Biochemistry Major (B.A.)

The Biochemistry major (B.A.) is designed specifically for students who desire a background in biomolecular science.  Such a background can be ideal for those interested in medicine, research, and teaching.  Biochemistry majors can focus on a specific area of study by choosing among ecological, environmental, molecular, and biomedical electives.

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Biochemistry Major (BA, 32 hours)
Prerequisites (16 hours)
BIOL 151 General Biology I 4
BIOL 152 General Biology II 4
CHEM 151 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II 4
Co-requisites (18 hours)
PHYS 151 General Physics I 4
PHYS 152 General Physics II 4
MATH 180/181 Calculus and its Origins OR Calculus I 4
CSCI 211 Programming I 4
PSY 309 Statistics 4
Major Requirements
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II 4
BIOL 251 Genetics 4
BIOL 370 Molecular and Cell Biology 4
CHEM 332 Biochemistry 4
CHEM 334 Bioanalytical Lab 1
CHEM 286 Chemistry Special Topics 2
CHEM 352 Physical Principles 4
BIOCHM 480 Senior Capstone: Seminar in Biochemistry 1
BIOL xxx Biology Electives
  • Students pursuing the BA must take 4 hours in biology electives
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