Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Biochemistry, BS Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | ||||||||||
Biochemistry, BS110 creditsIntroduction/What is the Study of Biochemistry?Admission to the Bachelor of Science major in biochemistry is selective and based upon preparation and prior academic performance. Application may be made through the chemistry department, Chemistry Building 270. Admission to the biochemistry major will be in two phases. Students will be designated Phase I majors until they have completed CHEM 121, 122, 123, 351 and 352 and BIOL 205. Students will be admitted to Phase II based on their performance in Phase I. Students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the Phase I courses will be given preferential admission to Phase II. Students with a grade point average below 3.0 will be considered on a case by case basis for remaining spaces in the major. See the department’s website for more details. This major is part of an interdisciplinary program between the biology and chemistry departments at Western. The BS degree in biochemistry (with greater emphasis on the physical chemical theory behind biological chemistry) is offered via the chemistry department, whereas a BS degree in cellular and molecular biology (with a different emphasis) is offered via the biology department. The requirements for the BS in biochemistry are listed below. For the cellular and molecular biology degree program, see the biology department section of this catalog. This program is specifically designed for students who seek graduate study or employment in biochemistry or molecular biology. A typical four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry is described on the department’s website. Why Consider a Biochemistry Major?The programs of study within the Chemistry major provide many benefits to students. There are a wide variety of accredited programs designed to meet diverse career goals. There is close student-faculty contact and relatively small classes. The students have direct access to modern laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and there are opportunities for research work under the direction of a faculty advisor. This major is part of an interdisciplinary program between the Biology and Chemistry Departments. The B.S. degree in Biochemistry places a greater emphasis on the physical chemical theory behind biological chemistry. This program is specifically designed for students who seek graduate study or employment in biochemistry or molecular biology.
Grade RequirementsA grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. |
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Requirements | |||||||||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||||
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❑ BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity | |||||||||||
❑ BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | |||||||||||
❑ BIOL 321 - Genetics | |||||||||||
❑ BIOL 323 - Cell and Molecular Biology | |||||||||||
❑ BIOL 324 - Methods in Molecular Biology | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 467 - Biophysical Chemistry | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 468 - Biophysical Chemistry | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 471 - Biochemistry I | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 472 - Biochemistry II | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 473 - Molecular Biology | |||||||||||
❑ CHEM 474 - Biochemistry Laboratory | |||||||||||
❑ MATH 224 - Multivariable Calculus and Geometry I | |||||||||||
❑ PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I | |||||||||||
❑ PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II | |||||||||||
❑ PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III | |||||||||||
❑ Choose one of the following series: | |||||||||||
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I | |||||||||||
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II | |||||||||||
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III | |||||||||||
CHEM 333 - Analytical Chemistry | |||||||||||
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CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I, Honors | |||||||||||
CHEM 126 - General Chemistry II, Honors | |||||||||||
CHEM 225 - General Chemistry III, Honors | |||||||||||
❑ Choose either: | |||||||||||
MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |||||||||||
MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |||||||||||
or | |||||||||||
MATH 134 - Calculus I Honors | |||||||||||
MATH 135 - Calculus II Honors | |||||||||||
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MATH 138 - Accelerated Calculus | |||||||||||
❑ Approved electives to total 2 credits | |||||||||||
University Graduation RequirementsGeneral University Requirements (GURS) | |||||||||||
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