Biochemistry Major Requirements
| Biochemistry Major (75-76 semester hours) | |
| Biochemistry | 11 Credits |
| BCH 325 Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BCH 326 Methods in Biochemistry and Enzymology I Lab | 1 |
| BCH 330 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BCH 331 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| BCH 490 Independent Research and Study | 3 |
| Biology | 19-20 Credits |
| BIO 115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Animals | 4 |
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BIO 116 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Plants |
4 |
| BIO 117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology Cells | 4 |
| BIO 265 Genetics | 4 |
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One course at the 300 level or above in either BCH, BIO, BPY, or CHE (excluding extra credits in Indepedent Research nd Study) |
3 - 4 |
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| Chemistry | 25 Credits |
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CHE 120 Principles of Chemistry |
3 |
| CHE 121 Principles of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHE 122 Introduction to Chemical Systems | 3 |
| CHE 123 Quantitative Methods Lab | 1 |
| CHE 205 Experimental Chemistry I | 2 |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 213 Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHE 214 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 216 Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHE 311 Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 312 Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
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One course from the following:
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3 |
| Mathematics | 12 Credits |
| MTH 105 Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 |
| MTH 210 Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 211 Calculus II | 4 |
| Physics | 8 Credits |
| PHY 200 General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 201 General Physics II | 4 |
Important Notes
- In the senior year, students must take the Biology of Chemistry Advanced Test of the Graduate Record Examination, or the Dental or Medical Aptitude Test with scores submitted to the respective department chairperson.
- Students may elect to take up to eight additional credit hours of Independent Research and Study.
These requirements are in addition to the Core Curriculum Requirements. Please see the Academic Catalogs for more information, including course descriptions.
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