Biochemistry
Department: Chemistry
(starting with the entering class of 2007)
A designated POE for biochemistry requires replacing certain chemistry courses in the Chemistry POE with selected biology courses. Its structure is based on recommendations prepared by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
| Course Number | Title | Credits | Prerequisites | Dist. | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH 105 | Organic Chemistry Concepts I | 3 | N | ||
| CH 121 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 | Corequisite CH 105 | N | QS |
| CH 106 | Organic Chemistry Concepts II | 3 | CH 105, minimum grade C | N | |
| CH 122 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 | CH 121; pre or corequisite CH 106 | N | QS |
| CH 230 | Introduction to Bioinorganic Chem. | 3 | CH 105 or permission | N | |
| CH 250 | Analytical Chemistry (lab included) | 5 | CH 230 | N | |
| CH/BI 289 | Chemistry or Biology Seminar | 1 | N | ||
| CH 305 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | PC 203 & MA 230 | N | |
| CH 301 | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology I | 3 | CH 106, CH 250 & BI 222 | N | |
| CH 416 | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology III | 3 | CH/BI 301, BI 316 or permission | N | CW |
| BI 105 | Biology Diversity & Ecology | 3 | Corequisite BI 121 | N | |
| BI 121 | Biology Lab I | 1 | Corequisite BI 105 | N | QS |
| BI 106 | Biology II | 3 | BI 105 and CH 105 | N | |
| BI 122 | Biology Lab II | 1 | BI 121, BI 105 | N | |
| BI 2XX | Biology III | 3 | BI 106, CH 106 & CH 230 | N | |
| BI 2XX | Biology Lab III | 1 | Corequisite BI 2XX (Biology III) | N | |
| BI 307 | Molecular Techniques | 3 | CH 250, BI 222 & BI 210, corequisite BI 316 |
N | CW |
| BI 316 | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology II | 3 | BI 210 & BI 222 & CH 301 | N | CW |
| MA 130 | Calculus I | 4 | N | QM | |
| MA 230 | Calculus II | 4 | MA 130 | N | QM |
| PC 202 | Introductory Physics I | 3 | Corequisite PC 206 & MA 130 | N | QM |
| PC 206 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 | Corequisite PC 202 | N | |
| PC 203 | Introductory Physics II | 3 | PC 202 & MA 130, corequisite PC 207 | N | QM |
| PC 207 | Physics Lab II | 1 | Corequisite PC 203 | N | |
| CH/BI 3OO level | Elective | 3 | Variable | N |
Possible schedule for a POE in Biochemistry
| Year | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | College Writing Seminar Information Access Organic Chemistry Concepts I Organic Chemistry Lab I Biology I and Lab Elective* |
Organic Chemistry Concepts II Organic Chemistry Lab II Calculus I Biology Lab II Electives* |
| Sophomore | Bioinorganic Chemistry Intro Physics I & Lab Biology II IC or CA* Chemistry Seminar |
Analytical Chemistry Intro. Physics II & Lab Biology III & Lab Elective* |
| Junior | BMB I Physical Chemistry I* Electives |
BMB II Molecular Techniques IC or CA Electives |
| Senior | BMB III Research Electives |
Upper-level biology or chemistry Research Electives |
*Could be postponed a year
Note: Biochemistry and related subjects can be studied at the Catholic University in Lille, France, or at the Philipps University in Marburg, Germany.
Calculus I and II might be taken in summer school to provide an opportunity for language preparation. Alternatively, language might be studied abroad during the summers prior to the junior year.