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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry (B.S.)


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Biochemistry seeks to understand the molecular events of life processes. It applies chemical and physical techniques to elucidate the structure and organization of molecules, particularly macromolecules that are responsible for the structural organization as well as operation and control of all cellular processes. The emerging knowledge has broad importance and consequences for all areas of the life sciences.

The requirements for the BS degree with a major in biochemistry include the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences plus the following:

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General Requirements


  • *Upper-division biochemistry or chemistry electives Credits: (3)
  • Biological science electives Credits: (8)
  • Biology, statistics, or computer science, analytical geometry and calculus III, or differential equations elective Credits: (3–4)

Choose from the following:


Note


The courses in this list satisfy the natural science and quantitative reasoning requirements shown in the general requirements for the BS degree.

*Must include at least one credit hour of BIOCH 799 Problems in Biochemistry. Up to two credit hours of Advanced Biochemistry Laboratories (BIOCH 757, 758, 766, 767) can be applied towards this requirement.

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