Biochemistry

The Major

All of the following Chemistry courses:

• CHEM 111 General Chemistry

• CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry

• CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry II

• CHEM 331 Equilibrium and Analysis

• CHEM 351 Biochemistry

AND

One of the following in Chemistry:

• CHEM 341 Thermodynamics and Kinetics (recommended)

• CHEM 361 Inorganic Chemistry

• CHEM 371 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

• CHEM 431 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

AND

Both of the following Biology courses:

• BIOL 112 Cells, Genes and Inheritance

• BIOL 341 Cell Physiology

AND

At least one course from each of the two lists that follow, totaling at least 7 credits:

Choose one from:

• BIOL 226 Biological Diversity

• BIOL 356 Developmental Biology

• BIOL 461 Microbiology

• BIOL 462 Parasitology

AND choose one from:

• BIOL 343 Immunology

• BIOL 345 Anatomy and Physiology of Excitable Cells and Systems OR
  BIOL 347 Anatomy and Physiology of Metabolism and Endocrinology

• BIOL 464 Advanced Cell Physiology

• BIOL 465 Advanced Cell Physiology Laboratory

• BIOL 466 Molecular Genetics

• Other special courses as offered by prior arrangement with Biology faculty

AND

• MATH 180 Calculus A

• Either PHYS 125 and 225 Analytical Physics I and II (recommended); OR
  PHYS 120 and 220 General Physics I and II

• Either BIOL 480 (Senior Capstone Experience) OR
  CHEM 480 (Senior Capstone Experience)

• An independent research project is also required. This may be accomplished as an independent study in Biology or Chemistry, as a summer research experience on or off campus, as an approved Ford/Knight Research Project or as a semester off-campus program such as the Oak Ridge program. Careful early planning with your adviser should be done to determine the best option for the research experience. A normal expectation is that the research be presented in a public forum.

• Comprehensive Examinations: Selected portions of BOTH the Chemistry AND Biology majors' comprehensive examinations must be passed.

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