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					| 2017-2018 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:
 INTD 101 - University SeminarENGL 101 - Writing I: The Writing ProcessENGL 104 - Writing II: Research and Argumentative EssaysHUM 101 - Humanities: Western Culture or  HUM 301 - Cultures and Values      one course in art, music, performance, or aestheticsone additional courses in English or in a foreign languageone elective in English, the arts, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities,philosophy, or religionone course in American history or governmenttwo social science courses selected from economics,geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociologyone philosophy coursetwo additional electives from the College of Arts and Sciences approved by the adviser   
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