Biochemistry Major (BCHJ)

The Biochemistry Major is designed to follow the recommended curriculum proposed by both the American Chemical Society and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This major is recommended for students interested in careers in health sciences such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nutrition, clinical chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, molecular biology, etc., as well as those interested in a graduate career in biochemistry or molecular biology. A minimum of 36 CHEM credit hours must be selected according to the following guidelines:

Required CHEM courses

CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 2250 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 2260 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 3750 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 3760 - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 3770 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 3780 - Organic Chemistry Lab II Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 4300 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 4380 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
CHEM 5500 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 5510 - Biochemistry I Laboratory Credits: 2 hours
CHEM 5540 - Biochemistry II Credits: 3 hours
One (1) 4000 or higher-level elective

Required non-CHEM cognate courses

BIOS 1600 - Biological Form and Function Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 1610 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 1620 - Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 2500 - Genetics Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 3120 - Microbiology Credits: 5 hours
MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2050 - University Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2060 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2070 - University Physics II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2080 - University Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
ENGL 4090 - Writing in the Sciences Credits: 3 hours

Suggested sequence to satisfy major

Fourth Year:

CHEM Elective, 4000 Level or higher

CHEM 4380 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
ENGL 4090 - Writing in the Sciences Credits: 3 hours

Additional Comments

Biochemistry students may be eligible for a Biological Sciences minor. Please consult the Biological Sciences Advising office to determine how to complete the required coursework.

Biochemistry Major (BCHJ)

Required CHEM courses

Required non-CHEM cognate courses

Suggested sequence to satisfy major

First Year:

Second Year:

Third Year:

Fourth Year:

Additional Comments