2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biochemistry, B.S.


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The Biochemistry program is rooted in interdisciplinary studies and learning opportunities that integrate Biology and Chemistry. The student who graduates with a biochemistry major will be prepared for graduate programs (M.S. and Ph.D.), medical and health professions programs, and a variety of career paths in the biotechnology sector, including the pharmaceutical sciences, bioanalytical sciences or any field that involves the investigation of biomolecules. Additional career paths include medicine, teaching, research, dentistry, veterinary sciences and agriculture. A minor in biology is integrated into the biochemistry major.

General Education Requirements:


  • one course in art, music, performance, or aesthetics
  • one additional courses in English or in a foreigh language
  • one elective in English, the arts, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities,philosophy, or religion
  • one course in American history or government
  • two social science courses selected from economics,geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology
  • two additional electives from the College of Arts and Sciences approved by the adviser
  • one philosophy course

Required Courses:


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