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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry (B.S.)


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.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements for undergraduate major


A total of 124 credit hours are required for graduation. The BA program is obtained by following the curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences.

To graduate, a student must have a grade of C or better in all science and mathematics courses required for the degree, including transfer courses, as specified below. In addition, to graduate a student must have a 2.2 GPA in required science and mathematics courses taken at K-State.

  • *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 sciences 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 , BIOCH 758 , BIOCH 766 , BIOCH 767 ) can be applied towards this requirement.

Total hours required for graduation (124 credit hours)