Mar 18, 2024  
2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry Major, B.S.


Requirements: 56 - 58 hours

Additional Chemistry Courses: 7 - 8 hours


Additional Science and Mathematics Requirements: 23 - 24 hours


Additional Requirements for a B.S. Biochemistry Degree Approved by the ACS


Students may elect to earn an optional certification by the American Chemical Society by completing the requirements for a Biochemistry degree and the following ACS requirements: MAT 203  (required as the second mathematics course in the major); CHM 315 I , CHM 331 I , and CHM 405 I  (required as foundational courses); and further in-depth coursework (including CHM 498  and CHM 451 ) that provides the student with an additional 5 course credit hours and an additional 148 hours of laboratory experience.

With prior permission and stipulations, research hours completed off campus or as part of the Work Experience Program may also count toward the requirement of in-depth laboratory hours. Students apply for certification through the Chemistry Department and must consult their academic advisor in the Chemistry Department as early as possible to ensure requirements are met.