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, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 54 credits (14 courses) in their major. This major is designed for students pursuing the 3+3 PharmD program only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Chemistry and Biology Courses | ||
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BIO-113 | Biology I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHL-105 | Finding Your Moral Compass 2 | 3 |
| RTS-105 | Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century 2 | 3 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 3 | 1 |
| BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Select one CHM Requirement: | 4 | |
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BCH-403 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BCH-404 | Advanced Biochemistry | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM-410 | Topics in Chemistry and Research Capstone | 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 | |
| Spring | ||
| 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 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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Also offered in the fall semester.
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.