UNCG 2002-2003 UGB: Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level
AOS Code: U860

The Biochemistry Major (BS) is designed to prepare students for graduate training in the biochemical sciences, medicine, and other health professions, or for employment in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry will meet all or most of the academic requirements for admission to medical, dental, veterinary or pharmacy schools.

The curriculum involves a solid foundation of chemistry and biology courses, along with core and advanced elective courses in biochemistry. Undergraduate research is encouraged, and students may collaborate with participating faculty from a variety of departments (Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Physics, and Exercise and Sport Science).

This program follows the biochemistry curriculum recommendations of the American Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists.

*Students may select courses for:*	Sem hrs
Requirements
I General Education Core Requirements (GEC) See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.
Literature (GLT)	3
Fine Arts (GFA)	3
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR)	3
Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)	3
Reasoning and Discourse (GRD) ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101, and one additional GRD course	6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)	6
*Department specifies courses for:*
One additional GLT course (student may select)	3
Mathematics (GMT) Required: MAT 191	3
Natural Sciences (GNS) Required: CHE 111 and 112, and PHY 211 or 291	7
II General Education Marker Requirements See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.
*Students may select courses for:*
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN) Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.
III College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CAR) See requirements and approved courses.
Historical Perspectives on Western Culture either a GHP/GPM or GMO course	3
Natural Sciences Required: BIO 111	3-4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB) one additional GSB course	3
Foreign Language (GFL) Intermediate-level proficiency in one language, demonstrated by placement test, or completion of coursework through course number 204	0-12
Writing Intensive Courses (WI) A total of four WI courses
IV Major Requirements CHE 111, 112, 114, 115, 242, 331, 333, 351, 352, 354, 372, 401 (audit), 402, 463, 506, 556, 557, 558
V Related Area Requirements 1. MAT 191, 292 2. BIO 111 and 112, and either BIO 392, 393 lab, or BIO 355, 356 lab 3. PHY 211, 212, and 251, 252 labs, or 291, 292 and 251, 252 labs 4. Advanced Biochemistry Elective (3-4 hours) one or more of the following: CHE 491, 492; BIO 499, 594; ESS 475; NTR 527; PHY 595 5. Advanced Biological Science Elective (3-4 hours) one or more of the following: BIO 277, 424, 464, 477, 479, 481, 578, 583, 584, 594 strongly recommended (if not used as Advanced Biochemistry elective), 595, 596; PHY 543 Only Chemistry and Biology courses in which grades of C- or better are earned will be counted toward the major. MAT 191 satisfies GMT; CHE 111, 112 and PHY 211 or 291 satisfy GNS
VI Electives Electives should be sufficient to complete the 122 semester hours required for the degree. Additional advanced courses in chemistry and biology are recommended.