Biochemistry (B.A.)

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Major Courses

BIO 111 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) π
BIO 112 - Introductory Biology II Credit Hours: 4
BIO 305 - Principles of Genetics Credit Hours: 4 *
BIO 352 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 301 - Analytic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 440 - Research in Biology and Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 *
CHE 472 - Biological Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5 *
CHE 473 - Biological Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4 *
MAT 201 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) ^*π
PHY 201 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 4 *
PHY 202 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 4 *
Choose one of the following
BIO 401 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3 *
BIO 406 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 4 *
Choose one of the following
BIO/CHE 390 - Independent Study (1-4 credit hours available) Credit Hours: 3
BIO/CHE 460 - Research Project (up to 4 credit hours available) Credit Hours: 3
BIO/CHE 490 - Honors Research (up to 6 credit hours available) Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours Required for the Biochemistry Major 65-66

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - MAT 201 - Calculus I (see Major courses)
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - BIO 111 - Introductory Biology I (see Major courses)
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 44

Elective Credit Hours 9-10

B.A. in Biochemistry Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Biochemistry Learning Outcomes

The biochemistry major prepares students for work and further study in perhaps the most exciting area of science - the interface between biology, chemistry and physics. This major provides students with a broad understanding of life at the cellular and molecular level, and prepares them for careers in biotechnology, biomedical research, or health care.

Program Oversight

The biochemistry major is overseen by the School of Natural Science. Courses with ASI, BIO, CHE, NSC, and PHY numbers are administered by this school. Questions about the major should be directed to the school dean.