Biochemistry Curriculum: Four YearsThe following is a sample four-year curriculum schedule for the biochemistry major.
Note: Two or more semesters of both math and physics are normally required by graduate schools, by professional programs, or for employment in research laboratories. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to take more than one semester of these courses.
First Year
Semester I
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Cr.
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Semester II
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Cr.
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EN 105 Writing Seminar
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4
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MA 102 Introductory Calculus***
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4
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First Year Seminar
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2
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First Year Seminar
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2
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MA 101 Introductory Calculus*
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4
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CH 104 Chemical Structure and Reactions/Lab
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4
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CH 103 Chemical Structure and Reactions/Lab
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4
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BI 210 Cell Biology/Lab**
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4
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BI 209 Introductory Microbiology/Lab**
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Second Year
Semester I
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Cr.
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Semester II
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Cr.
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CH 305 Organic Chemistry/Lab
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4
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CH 306 Organic Chemistry/Lab
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4
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PY 213 General Physics/Lab
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4
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PY 214 General Physics/Lab***
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Third Year.
Semester I
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Cr.
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Semester II
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Cr.
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CH 307 Physical Chemistry
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4
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CH 308 Physical Chemistry
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4
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BI 307 Genetics/Lab
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4
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Biology or chemistry elective
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4
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Seminar or core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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CH 313 Analytical Chemistry/Lab
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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|
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Core/major elective
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4
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Fourth Year
Semester I
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Cr.
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Semester II
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Cr.
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CH 315 Biochemistry/Lab
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4
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CH 316 Biochemistry/Lab
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4
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Research/internship
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4
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BI 404/CH 404 Seminar: Biochemical Topics
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4
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Seminar or core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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Core/major elective
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4
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* One course beyond MA 100, or achieving a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement calculus test. Students who do not achieve a math SAT score of 440 will complete MA 100 prior to a higher-level math course. MA 100 may be waived by passing a competency exam prepared by the Math Department.
** Alternatively, BI 209 and BI 210 may be taken in the second year.
*** Students who are planning to do graduate work or enter professional health careers should select these courses. Students who meet the criteria of the Chemistry and Physics Department may take CH 305 and CH 306 in the first year.