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 101 - General Chemistry I AND CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II
OR CHEM 103 - Accelerated General Chemistry
CHEM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry
OR CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I *
CHEM 295 - Chemistry Seminar (three times)
CHEM 321 - Biochemistry I
CHEM 322 - Biochemistry II
CHEM 324L - Laboratory in Biochemistry
CHEM 396 - Writing a Formal Research Report
CHEM 399 - Major Field Test (offered the Tuesday of Academic Advising each spring semester)
IDIS 310 - Science in Society
OR a capstone course from a second major

Take Four from the Following

(Two must be from CHEM 210 , CHEM 230 , CHEM 350 , CHEM 351 . At least one must be a 300-level course. At least three must be from CHEM.)

Biochemistry Major, BS

Program Requirements

Take Four from the Following

Cognates

Take Two from the Following

Total Semester Hours: 50-54