Biochemistry Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology 1: Fundamentals of Living Things | 4 |
| BIOL 200 | Principles of Biology 2: Biological Response to Challenge | 4 |
| BIOL 311 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 318 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2) | 4 |
| CHEM 255 | Macroscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 315 | Advanced Reactions (Reactivity 3) | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| CHEM 202 | Purification and Chromatography Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM 203 | Synthesis Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 205 | Chemical Measurement Lab | 1 |
| BCHM 317 | Biochemistry I 1 | 4 |
| or BIOL 317 | Biochemistry | |
| BCHM 375 | Biochemistry Capstone | 2 |
| BCHM XXX | 0 | |
| 4 credits from the following | 4 | |
| Food Toxicology | ||
| Topics in Biochemistry: Fermentation | ||
| The Biochemistry of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) | ||
| Biochemical Pharmacology | ||
| Supramolecular Chemistry: Beyond the Molecule | ||
| Genome Integrity: DNA Damage, Repair, and Disease | ||
| Chemical Biology | ||
| Signal Transduction | ||
| Xenobiotic Metabolism | ||
| Biomacromolecules | ||
| Medicinal Chemistry | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Histology and Technique | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Mathematical Modelling in Biology | ||
| Biostatistics in R | ||
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 105 | Physics for the Life Sciences I | |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 106 | Physics for the Life Sciences II | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 124 | Probability and Statistical Inference | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
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Students enroll in BIOL 317 Biochemistry. The Office of Student Records and Registration will convert the registration to BCHM 317 Biochemistry I.
Special Requirements
Student must enroll in BCHM XXX and fulfill the requirement by taking either the Biology or Chemistry Major Field Assessment Test (MFAT) in the spring of their senior year.
Students pursuing a major in Biochemistry cannot major or minor in Biology or Chemistry.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| INTG 100 | Learning Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology 1: Fundamentals of Living Things | 4 |
| BIOL 100 Laboratory | ||
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| Integrations Requirement (CI) | 4 | |
| BIOL 200 | Principles of Biology 2: Biological Response to Challenge | 4 |
| BIOL 200 Laboratory | ||
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| CHEM 202 | Purification and Chromatography Lab II | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 251 | Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2) | 4 |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations (TE) | 4 |
| PHYS 105 or PHYS 191 |
Physics for the Life Sciences I or Foundations of Physics I |
4 |
| Laboratory or Laboratory |
||
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| CHEM 203 | Synthesis Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 255 | Macroscopic Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| PHYS 106 or PHYS 200 |
Physics for the Life Sciences II or Foundations of Physics II |
4 |
| Laboratory or Laboratory |
||
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus I Lab | ||
| Integrations Requirement (SW) | 4 | |
| CHEM 205 | Chemical Measurement Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 315 | Advanced Reactions (Reactivity 3) | 4 |
| BIOL 317 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| Laboratory | ||
| BIOL 3@@ or CHEM 3@@ | 4 | |
| MATH 124 or MATH 120 |
Probability and Statistical Inference or Calculus II |
4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Possible Study Abroad Semester (EX) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (CS) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (AE) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (GL) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Theological Inegrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (HE) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| BIOL 311 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| Laboratory | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations (LI) | 4 |
| BCHM 375 | Biochemistry Capstone | 2 |
| BCHM 3@@ | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (BN) | 4 | |
| BIOL 318 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| Laboratory | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 135 | |
Integrations Curriculum Requirements
The standard requirements for the Biochemistry major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, NW, QR, WR, EX. Depending on elective course selection, it may also satisfy 1 to 2 Theme requirements. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
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GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025