For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
A total of at least 120 semester hours of course work as outlined
below, with a minimum 3.0 (A = 5.0) academic grade-point average
required for graduation. In addition, in order to graduate, students
must attain a 3.0 average in the chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics,
physics, and advanced electives in life science courses specified in
this curriculum. All proposals for substitutions must be approved by
the faculty adviser. This curriculum is intended for those students
who desire a rigorous education in chemistry, biochemistry, and the
life sciences, but whose career objectives require sufficient
flexibility to obtain proficiency in other areas as well.
The departmental distinction program is intended for the
exceptional student who intends to enter graduate school or a highly
technical academic, governmental, or industrial research laboratory
after completion of undergraduate study.
For information regarding the cooperative education program
in the School of Chemical Sciences, see the chemistry
major in the
sciences and letters curriculum.
| HOURS | REQUIREMENTS see footnote 1 ,2 |
|---|---|
| 9-11 | General chemistry: 107, 108, 109, 110 or 101, 102, 223, and 224 |
| 8-9 | Organic chemistry: 236 237, 336 or 231, 234, 331 |
| 7-8 | Physical chemistry: 340, 346 or 342, 344 |
| 12 | Biochemistry: 352, 353, 355 |
| 10-11 | Mathematics: 135, 245; or 120, 130, 242; or 121, 131, 242 |
| 10-12 | Physics: 101, 102 or 106, 107, 108 |
| 6 | Advanced electives in life sciences (300-level) |
| 12 | General Education: Humanities (6 hours), social sciences (6 hours) |
| 0-16 | Foreign Language (four semesters in college or four years in high school) |
| 7-9 | Composition I and II writing requirement |
| Electives (not including any credit in satisfaction of the above requirements) | |
| 120 | Total minimum hours |
Departmental Distinction. In addition to meeting the above
requirements, a student seeking distinction must satisfy the
following:
1. Complete 10 hours of BIOCH
292.
2. Earn at least a 4.0 (A = 5.0) grade-point average.
3. Present a senior thesis for deposit in the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences.
Footnotes: 1. Transfer credit must be approved by an adviser in biochemistry in order to be used to satisfy degree requirements.
footnote 2. A more detailed description of the requirements is listed in the Biochemistry
Curriculum Brochure, available in room
401 Roger Adams Laboratory.
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