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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Biochemistry Major
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The biochemistry major is intended to prepare students for advanced study in areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, and the health sciences including medical school. It is also excellent preparation for students interested in careers in the area of cell and molecular biology and medical research.
A biochemistry major consists of a series of required courses in chemistry and biology plus at least 8 credits of biology and chemistry electives. Students planning to pursue advanced study are strongly encouraged to participate in research projects and to consider additional electives in their area of interest. Supporting courses in mathematics and physics are also recommended.
Students will complete ten and a half courses plus a capstone as follows:
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Capstone Experience
The department allows students to fulfill the requirement of a capstone experience in a variety of ways. Students can combine a summer research experience (like an REU), a seminar BIOL 370 /CHEM 370 ) and/or on campus research experience (BIOL 398 /CHEM 398 ) with CHEM 386 - Capstone Writing and Presentation in Biochemistry to complete the capstone requirement. Students using a seminar as part of the capstone experience will need to complete a literature review of a topic explored in the seminar as a basis for their paper and presentation in CHEM 386 .
At least 2 additional electives selected from the following:
For those students planning on going to graduate school in a field related to Biochemistry, the additional following course are recommended:
Recommended supporting classes:
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