Natural Science, Biochemical Science Option, BS/BA

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The Biochemical Science option is designed for students planning to enroll in post-graduate (M.S., Ph.D) or professional school (e.g., Medical or Pharmacy School) or begin a career in industrial, agricultural, or environmental chemistry after completion of the baccalaureate degree.

A student must complete the following requirements in addition to the General Studies requirements. No grade lower than “C-” will satisfy major requirements.

Students wanting to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the Additional BA Requirements .

Biochemical Science Option Requirements

Natural Science Core Requirements

Natural Science Core Total: 33

Biochemical Science Option

Advanced Biological Chemistry and Systems

CHEM 210 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 303 - Organic Chemistry I 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 304 - Organic Chemistry II 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 431 - Biochemistry & Biochemical Techniques 4 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following courses:

BIOL 315 - Introductory Immunology 3 Credit Hours
Or
CHEM 220 - Introduction to Nanotechnology & Its Application 4 Credit Hours
Or
CHEM 461 - Molecular Biology & Molecular Techniques 4 Credit Hours

Capstone/Practicum:

Choose one of the following courses:

BIOL 412 - Experimental Biology 3 Credit Hours
Or
BIOL 490 - Undergraduate Research Thesis 3 Credit Hours
Or
CHEM 490 - Undergraduate Research Thesis 3 to 6 Credit Hours

Natural Science, Biochemical Science Option, BS/BA

Biochemical Science Option Requirements

Natural Science Core Requirements

Organismal Biology

Biological Chemistry

Final Defense

Natural Science Core Total: 33

Biochemical Science Option

Advanced Biological Chemistry and Systems

Choose one of the following courses:

Capstone/Practicum:

Option Total: 24 to 25

Major Total: 57 to 58