Biochemistry

Major Requirements

The biochemistry major combines course work in chemistry and biology, with considerable emphasis on the laboratory experience. It is designed to prepare students for a number of emerging career options involving the chemistry living systems, including medicine, pharmacology, pharmaceutical research, environmental chemistry and toxicology. Upon graduation, students generally enter into industry, graduate study, education or the medical professions.

Because this is a highly structured program, it is recommended that students interested in the biochemistry Major consult the program advisor early in their academic sequence. As a capstone experience, juniors and seniors complete either a departmental research project or a corporate internship, which is summarized in a seminar presentation.

Requirements for the Biochemistry Major (71 credits)

• CHE 111 Chemical Principles
• CHE 112 Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis
• CHE 205 Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 206 Organic Chemistry II
• CHE 300 Technical Information
• CHE 302 Instrumental Analysis
• CHE 307 Biochemistry I
• CHE 308 Biochemistry II
• CHE 318 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHE 331 Inorganic Chemistry
• CHE 335 Physical Chemistry
• CHE 352 Seminar
• CHE 391 Advanced Laboratory and Research or CHE 393 Internship