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Dec 03, 2024
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2023 - 2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biochemistry, BS
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Biochemistry is involved with the exploration of the molecular processes of life and reflects the intersection of chemistry and biology needed to understand these processes. The biochemistry major is designed to meet the needs of students interested in this interdisciplinary subject. Students completing a biochemistry major will be prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, for pursuit of graduate degrees in biochemistry or chemistry and for entry into medical, veterinary, dental or pharmacy schools. This degree program follows guidelines suggested by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for an undergraduate degree in biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
- Correctly use the fundamental concepts of biochemistry.
- Solve problems by understanding and implementing the stages of the research process.
- Effectively communicate and disseminate the results of the scientific process to a diverse audience.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, and evaluate primary literature.
- Work both individually and collaboratively with other students and faculty.
- Exhibit the skills of a successful professional.
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General College Requirements
General College Requirements (see “Curriculum ” section), including the following requirements to satisfy the major:
Chemistry Courses (24 credit hours)
Biology Courses (14 credit hours)
Cognate Courses (16 credit hours)
St. Mary’s Project
Every biochemistry major must complete a St. Mary’s Project. This project may be in biochemistry or in another major discipline or study area. The guidelines in the selected area apply. The project must be proposed to a mentor and to the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at least three weeks before the last day of classes of the second semester of the student’s junior year, and must be approved by the mentor and the department chair.
Minimum Grade and GPA Requirements
Students must earn a grade of C- or better in all courses listed above, and maintain an overall GPA of 2.00 or better in these required courses.
Note: Students earning a degree in biochemistry may not pursue a second major in chemistry.
Sequence of Study
The following model is suggested as a sequence of study that satisfies the above requirements:
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