Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Biochemical Concentration
About the Program
A biochemist studies the chemistry of living things and how chemicals affect biological processes such as disease, cell development, growth, and heredity. Biochemists who do applied research are responsible for the development of new medicines and vaccines. Biochemists who do basic research expand our knowledge of the chemistry of living things.
Employment Opportunities
- Pharmaceutical Research Lab•Pharmaceutical Research Lab
- BioTech. Company
- Patent Law
- Medical Doctor
- Veterinarian
- Biochemical Engineering
- Federal Regulator•CDC
- Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degrees:
B.S. in Chemistry
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry Lecture/Lab for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry Lecture/Lab for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry Lecture/Lab I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry Lecture/Lab II
CHEM 300 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 302 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 305/315 Physical Chemistry Lecture/Lab I
CHEM 306/316 Physical Chemistry Lecture/Lab II
CHEM 308 Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 401 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
CHEM 419 Senior Research I
CHEM 420 Senior Research II
MATH 131 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 132 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 221/271 Physics with Calculus Lecture/Lab I
PHYS 222/272 Physics with Calculus Lecture/Lab II
At least 1 approved elective from: BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404, 410; MATH 303, 335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 323, 403, 405, 409, 410
An additional approved elective from: CHEM 402, 404, 410
B.S. with Biochemistry Specialization
Same as B.S. in Chemistry with the following differences:
CHEM 315 is not required.
CHEM 410 and CHEM 460 are required.
Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from: BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, or 427.
B.S. (Chemistry or Biochemistry) with American Chemical Society Accreditation
Same as B.S. in Chemistry with the addition of:
MATH 234 Applied Engineering Mathematics I
CHEM 460 Biochemistry Laboratory