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Oct 27, 2025
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2012-2013 Academic Catalog THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. LINKS MAY NO LONGER BE ACTIVE AND CONTENT MAY BE OUT OF DATE!
Biochemistry Major
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This is a combined major at the interface of biology and chemistry that partially overlaps the requirements for those two individual majors. It is particularly appropriate for those going on to graduate work and also provides a strong background for those entering medical, dental, and veterinary school.
Learning Outcomes of the Program in Biochemistry
Students majoring in biochemistry will:
- Be able to apply knowledge of chemistry and biology to solve biochemical problems.
- Possess a breadth of knowledge in organic, physical, and bio-chemistry, as well as genetics, molecular biology, and cellular biology.
- Be able to identify, formulate, and solve complex biochemical problems.
- Read and understand original research.
- Be able to design and conduct experiments.
- Have a mastery of techniques and skills.
- Be able to communicate results and findings.
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Requirements for the Major
- BIOL 043L KS - Introductory Biology and either
- BIOL 044L KS - Introductory Biology or
- BIOL 143 KS - Genetics or
- BIOL 157L KS - Cell Biology or
- both semesters of the AISS course (AISS 001AL , AISS 001BL , AISS 002AL , AISS 002BL ),
- BIOL 170L KS - Molecular Biology and
- BIOL 177
- CHEM 014L KS - Basic Principles of Chemistry
- CHEM 015L KS - Basic Principles of Chemistry or
- CHEM 029L KS - Accelerated General Chemistry with Lab or
- both semesters of the AISS course (AISS 001AL , AISS 001BL , AISS 002AL , AISS 002BL ),
- CHEM 116L KS - Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 117L KS - Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 121 KS - Principles of Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 122 KS - Principles of Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 126L KS - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry
- CHEM 127L KS - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry
- PHYS 030L KS - General Physics and
- PHYS 031L KS - General Physics
or - PHYS 033L KS - Principles of Physics and
- PHYS 034L KS - Principles of Physics or
- both semesters of the AISS course (AISS 001AL , AISS 001BL , AISS 002AL , AISS 002BL )
- MATH 030 SC - Calculus I
- MATH 031 SC - Calculus II
- BIOL 191 KS - One-Semester Thesis in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or both
- BIOL 188L KS - Senior Thesis Research Project in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and
- BIOL 190L KS - Senior Thesis Research Project in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Second Semester
or - BIOL 189L KS - Senior Thesis Summer Research Project in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and
- BIOL 190L
Honors Requirements (All Tracks)
To be considered for departmental honors in one of the science majors, a student must: - Achieve a minimum grade point average of 10.5 in courses in the major.
- Complete a one- or two-semester thesis project in which the student has demonstrated excellence by making a significant contribution to the progress of the research and by producing a thesis document judged to be of honors quality by the department.
- Present an oral progress report at the end of the first semester of a two-semester thesis and a poster at the conclusion of either a one- or two-semester thesis in which the student clearly explains the rationale for the project and the conclusions drawn, engages the listener, and knowledgeably answers questions.
- Attend at least six scientific seminars during the semester (each semester for a two-semester thesis) and submit a brief and clear summary of each.
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