Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Biochemistry, B.S.

Location(s): Main Campus


Major Code: (2351)

Bachelor of Science Learning Outcomes

The successful student will:

  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills to provide solutions to theoretical and experimental problems in biochemistry.
  • Apply the fundamental concepts of the foundational concepts of biochemistry: energy & matter transformation, macromolecular structure & function, and biological information.
  • Utilize various measuring techniques in the laboratory to perform accurate and precise quantitative measurements.
  • Effectively interpret and communicate experimental results.
  • Utilize computers to support the learning and practice of biochemistry (data acquisition and analysis, access to information, preparation of reports, and molecular modeling and bioinformatics).
  • Explain the relevance of chemistry and biochemistry to other fields and society.
  • Demonstrate scientific literacy and professional ethics.

Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Communication Skills (9 hours)


Health and Physical Education (2 hours)


Arts/Humanities (9 hours)


Social Sciences (6 hours)


Liberal Arts (1 hour)


Mathematics and Natural Sciences (23 hours)


Total General Education hours: 46


Total Major Area Hours: 53-58


Elective Hours at 30000-40000: 0-4


Personal elective hours: 12-13


Total required hours for degree: 120


The first two years of the Biochemistry BS will complete the Chemistry, A.S.