Biochemistry Major, BA

Chemistry Program Requirements

Students must have earned a grade of C- or higher in all prerequisites to be admitted to a course. To graduate, all chemistry majors are required to achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 GPA in courses required for the major. To receive a minor in chemistry, students are required to achieve a 2.25 GPA in courses required for the minor.

Lab Fees
All chemistry labs have fees associated with them that must be paid when registering for the course.

Biochemistry Program Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• demonstrate proficiency in the concepts and skills designated in curriculum learner outcomes for courses in the relevant disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry;
• communicate clearly and accurately, using the language and style appropriate to the field of biochemistry;
• demonstrate critical thinking skills that will allow for the explanation of chemistry- and biochemistry-related principles and techniques, as well as quantitative problem solving, and demonstrate the ability to design experiments to test hypotheses;
• retrieve and critically analyze chemical literature, demonstrate the ability to use software-based tools for bioinformatics and data analysis, and use computers to interface with scientific equipment in a lab environment; and
• utilize established safety protocols for standard chemistry procedures and locate available tools to establish new safety protocols.

Required Courses

Department-approved Electives Credits: 10

Some courses in this section contain additional prerequisites. Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisors to develop a plan for completion of this requirement.

• BIOL 321 - Genetics Credits: (5)
• BIOL 323 - Microbiology Credits: (5)
• BIOL 425 - Molecular Biotechnology Credits: (5)
• BIOL 426 - Medical Microbiology Credits: (3)
• AND  BIOL 426LAB - Medical Microbiology Laboratory Credits: (2)
• BIOL 430 - Cell Biology Credits: (5)
• CHEM 350 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3)
• CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics) Credits: (5)
• CHEM 382 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum Chemistry) II Credits: (3)
• AND  CHEM 382LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory I Credits: (2)
• CHEM 395 - Research Credits: (1-6)
• CHEM 452 - Instrumental Analysis Lecture Credits: (3)
• AND  CHEM 452LAB - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credits: (2)
• CHEM 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Chemistry Credits: (2)
• CHEM 495 - Senior Research Credits: (1-6)
• PHYS 322 - Molecular Biophysics Credits: (4)
• PHYS 323 - Experimental Biophysics Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 87

College and Department Information

Chemistry Department  
College of the Sciences  

Program Codes
Major plan code: BIOLCHBA

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.