Biochemistry (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry degree is a degree option for students interested in science at the intersection of biology and chemistry. It was developed especially for students interested in attending a health professional school, such as medical, dental, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy. It provides students core knowledge in biochemistry, but requires fewer courses in the major than the Bachelor of Science track, allowing students the flexibility to explore other disciplines, and providing the well-rounded educational experience that many professional schools seek in applicants.
Biochemistry (B.A.) majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49–51 credits of core courses, 54 credits (14 courses) in their major, and 15–17 elective credits:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Chemistry and Biology Courses | ||
CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
BIO-112 | General Biology II | 4 |
BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
BCH-403 | Biochemistry | 4 |
BCH-404 | Advanced Biochemistry | 4 |
CHM-410 | Topics in Chemistry and Research Capstone | 3 |
Select one of the following Chemistry courses: | 4 | |
Physical Chemistry I | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Instrumental Analysis | ||
Select one of the following Chemistry Electives: | 3 | |
Chemistry of Proteins | ||
Molecular Spectroscopy of Bio-Macromolecules | ||
Biophysical Chemistry | ||
Chemical and Enzyme Kinetics | ||
Medicinal Natural Products | ||
Total Synthesis of Natural Products | ||
Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Addition | ||
Bioinorganic Chemistry | ||
Metals in Cells | ||
Mathematics and Physics | ||
MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Total Credits | 54 |
Degree Plan for Biochemistry (B.A.)
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
UNV-101 & FYT-101 |
University Seminar and First Year Studio |
4 |
CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Core Course | 3 | |
UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
BIO-112 | General Biology II | 4 |
CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
Credits | 18 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Select one CHM Requirement: | 4 | |
Physical Chemistry I | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Instrumental Analysis | ||
CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
Credits | 17 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
Elective | 3 | |
BCH-403 | Biochemistry | 4 |
PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Elective | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
Elective | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
BCH-404 | Advanced Biochemistry | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
CHM-410 | Topics in Chemistry and Research Capstone | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Select one CHM Requirement: | 3 | |
Chemistry of Proteins | ||
Molecular Spectroscopy of Bio-Macromolecules | ||
Biophysical Chemistry | ||
Chemical and Enzyme Kinetics | ||
Medicinal Natural Products | ||
Total Synthesis of Natural Products | ||
Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Addition | ||
Bioinorganic Chemistry | ||
Metals in Cells | ||
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Elective | 3 | |
Select one CHM Requirement: | 3 | |
Chemistry of Proteins | ||
Molecular Spectroscopy of Bio-Macromolecules | ||
Biophysical Chemistry | ||
Chemical and Enzyme Kinetics | ||
Medicinal Natural Products | ||
Total Synthesis of Natural Products | ||
Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Addition | ||
Bioinorganic Chemistry | ||
Metals in Cells | ||
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 130 |
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