Biochemistry (BS)

Program requirements for the Biochemistry (BS) degree.

University Core – 37 credits

Area I: Writing (6)

  • ENG 101 English Composition I
  • ENG 102 English Composition II: Research & Argument

Area II: Quantitative Reasoning (7)

  • MAT 171 Calculus I (4)
  • STA 201 Introduction to Statistics (3)

Area III: Computing & Information Literacy (6)

  • UNI 110 Information Literacy & Research (3)
  • UNI 120 Data & AI Literacy (3)

Area IV: Communication (3)

  • COM 110 Public Speaking / Professional Communication (3)

Area V: Civics/Global/Ethics (9)

  • POL 101 American Government (3)
  • PHI 120 Ethics (3)
  • GEO 120 Global Systems & Cultures (3)

Area VI: Humanities/Social Science/Arts (6)

  • Choose any two 3-credit courses from College of Arts & Humanities, College of Social &
  • Behavioral Sciences, College of Creative & Performing Arts

NMS Methods Core – 6 credits

  • NMS 210 Scienti c Inquiry & Research Methods (3)
  • NMS 220 Scienti c Writing & Communication (3)

Major Requirements – 50 Credits

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  • BIO 101 Foundations of Biology with Lab (4)
  • BIO 102 Cell & Molecular Biology with Lab (4)
  • BIO 201 Genetics with Lab (4)
  • CHE 101 General Chemistry I with Lab (4)
  • CHE 102 General Chemistry II with Lab (4)
  • CHE 201 Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4)
  • CHE 202 Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4)
  • BCH 310 Biochemistry I with Lab (4)
  • BCH 311 Biochemistry II with Lab (4)
  • BIO 210 Cell Biology (3)
  • PHY 201 University Physics I with Lab (4)
  • MAT 172 Calculus II (4)
  • BCH 490 Biochemistry Capstone (3)

Electives – 27 credits

  • 12 credits upper-division (300–400 level) BCH or CHE courses
  • 6 credits upper-division (300–400 level) College of Natural & Mathematical Sciences and/or
  • College of Earth, Environment & Sustainability courses
  • 9 credits free electives (100–400 level)