry electives, choose from CH200-level or higher for chemistry electives, including CH 420 and BL200-level or higher for biology electives (see restrictions on research courses).
- Students must complete the diversity core requirement through a designated diversity core, major, or elective course. (see Diversity Core Requirement under Curriculum and Policies).
Contact Us
Chemistry and Biochemistry DepartmentDonnelly Science Building
410-617-2328