Biochemistry Major, BS

Calvin’s BS in biochemistry gives students the scientific knowledge and research skills to compete for jobs in the field of chemistry or biochemistry or to pursue an an advanced degree in health, medicine, or science. The program provides a broad and rigorous foundation in the field of biochemistry, then offers additional courses to tailor the program to the student’s specific interests. The following tracks include courses that can be chosen within the major as well as recommended courses outside the major:

Forensics
Synthesis
Materials
Environmental chemistry
Food science
Chemical or medical technology

Program Requirements

CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I AND CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II
OR CHEM 105 - Chemical Principles
CHEM 253 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
OR CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I *
CHEM 295 - Chemistry Seminar (four times)
CHEM 323 - Biochemistry I
CHEM 324 - Biochemistry II
CHEM 383L - Laboratory in Biochemistry
IDIS 310 - Science in Society
OR a capstone course from a second major
completion of the major field test (offered the Tuesday of Academic Advising each spring semester)

Four From

(Two must be from CHEM 201 , 230 , 304 , 317 **. At least one must be a 300-level course. At least 3 must be from CHEM.)

Cognates

BIOL 161 - Cellular and Genetic Systems

Two From

Total Semester Hours: 55-56

* Students who enroll in CHEM 261 must also enroll in CHEM 262

** MATH 172 and 2 semesters of physics are prerequisites for this course.