Undergrad Programs

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Program in Biochemistry

The biochemistry curriculum emphasizes the chemical basis of biological processes. All biochemistry majors are required to take the following courses:

  • General Chemistry (CHEM 10181)
  • Organic Chemistry (CHEM 10182 , 20283)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 20284)
  • Mathematical Methods (CHEM 20262)
  • Physical Chemistry (CHEM 30321 and 30322)
  • Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 30333/31333)
  • Chemistry Seminars (CHEM 23201 or 23202), three semesters
  • Biochemistry Seminar (CHEM 23212)
  • Biochemistry (CHEM 30341/31341, 30342)
  • Calculus (MATH 10550, 10560, CHEM 20262)
  • Physics (PHYS 10310, 10320 or 30210, 30220)
  • General Biology (BIOS 10161,10162 or 20201, 20202 )
  • Genetics (BIOS 30303, 31303L)
  • Cell Biology (BIOS 30341, 30341L)
  • Molecular Biology (BIOS/CHEM 50531)

Sample curricula, descriptions of available courses, and other details on the undergraduate program in Biochemistry can be found through the College of Science and in the Undergraduate Bulletin of Information.