B.S. Degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Description
To receive the B.S. Degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program and complete one of two emphases. These options allow you to customize your degree based on your future career goals. You will develop well-rounded skills in problem-solving, analysis, and written and oral communication and gain undergraduate research experience that will competitively prepare you for professional school (such as medical, pharmacy, dental, optometry, etc.), graduate school, or a career in industry. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of experimental and theoretical chemistry and/or biochemistry.
- Demonstrate skills in analytical thinking, problem solving and application of scientific methods to experimental data.
- Demonstrate skills in laboratory operations including techniques and instrumentation.
- Demonstrate ability to design and conduct chemical or biochemical research projects.
- Effectively communicate chemistry or biochemistry in written and oral formats.
Program Delivery Mode
Land plus: face-to-face where some online courses may be available or required
Core Requirements
( 66 credits )
Students must also complete an emphasis in either Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
BIOL 111/BIOL 111L Cell Biology with lab (4)
BIOL 115/BIOL 115L Organismal Biology with lab (4)
BIOL 341/BIOL 341L Genetics with lab (4)
BIOL 385/BIOL 385L Molecular Biology with lab (4)
CHEM 150 General Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 210 General Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 350/CHEM 355 Organic Chemistry I with lab (4)
CHEM 360/CHEM 365 Organic Chemistry II with lab (4)
CHEM 400/CHEM 405 Biochemistry I with lab (4)
CHEM 410 Biochemistry II (3)
BCBT 220 Survey of BCBT Research and Methodology (1)
BCBT 360 Team-based BCBT Research (3)
MATH 261 Calculus I (4)
General chemistry lab (choose 2 courses)
CHEM 150L General Chemistry Lab I (1)
CHEM 210L General Chemistry Lab II (1)
CHEM 275 General Chemistry Research Based Lab (3)
Physiology (choose one course)
BIOL 347/BIOL 347L Plant Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 349/BIOL 349L Human Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 360/BIOL 360L Cellular and Molecular Physiology with lab (4)
Biology (choose one course)
BIOL 323/BIOL 323L Human Anatomy with lab (4)
An additional physiology elective (BIOL 347, BIOL 349, or BIOL 360) (4)
BIOL 350/BIOL 350L Microbiology with lab (4)
BIOL 365/BIOL 365L Developmental Biology with lab (4)
BIOL 430 Immunobiology (4)
Biotechniques (choose one course)
BCBT 461 Nucleic Acids & Bioinformatics (3)
BCBT 463 Proteomics & Advanced Chromatography (3)
BCBT 464 Histology & Detection (3)
Physics I (choose one course)
PHYS 160 Physics I with Algebra & Lab (4)
PHYS 200 Physics I with Calculus & Lab (4)
Physics II (choose one course)
PHYS 161 Physics II with Algebra & Lab (4)
PHYS 201 Physics II with Calculus & Lab (4)
Students must also complete an emphasis in either Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
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Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major
Choose one of the following:
BCBT 461 Nucleic Acids & Bioinformatics (3)
BCBT 463 Proteomics & Advanced Chromatography (3)
BCBT 464 Histology & Detection (3)
Emphasis in Biological Chemistry
Program Requirements
( 18 credits )
CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with lab (4)
CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics (3)
BCBT 450 Biophysical Chemistry (3)
BCBT 494 Senior Research Thesis (1)
MATH 262 Calculus II (4)
Restricted Electives
( 3 credits )
At least three additional credits of a restricted elective from the list below
BCBT 394 BCBT Research (1)
BCBT 461 Biotechniques: Nucleic Acids and Bioinformatics (3)
BCBT 463 Proteomics and Advanced Chromatography (3)
BCBT 464 Histology and Detection (3)
BIOL 275 Biostatistics (4)
BIOL 323/BIOL 323L Human Anatomy with lab (4)
BIOL 347/BIOL 347L Plant Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 349/BIOL 349L Human Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 350/BIOL 350L Microbiology with lab (4)
BIOL 360/BIOL 360L Cellular and Molecular Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 365/BIOL 365L Developmental Biology with lab (4)
BIOL 430/BIOL 430L Immunobiology with lab (4)
CHEM 394 Undergraduate Research (1)
CHEM 375 Team-based Chemistry Research (4)
CHEM 420 Inorganic Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 460 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics (3)
CHEM 465 Physical Chemistry Lab (1)
CHEM 469 Internship (1-12)
CHEM 480 Analytical Chemistry II (3)
Emphasis in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Program Requirements
( 13 credits )
Chemistry (choose one)
CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I (3) or
CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with lab (4)
Physical Chemistry (choose one)
CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics (3) or
BCBT 450 Biophysical Chemistry (3)
Biology
Any 300-level Biology course except for Biology 300, 346, 370, 406, or 440
Math (choose one)
MATH 262 Calculus II (4) or
BIOL 275 Biostatistics (4)
Restricted Electives
( 3 credits )
At least three additional credits of a restricted elective from the list below
BCBT 394 BCBT Research (1)
BCBT 450 Biophysical Chemistry (3)
BCBT 461 Biotechniques: Nucleic Acids and Bioinformatics (3)
BCBT 463 Proteomics and Advanced Chromatography (3)
BCBT 464 Histology and Detection (3)
BCBT 494 Senior Research Thesis (1)
BIOL 323/BIOL 323L Human Anatomy with lab (4)
BIOL 347/BIOL 347L Plant Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 349/BIOL 349L Human Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 350/BIOL 350L Microbiology with lab (4)
BIOL 360/BIOL 360L Cellular and Molecular Physiology with lab (4)
BIOL 365/BIOL 365L Developmental Biology with lab (4)
BIOL 430/BIOL 430L Immunobiology with lab (4)
CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 375 Team-based Chemistry Research (4)
CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with lab (4)
CHEM 394 Undergraduate Research (1)
CHEM 420 Inorganic Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics (3)
CHEM 460 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics (3)
CHEM 465 Physical Chemistry Lab (1)
CHEM 469 Internship (1-12)
CHEM 480 Analytical Chemistry II (3)