Biochemistry, B.S.

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The mission of the Biochemistry major at Anderson University is to study the chemical processes of living organisms, which will prepare students for a variety of careers or admission to biochemistry-related graduate and professional programs. The major is excellent preparation for professional programs in any of the health professions. Alternatively, graduates can pursue a variety of laboratory careers related to the discipline like biotechnology-based laboratories and pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing industries.

Degree Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Curriculum (Traditional)

Specified Course Requirement:

Quantitative Literacy: MAT 108
Scientific Inquiry: BIO 110

Major Core Requirements (57 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 111 - Principles of Biology 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 214 - Genetics 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 251 - Scientific Communication 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 307 - Bioinformatics 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 351 - Methods in Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 410 - Molecular Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 113 - General Chemistry 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 114 - General Chemistry 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 205 - Organic Chemistry Lab 1 1 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 206 - Organic Chemistry Lab 2 1 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 215 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 301 - Biochemistry 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 321 - Physical Chemistry 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 401 - Biochemistry 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
Choose one course from the following (1 Cr. Hr.):
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
Choose one course from the following (4 Cr. Hrs.):
CHE 310 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 325 - Organic Chemistry of Biologically Important Molecules 4 Cr. Hrs.
Choose one course from the following (4 Cr. Hrs.):
BIO 330 - Microbiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 340 - Immunology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 345 - Cellular Biology, Oncology, and Pathogenesis 4 Cr. Hrs.

Cognate Requirements (12 Cr. Hrs.)

MAT 140 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
Choose two courses from the following (4 Cr. Hrs.):
PHY 151 - General Physics 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 153 - General Physics 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
PHY 201 - University Physics 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 203 - University Physics 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
Choose two courses from the following (4 Cr. Hrs.):
PHY 152 - General Physics 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 154 - General Physics 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
PHY 202 - University Physics 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 204 - University Physics 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.

General Electives (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

Biochemistry, B.S.

Degree Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Major Core Requirements (57 Cr. Hrs.)

Cognate Requirements (12 Cr. Hrs.)

General Electives (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (15-16 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (14-15 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)