Suggested Study Plan for B.S. Biochemistry Major
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
Spring Semester |
Hours |
| CHE 111, 112 General Chemistry I F,S,Su (GPS) |
4 |
CHE 114, 115 General Chemistry II F,S,Su |
4 |
| BIO 111 Principles of Biology I F,S,Su (GLS) |
4 |
BIO 112 Principles of Biology II F,S,Su |
4 |
| MAT 151 PreCalculus F,S,Su (GMT) |
3 |
MAT 191 Calculus I F,S,Su |
3 |
| ENG 101 (CRD) |
3 |
Reasoning & Discourse (GRD) |
3 |
| Foreign Language (GFL) |
3 / 17 |
Foreign Language (GFL) |
3 / 17 |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
Spring Semester |
Hours |
| CHE 242 Inorganic Chemistry F |
2 |
CHE 372 Intro. Laboratory Methods S |
2 |
| CHE 351 Organic Chemistry I F,Su |
4 |
CHE 352, 354 Organic Chemistry II S,Su |
4 |
| MAT 292 Calculus II F,S,Su |
3 |
PHY 211 General Physics I F,S,Su |
4 |
| Hist Persp Modern (GPH/GMO) |
3 |
BIO 355, 356 or 392, 393 Cell Biology & Lab or Genetics & Lab F,S |
4 |
| Foreign Language (GFL) |
3 / 15 |
Foreign Language (GFL) |
3 / 17 |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
Spring Semester |
Hours |
| CHE 331, 333 Quantitative Analysis F |
4 |
CHE 557, 558 Biochemistry II & Lab S |
4 |
| CHE 556 Biochemistry I F |
3 |
Humanities (CFA, CBL, CWL, CAE) |
3 |
| Social/ Behavioral Science (GSB) |
3 |
BIO 355, 356 or 392, 393 Cell Biology & Lab or Genetics & Lab F,S |
4 |
| Literature(GLT) |
3 |
Fine Arts (GFA) |
3 |
| PHY 212 General Physics II F,S,Su |
4 |
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR) |
3 |
| Global Perspective (GN) |
/ 17 |
Hist Persp Pre Mod (GHP/GPM) |
3 / 19 |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
Spring Semester |
Hours |
| CHE 401 Chemistry Seminar F,S |
Au |
CHE 402 Chemistry Seminar F,S |
1 |
| CHE 406 Physical Chemistry F |
4 |
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR) |
3 |
| CHE 463 Physical Chemistry Lab F |
1 |
Adv. Biology Elective |
3-4 |
| Adv. Biochemistry Elective |
2-4 |
Social/ Behavioral Science (CSB) |
3 |
| Social/ Behavioral Science (GSB) |
3 |
Western Culture (CPM) |
3 |
| Literature(GLT) |
3 |
Social/ Behavioral Science (GSB) |
3 |
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Marker Courses: Four Gl/GN; Two SI (one in major); Four WI (one in major, one >300 level)
Major Requirements
CHE 111, 112, 114, 115, 242, 331, 333, 351, 352, 354, 372, 401 (audit), 402, 406, 463, 556, 557, 558
Related Area Requirements
1. MAT 191, 292
2. BIO 111 and 112, and either BIO 355, 356 Lab or BIO 392, 393 Lab
3. PHY 211, 212 or 291, 292
4. Advanced Biochemistry Elective or Independent Study (3-4 hours) CHE 570B or BIO 494, or one of the following independent study courses: CHE 491, 492; BIO 499; ESS 475; NTR 427; PHY 495
5. Advanced Biological Science Elective (3-4 hours) one or more of the following: BIO 277, 424, 464, 477, 479, 481, 494 strongly recommended (if not used as Advanced Biochemistry elective), 578, 583, 584, 595, 596; PHY 543
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO CONSULT FREQUENTLY WITH YOUR ADVISOR TO ARRANGE PROPER SCHEDULING OF COURSES AND TO LEARN ABOUT ANY CURRICULAR OR SCHEDULING CHANGES FOR REQUIRED COURSES.
1. All majors must complete mathematics at least through MAT 292 Calculus II. Depending upon the individual mathematics background*, some students may start with Math 150 rather than Math 151 and extend the sequence of math courses by one semester. Others may start with Math 191. *(Math Placement Exam required. See the Mathematics section of the Academic Guide for New Students.)
2. German is especially useful for a chemist, but any foreign language may be selected. If the student is able to begin at the intermediate level in the Freshman Year, a second year of language may not be required.
3. The sequence listed here for meeting the General Education and College Additional Requirements (identified by capital letters in parentheses) is a suggestion only and may be arranged to fit each student’s particular situation. CST 105, which fulfills the GRD requirement, is also recommended.
4. Only major requirement and related area requirement courses in which grades of C- or better are earned will be counted toward the major. Students must earn a C- or better in prerequisite major requirement and related area requirement courses before advancing to subsequent courses.
5. All students must complete either Cell Biology/Lab (BIO 355/356) or Genetics/Lab (BIO 392/393).
6. The Advanced Biochemistry requirement may be satisfied by completion of 3-4 credits of Independent Study: CHE 491 or CHE 491-492 (3 credits in one semester or 3-4 credits spread over two semesters); or BIO 494 (Intro. Biotechnology, 4 credits). As an alternative to CHE 491-492, students may arrange to conduct independent study with selected faculty in the following departments: Biology; Nutrition and Foodservice Systems; Physics; Exercise and Sport Science (see advisor for additional information).
7. It is not necessary to wait until the senior year to begin the Advanced Biology Elective requirement. Select 3-4 credits from the following courses: BIO 494 (Introduction to Biotechnology; strongly recommended if not used as Advanced Biochemistry Elective), BIO 481 (Microbiology with lab), BIO 424 (Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology with lab), BlO 464 (Developmental Biology with lab), BIO 277 (Mammalian Physiology with lab), BIO 477 (Animal Physiology), BlO 479 (Neurobiology), BIO 578 (Hormones in Action), BIO 583 (Virology), BIO 595 (Advanced Genetics), BIO 596 (Molecular Biological Approaches to Research); PHY 589 (Biophysics).
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