Majoring in Biochemistry
Director of Undergraduate Studies - Dr.
Paul Siliciano
Biochemists study molecules found in living organisms, particularly proteins,
nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. The major in biochemistry prepares
students for graduate study in biochemistry or a related biological science,
medical or veterinary school, or entry-level biochemical positions in industry.
The biochemistry major differs from the chemistry major in that biochemistry
emphasizes the integration of chemical principles into biological processes
from molecular genetics to enzymology.
Biochemistry is an experimental science, and majors, especially those who
plan to pursue graduate studies in the field, should become acquainted with
laboratory research approaches beyond those introduced in the formal lab courses.
Research options are available through BioC 4994, BioC 4794W and the Honors
Program. Students should consult with their advisor and the CBS Career Center
to plan for the research component of their program.
In addition to the general requirements for graduation from CBS, biochemistry
majors must complete the requirements listed below. The following major requirements
are used in partial fulfillment of the college graduation requirements (see Admission
Procedures and Degree
Requirements). Biochemistry majors are expected to meet with their faculty
adviser for assistance in designing the elective portion of the major. Students
may choose a special emphasis in areas such as molecular biology, regulatory
biochemistry, microbial biochemistry/biotechnology, or structural biology/biophysics.
Biochemistry Major Requirements General and Organismal
Biology Requirements |
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Sequence
A (preferred)
Biol 2002 - Foundations in Biology I
Biol 2003 -Foundations in Biology II |
Sequence
B
Biol 1009 - General Biology
And one of the following:
Biol/MicB/VPB
2032 - General Microbology & Lab
Biol 2012 - General Zoology
Biol 2022 - General Botany
Biol 3211 and 2005 - Animal Physiology & Lab
Biol 3002 and 3005 - Plant Biology & Lab
Biol 3007 - Plant Biology: Diversity & Adaptation
Biol/MicB 3301 - Microbiology
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Biochemistry Core Requirements |
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Complete each of
the following:
BioC 4331
- Biochemistry I Core
BioC 4332 - Biochemistry II Core
BioC 3960 - Research Topics in
Biochemistry
BioC 4025 - Laboratory in Biochemistry
Biol 4003 - Genetics
Biol 4004 - Cell Biology
Complete one course
from the following:
Biol/MicB
3301 - Microbiology (preferred)*
Biol 3211 and 2005 - Animal Physiology & Lab*
Biol 3002 and Biol 3005W - Plant
Biology & Lab*
Biol 3007 - Plant Biology: Diversity & Adaptation*
Biol 3407 - Ecology
Biol 3409 - Evolution
Biol
3411 - Introduction to Animal Behavior
Six credits
of upper division electives (3xxx or above) in biochemistry
or related disciplines, including:
An upper
division laboratory course (see list of Laboratory Courses
below)
One other
elective
Laboratory
Courses:
BioC 4794W
- Directed Research (Writing Instensive)
BioC 4994 - Directed Research
All students
are encouraged to carry out a directed research project
for a minimum of 3 credits.
BioC 4125
- Lab. in Mol. Biol. and Biotech.
GCD 4015
- Genetics Laboratory
GCD 4025 - Cell Biology Laboratory
MicB 4215 - Advanced Laboratory:
Microbial Physiology & Diversity
MicB 4235 - Advanced Laboratory:
Virology, Immuology & Microbial Genetics
*Biol/MicB
3301
*Biol 3211 and Biol 2005
*Biol 3007
*These
courses may be used to satisfy the Laboratory Course requirement
if not used to satisfy the General/Organismal Biology course
requirements.
Additional
CBS laboratory courses as listed for the Biology major
can be used as well.
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Required Courses from Other Programs |
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- Chemistry
- Chem 1021 and
1022 - Chemical Principles I-II
Chem 2301 and 2302 - Organic
Chemistry I-II
Chem 2311 - Organic Chemistry
Laboratory
Chem 3501 and 3502 (Physical
Chemistry I-II) or BioC 4521 (Physical Biochemistry)
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- Physics
- Phys 1201W and
1202W (General Physics I-II) or Phys 1301W and 1302W (Intro
Physics I-II)
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- Mathematics
- Math 1271 and
1272 (Calculus I-II) or Math 1281 and 1282 (Calculus with
Biological Emphasis I-II)
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