Biochemistry Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Listed below is the schedule of classes for a typical student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Biochemistry. Click on any biology course to find out more about that particular course.
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* Indicates credit load for combined fall and spring terms.
|
Freshman Year
Spring Semester |
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| BIOL 111 | Biology I | 4 |
BIOL 131
| Biology Freshman Seminar
| 0 |
MATH 121
| Calculus/Geom I
| 3
|
| ENGL 103/104 | Writing for Disc/Writing For Lit
| 3 |
HIST 101/103
| Eur & World I/US to 1877 | 3 |
| SOC SCI | Elective | 3 |
| CORE 103 | Fall Convocation | 0 |
| Total
| 16 |
Freshman Year
Spring Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| BIOL 112 |
Biology II |
4 |
| MATH 122 |
Calculus/Geom II |
3 |
| ENGL 104/103 |
Writing about Lit/Writing for Disc |
3 |
| HIST 102/104 |
Eur & World II/US Since 1877 |
3 |
| CORE 101 |
Skills Workshop |
1 |
| CORE 102 |
Colloquium |
2 |
| CORE 104 |
Spring Convocation |
0 |
|
Total
|
17 |
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Sophomore Year
Fall Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| BIOL 301 |
Genetics |
4 |
| CHEM 101 |
Principles I |
4 |
| SPCH 103 |
Speech Fundamentals |
3 |
| RLST 205/PHIL 205 |
Faith/Franciscanism/
Phil-Reason/Response |
3 |
| SOC SCI |
Elective |
3 |
|
Total
|
17 |
Sophomore Year
Spring Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| BIOL |
Elective/Research |
1-4 |
| CHEM 102 |
Principles II |
4 |
| FNAR |
Elective |
3 |
| PHIL 205/RLST 205 |
Phil-Reason/Response/
Faith/Franciscanism/ |
3 |
LANG
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total
|
14-17 |
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Prepare for Graduate Record Exam if planning to apply to Graduate School. See your advisor about completing career statement and resume. Consider undergraduate research.
Junior Year
Fall Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| CHEM 201 |
Organic I |
4 |
| BIOL 401 |
Cell & Molecular |
4 |
| SOC SCI |
Elective |
3 |
| RLST |
Elective |
3 |
| FNAR 101 |
Exploration/Arts |
3 |
|
Total
|
15 |
| Take Graduate Record Exam |
Junior Year
Spring Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| CHEM 202 |
Organic II |
4 |
| BIOL 302 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
| BIOL 405 |
Biochemistry |
4 |
| PHIL |
Elective |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
|
Total
|
18 |
| Meet with Graduate School Recommendation Committee |
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Senior Year
Fall Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| PHYS 104/121 |
Intro Physics I/Gen Physics I |
4-5 |
| CHEM 301 |
Physical Chem. I |
4 |
| BIOL |
Elective/Research |
1-4 |
| SOC SCI |
Elective |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
| CORE 403 |
Senior Capstone |
0 |
|
Total
|
15-19 |
Senior Year
Spring Semester |
| Course No. |
Course Name |
Credits |
| PHYS 104/121 |
Intro Physics I/Gen Physics I |
4-5 |
| BIOL 402 |
Evolution |
3 |
| BIOL 431* |
Senior Seminar |
0-1 |
| BIOL |
Elective/Research |
1-4 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
| EXAM 401** |
Comprehensive Exam |
0 |
|
Total
|
14-19 |
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Note: (1) Sequence of courses may be altered with advisor's approval. (2) Social Science (Econ, Psych, Soc, Pol.Sci.) Elective in any sequence. (3) Selection of at least 6 credits Biology electives determined in consultation with advisor. (4) Due to the interdisciplinary nature of biochemistry, a minor in chemistry is automatically earned.
Biology credit totals: 33-40
Collateral courses totals: Math: 8; Chemistry: 20; Physics: 8-10;