B.S. in Biochemistry

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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Biochemistry is the application of the molecular aspects of chemistry to biological systems. It is a key area of study in the related fields of biology and biotechnology. It is involved with the physiology of all kinds of organisms, human and veterinary medicine, genetics and genetic engineering, organismal development and nutrition. Biochemists provide new ideas and experiments that improve our understanding of how life works. Their work supports our understanding of health and disease. The field drives the discovery of new ways to use molecular systems and their biological functions. The field of biochemistry contributes essential innovative information to the technology revolution.

Biochemists work with chemists, physicists, healthcare professionals, government policy makers, engineers, zoologists, environmental scientists, and others from a variety of different disciplines. Biochemistry job opportunities exist in hospitals, agriculture, food institutes, education, scientific law, cosmetic industries, forensic crime research, industrial laboratories, major pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology, government regulation and many more. They are highly valued members of many companies and institutions. The life science community in which they work is a fast-paced, interactive network with career opportunities at many levels. Our society now recognizes the great potential of biochemistry for the life sciences and so funding of research in these areas has been increasing steadily.

Biochemistry is frequently chosen by those who plan to seek admission to pharmacy school.

Core Curriculum 50 hours

Christian Literacy 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 7 hours

Mathematics Requirement

Natural or Physical Science Requirement

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

PE 1300 - Principles of Lifetime Fitness
FAF 1111 - Faulkner Foundations
OR
FAF 2111 - Faulkner Foundations-Transfer *
PY 1310 - General Psychology
SY 2328 - Introduction to Sociology or other approved course

Professional Literacy 64 hours

Discipline Required Courses 36 hours

General Education Electives ** 7 hours

Total Hours 121 hours

All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111 in lieu of FAF 1111 .

* Students who choose the calculus-based University Physics sequence (PHY 2311 /PHY 2111 and PHY 2312 /PHY 2112 ) are REQUIRED to take MH 1451 - Calculus I .

Students who chose the trigonometry- based General Physics sequence (PHY 1371 /PHY 1171 and PHY 1372 /PHY 1172 ) may complete their math requirement with MH 1341 Pre-Calculus Algebra or MH 1451 - Calculus I .

PHY 1371 /PHY 1171 is offered in the fall of odd years, PHY 1372 /PHY 1172 is offered in the spring of even years. PHY 2311 /PHY 2111 is offered in the fall of even years. PHY 2312 /PHY 2112 is offered in the spring of odd years. Please consult with academic advisor.

** If students take at least one more hour of BIO designated coursework they will qualify for a minor in Biology. Eighteen hours are required in the minor of which 6 hours must be upper division.

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.