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Please Note: The 2009-2010 College Catalog is also available for viewing online or downloading in PDF format.
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| Biology: Biochemistry |
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The Biochemistry major focuses on life processes at the molecular level, with emphasis on the biochemistry and molecular biology of cellular systems in simple and complex organisms. The curriculum is designed for students seeking preparation for graduate studies, for the health-care professions, or for
entry-level positions in science-related industries. This interdisciplinary major in Biochemistry draws upon the resources of the departments of
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Students majoring in Biochemistry select schedules in consultation with a faculty advisor to include the following required courses: General Biology
(103-104), Genetics (327), Cell Biology (333), Biochemistry (336), Selected Topics in Biochemistry (341); General Chemistry (130 ?131), Organic Chemistry
(250?251) Analytical Chemistry II (310), Physical Chemistry I (280); Calculus (MA170?180) General Physics (121?122) or Classical Physics (131-132). Students
are encouraged to obtain research experience through enrollment in either Directed Research in Biology (BI421?422), Research and Seminar (CH420?421)
and/or Internships (BI450, 451, and/or 452). Should a student opt not to engage in one of the above research experiences, he/she must enroll in one additional
non-introductory level laboratory course offering from either the Biology or Chemistry Department.
Following the sophomore year, a student may investigate additional areas of personal interest by selecting elective courses from among the following:
Biology 317, 323, 334, 345; Chemistry 270, 281, 370, 360. Other courses available to Biology and Chemistry majors may be chosen with the approval of the
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| Course Sequence: |
| Freshman |
Humanities I |
Humanities II |
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Freshman English 103 |
Freshman English 104 |
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Language/Mathematics 170 |
Language/Mathematics 180 |
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Chemistry 130 |
Chemistry 131 |
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Biology 103 |
Biology 104 |
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| Sophomore |
Humanities III |
Humanities IV |
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Philosophy/Theology |
Philosophy/Theology |
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Language |
Language |
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Chemistry 250 |
Chemistry 251 |
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Biology 327 |
Biology 333 |
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| Junior |
Biology 336 |
Biology 341 |
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Philosophy/Theology |
Philosophy/Theology |
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Elective/Chemistry 280 |
Elective/Chemistry 271 |
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Physics 121 or 131 |
Physics 122 or 132 |
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Language/Elective |
Language/Elective |
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| Senior |
Biology 421/Chemistry 420 |
Biology 422/Chemistry 421 |
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Philosophy/Theology |
Philosophy/Theology |
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Elective/Chemistry 280 |
Elective/Chemistry 310 |
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Elective |
Elective |
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Elective |
Elective |
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