Biology, Biochemistry Concentration, B.S.

B.S., Biology

Students earning a B.S. degree with a major in biology must complete a minimum of 122 credits for the General Biology and Pre-medical/Pre-dental/Pre-veterinary Medical Biology concentrations and a minimum of 125 credits for the Biochemistry concentration. Courses include the University Core Curriculum and the course requirements for the particular biology concentration as indicated below.

Concentration in Biochemistry

This concentration is most appropriate for students interested in a career in the rapidly growing fields of biotechnology and biomedical/pharmaceutical research or in pursuing an advanced degree in biochemistry or molecular biology. The program offers extensive hands-on experience in biochemical, cellular, and molecular techniques. In addition to the University Core Curriculum and eight free electives, the following courses are required:

• BI 253 - Biology I for Science Majors w/Lab
• BI 254 - Biology II for Science Majors w/Lab
• BI 301 - Microbiology with Lab
• BI 308 - Cell Biology with Lab
• BI 311 - Molecular Biology
• BI 461 - Biochemistry with Lab
• BI 493 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature
• CH 115 - General Chemistry I
• CH 116 - General Chemistry II
• CH 117 - Lab CH 115
• CH 118 - Lab CH 116
• CH 201 - Organic Chemistry I
• CH 202 - Organic Chemistry II
• CH 203 - Lab CH 201
• CH 204 - Lab CH 202
• M 117 - Calculus I
• M 228 - Elementary Statistics