Biochemistry, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry prepares students for a variety of careers and professional occupations in the lab sciences, and it is also a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further training in medical, dental, pharmacy or graduate school (see catalog section on pre-professional studies). Students interested in graduate work in medically related fields should contact the Anderson University Pre-Professional Health Sciences Committee which can also advise students on the articulation agreement for the Guaranteed Acceptance Program with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and specified electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

General Education:

44 hours - includes

BIO 110 - Principles of Biology 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 113 - General Chemistry 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 108 - Finite Probability and Statistics 1 3 Cr. Hrs.

Major Requirements:

A grade of C or better must be earned in all of the Major Requirements.

69 hours - includes

BIO 111 - Principles of Biology 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 208 - Cellular Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 214 - Genetics 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 307 - Bioinformatics 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 330 - Microbiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
OR
BIO 340 - Immunology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 351 - Methods in Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 410 - Molecular Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
OR
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 5 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 203 - Organic Chemistry Lab 1 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 204 - Organic Chemistry Lab 2 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 215 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 301 - Biochemistry 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 321 - Physical Chemistry 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 310 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Cr. Hrs.
OR
CHE 325 - Organic Chemistry of Biologically Important Molecules 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 401 - Biochemistry 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 130 - Precalculus 3 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 140 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
(may require pre-requisite)
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 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.

Note

MAT 107 or MAT 130 /MAT 140 , or its equivalent, must be taken and passed with a C or better before enrolling in PHY 151 /PHY 153 . A grade of C or better must be earned in all of the Major Requirements. General Electives: 14-15 hours. Total: 128 hours.

Degree Requirements

Biochemistry, B.S.

Course Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

General Education:

Major Requirements:

Note

Degree Requirements

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (15/16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (16/17 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (15/16 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (14/15 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (16/17 Cr. Hrs.)