Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.A.

Sophia Gillette, Nicole Green, Charles Liberko, Collin O’Leary, Cindy Strong, Craig Teague, Catherine Volle (chair)

This interdisciplinary major is designed to prepare students for graduate school or a technical career in biochemistry/molecular biology. It is also a suitable preparation for the health professions. The curriculum is drawn from the Departments of Biology and Chemistry, with emphasis on cellular biology, genetics, and biochemistry, and laboratory techniques in these areas.

Requirements

A minimum of 13 course credits (12 courses if CHE 161 is taken) in Biology and Chemistry, which include these 12 required courses:

BIO 141 - Foundations: Cellular Biology (1)
BIO 142 - Foundations: Organismal Biology (1)
BIO 205 - Cell and Molecular Biology (1)
BIO 315 - Genetics (1)
CHE 121 - Chemical Principles I (1) AND CHE 122 - Chemical Principles II (1) , OR CHE 161 - Accelerated General Chemistry (1)
CHE 202 - Analytical Chemistry (1)
CHE 225 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture (1)
CHE 326 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture (1)
CHE 327 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHE 334 - Biochemistry (1)
BMB 485 - Problems (1) is the capstone experience and may be waived if the student participates in an approved research internship, publicly presents their work, and submits a written report. It is not required for students completing the Education major.

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Note:

Students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) may not double major in Biology (BIO).

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology majors desiring to minor in Chemistry must complete at least two appropriate courses in Chemistry beyond those counted for the Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major. (See Declaration of Degree Candidacy, Majors, and Minors .)