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Biochemistry (BS)

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Bachelors BS

Minimum Credit Hours

77

Maximum Credit Hours

77

Major Academic Plan

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Fundamentals

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will have demonstrated a mastery of core concepts and principles in general, analytical, organic, and physical chemistry, with an in-depth mastery of biochemistry.

Title

Laboratory Procedures and Practice

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will be able to perform basic laboratory procedures used in multiple areas of chemistry and biochemistry, including safely applying appropriate lab practices and accurate record keeping. Graduates will also be able to design and troubleshoot effective experiments, critically analyze data, and be able to carry out an independent project in a laboratory setting.

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Research

Learning Outcome

Program graduates who choose to participate in mentored research will be able to draw on classroom knowledge, laboratory classes, and personal revelation to make an individual contribution in a research laboratory.

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Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will be able to effectively communicate ideas and experimental results in a variety of formats, including written and oral reports and technical graphics. Graduates will also be able to search, read, and understand technical literature in the biochemical sciences related to their area of interest.

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Career Preparation

Learning Outcome

Students approaching the end of their course of study will be able to make informed choices among post-graduate opportunities for work or further education and identify how biochemistry can be used to improve the human condition.

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Professionalism

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will demonstrate the highest levels of integrity. They will also be professional and ethical as they collaborate with and mentor others.

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Faith and Science

Learning Outcome

Students will develop an appreciation for the relationship between faith and science in a way that strengthens their testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Program Requirements

Requirement 1 — Complete 19 Courses 

Note: With department approval Chem 105 may substitute for Chem 111; and Chem 106 for Chem 112; and Chem 107 for Chem 113. Note: Only 1 credit hour of Chem 354 is required; completion of 2 credit hours will satisfy the requirement for Chem 354 and 1 credit hour of electives under Requirement 5.

course - Principles of Chemistry 1 4.0

course- Principles of Chemistry 2 3.0

course - Intro General Chemistry Lab 2.0

course- Chem Handling & Safe Lab Prac 0.5

course - Principles of Chem Analysis 4.0

course - Organic Chemistry 1 - Majors 3.0

course - Organic Chemistry 2 - Majors 3.0

course - Organic Chem Lab-Major - You may take up to 1.0 credit hours 1.0v

course - Biochem Fundamentals 3.0

course - Biochem Methods 1.0

course - Tech Writing Using Chem Lit 3.0

course - Biophysical Chemistry 3.0

course - Mechanisms of Molecular Biol 3.0

course - Bioenergetics & Metabolism 3.0

course - Structural Biochemistry 3.0

course - Senior Seminar 1.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 1 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 2 3.0

course- General Seminar - You may take up to 0.5 credit hours 0.5

Requirement 2 — Complete 5 Courses 

course - Calculus 1 4.0

course - Calculus 2 4.0

course - Intro to Newtonian Mechanics 3.0

course- Intro Electricity & Magnetism 3.0

course - Genetics 3.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 of 2 Options 

Option 3.1 — Complete 1 Course 

course - Stat for Engineers & Scientist 3.0

Option 3.2 — Complete 2 Courses 

course - Elementary Linear Algebra 2.0

course - Computational Linear Algebra 1.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 1 Course

course- Cell Biology 3.0

course - Advanced Physiology 3.0

course- Immunology 3.0

course - Virology 3.0

course - Genomics 3.0

Requirement 5 — Complete 7 hours

After consulting with an advisor, complete 7 hours from the following. NOTE: Only one of Bio 130, CELL 120, or PHSCS 123 can be applied to this requirement. NOTE: Chem 355 cannot be taken if Chem 354 was taken for 2 credit hours. NOTE: With prior approval, many 300-level and above courses in biology, integrative biology, microbiology and molecular biology, and physiology and developmental biology will fill this requirement.

course - Biology 4.0

course - Science of Biology 3.0

course - Organic Lab 2 - Nonmajors 1.0

course - Mentored Outreach Svc Learning - You may take once 0.5v

course - Synthesis & Qual Organic Analy - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 4.0

course- Math for Physical Chemistry 1.0

course - Academic Internship - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Capstone Experience - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Inorganic Chemistry - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 2.0

course - Instrumental Analysis Lecture - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 2.0

course- Instrumental Analysis Lab - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 2.0

course- Advanced Organic Chemistry - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Advanced Organic Chemistry - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Reaction Kinetics - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Intro to Quantum Chemistry - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Statistical Mechanics - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Fundamentals of Spectroscopy - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Adv Biochemical Methodology 1 - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Adv Biochemical Methodology 2 - You may take up to 4.0 credit hours 3.0

course - Special Topics in Chemistry - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Honors Thesis - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course- Intro to Waves, Optics, Thermo 3.0

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

Recommended Courses: Chem 460.

Note: Supporting courses suggested by most medical and dental schools are found by visiting the Preprofessional Advisement Office. The more rigorous chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses required for the chemistry majors will satisfy the minimum requirements listed there. Elective courses in biochemistry and in biological science are especially pertinent to these preprofessional programs.