Robert J. Grebenok, Director.
This program provides an interdisciplinary approach to the sciences of biology and chemistry. It is jointly sponsored by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry and draws heavily on course offerings in both these areas.
Successful completion of this program leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry, which is an appropriate preparation for a variety of areas. Most Biochemistry majors go on to graduate schools of medicine, dentistry, and the natural sciences (i.e., M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D. programs). Others are successful as secondary school teachers or technicians, or in technical sales. Some have obtained M.B.A. degrees and are employed as science administrators.
There is a strong emphasis on laboratory experience in this program. Modern laboratories with a variety of sophisticated equipment provide the Biochemistry major with the experience that is necessary to be competitive in today's job market.
Biochemistry Curriculum:
| 1. |
ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 10 |
(4 courses) |
(12) |
| 2. |
Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII |
(12 courses) |
(36) |
| 3. |
Major course requirements: |
(15 courses) |
|
| BIO 101/101L |
I ntroduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology |
|
(5) |
| BIO 102/102L |
Organismal Biology |
|
(5) |
| BIO 432 |
Developmental Biology |
|
|
| |
OR |
|
(3) |
| BIO 450 |
Molecular Biology |
|
|
| CHM 111-112 |
General Chemistry |
|
(10) |
| CHM 227-228 |
Organic Chemistry |
|
(10) |
| MAT 111-112 |
Calculus I & II |
|
(8) |
| PHY 201-202 |
General Physics |
|
|
| |
OR |
|
(10) |
| PHY 223-224 |
General Physics for Physical Science Majors2 |
|
|
| BCH 301 |
Introduction to Biochemistry |
|
(4) |
| BCH 301L |
Introduction to Biochemistry Lab |
|
(1) |
| BCH 302 |
Cellular Biochemistry |
|
(3) |
| BCH 303 |
Biochemistry Laboratory |
|
(3) |
| BCH 404 |
Molecular Biochemistry |
|
(3) |
| BCH 352- |
|
|
|
| 451-452 |
Biochemistry Seminar |
|
(3) |
| 4. Electives: It is suggested that five of the electives be taken in the sciences. The following should be seriously considered: |
|
| |
CHM 230, CHM 236, CHM 334, CHM 448, BIO 340, |
|
|
| |
BIO 407, BIO 419, BIO 432, BIO 450 |
(7 courses) |
(21) |
| Total |
: |
(38 courses) |
(137) |
Since the major-course requirements represent an absolute minimum, a biochemistry major desiring a broad background in both chemistry and biology should ordinarily take all or nearly all the recommended electives.
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall |
|
Spring |
|
| Freshman Year |
|
|
|
| ENG 101 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
3 |
| CHM 111 |
5 |
PHI 101 |
3 |
| MAT 111 |
4 |
CHM 112 |
5 |
| AS |
3 |
MAT 112 |
4 |
| Total |
15 |
PHY 223 or AS |
5 or 3 |
| |
|
Total |
19 or 17 |
| Sophomore Year |
|
|
|
| RST 101 |
3 |
BIO 102 |
5 |
| BIO 101 |
5 |
CHM 228 |
5 |
| CHM 227 |
5 |
AS or PHY 202 |
3 or 5 |
| PHY 224 or PHY 201 |
5 |
Elective |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
Total |
17 or 19 |
| Total |
21 |
|
|
| Junior Year |
|
|
|
| BCH 301 |
4 |
BCH 302 |
3 |
| BCH 301L |
1 |
BCH 303 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
BCH 352 |
1 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
Total |
16 |
| Senior Year |
|
|
|
| BCH 404 |
3 |
BIO 432 or BIO 450 |
3 |
| BCH 451 |
1 |
BCH 452 |
1 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
Total |
16 |
| |
|
Total |
137 |
Notes: This course satisfies both the 120-credit and 40-course requirements for graduation.
COURSES: 1999-2001
BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry 4
Structure and chemical reactions of biological molecules. Cellular
metabolism. Transmission of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein; recombinant DNA technology.
Prerequisite: BIO 101-102; CHM 227; CHM 228 with a minimum grade of C–.
BCH 301L Introduction to Biochemistry Lab 1
One four-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: BCH 301 or concurrent registration in BCH 301.
BCH 302 Cellular Biochemistry 3
The more biological aspects of biochemistry. Anabolism/catabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Control of metabolism, emphasizing hormones. Biological membranes. Replication/transcription/translation of genetic information.
Prerequisite: BCH 301.
BCH 303 Biochemistry Laboratory 3
Techniques of isolation and characterization of macromolecules.
Two lab periods and one lecture per week.
Prerequisite: BCH 301.
BCH 401 Directed Readings: Tutorial 1-4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BCH 402 Directed Research: Tutorial 1-4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BCH 404 Molecular Biochemistry 3
The more chemical and physical aspects of biochemistry. Characterization/purification of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids. Study of their function. Enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and control. Bioenergetics.
Prerequisite: BCH 301.
BCH 352-451-452 Biochemistry Seminar 1, 1, 1