Option 3
Biochemistry*
This curriculum is recommended for students who are interested in the molecular basis of biological problems and plan on pursuing advanced study in biochemistry or a medically related field. It leads to a B.S. in chemistry (biochemistry) degree. In addition to the core and college, and major requirements listed above, the requirements for this option are the following:
Degree Requirements
Option 3 Requirements — 44 hours
| BIO 206 | Organismal and Population Biology | 3 |
| BIO 276 | Organismal and Population Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 207 | Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 277 | Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Lab | 1 |
| CHM 412 | Advanced Instrumental Methods | 1 |
| CHM 472 | Advanced Instrumental Techniques | 1 |
| CHM 453 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 454 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 471 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 444 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Upper division biology electives | 4 |
| Upper-division science engineering or mathematics electives | 5 |
Upper-division biology electives: BIO 330/333, Human Genetics with lab, BIO 354/372, Cell and Molecular Biology with lab, BIO 359/379, Microbiology with lab, or BIO 460, Immunology strongly recommended.
Upper-division science electives (minimum of 1 in chemistry). CHM 493: Research, strongly recommended
General Electives — 15 hrs. (5 must be upper-division)
Total Credit Hours: 120
*For the ACS certified biochemistry program, students must also take CHM 332.