Biochemistry Major
54 credits required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 201 | Intermediate Cell Biology and Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 311 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 317 | Biochemistry | 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Chemical Biology | ||
| Signal Transduction | ||
| Xenobiotic Metabolism | ||
| Biomacromolecules | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Histology and Technique | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Mathematical Modelling in Biology | ||
| One of the following | 8 | |
| Physics for the Life Sciences I and Physics for the Life Sciences II | ||
| Foundations of Physics I and Foundations of Physics II | ||
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 124 | Probability and Statistical Inference | |
| Total Hours | 70 | |
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Same as BIOL 317 Biochemistry; Students enroll in BIOL 317 Biochemistry which will be changed to BCHM 317 Biochemistry I by the Registrar's office.
Supporting Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 | |
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/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.
Four Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHEM 125 | Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties | 4 |
| INTG 100 | Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| BIOL 101 | Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Purification and Separation Lab I | 1 |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 250 | Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1) | 4 |
| Elective (CI) | 4 | |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| BIOL 201 | Intermediate Cell Biology and Genetics | 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 |
| 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 |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Elective (SW) | 4 | |
| CHEM 205 | Chemical Measurement Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 315 | Advanced Reactions (Reactivity 3) | 4 |
| BIOL 317 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOL 3@@ or CHEM 3@@ | 4 | |
| MATH 120 or MATH 124 |
Calculus II or Probability and Statistical Inference |
4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective (CS) | 4 | |
| Elective (AE) | 4 | |
| Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Theological Inegrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Elective (HE) | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| BIOL 311 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations (LI) | 4 |
| BCHM 375 | Biochemistry Capstone | 2 |
| BCHM XXX | 0 | |
| Elective (BN) | 4 | |
| BIOL 318 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 127 | |