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:

• BIOL 2253 - Biology I for Science Majors w/Lab
• BIOL 2254 - Biology II for Science Majors w/Lab
• BIOL 3301 - Microbiology with Lab
• BIOL 3308 - Cell Biology with Lab
• BIOL 3311 - Molecular Biology
• BIOL 4461 - Biochemistry with Lab
• BIOL 4493 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature
• CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 1116 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 1117 - Lab CHEM 1115
• CHEM 1118 - Lab CHEM 1116
• CHEM 2201 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 2202 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 2203 - Lab CHEM 2201
• CHEM 2204 - Lab CHEM 2202
• MATH 1117 - Calculus I
• MATH 2228 - Elementary Statistics