Biochemistry Curriculum
The Biochemistry curriculum will prepare students for careers requiring a strong background in basic principles of the physical and life sciences. Students completing the B.A. or B.S. program in Biochemistry will be prepared for professional employment in the expanding fields of agricultural and environmental sciences, the chemical industry, health-related industries, and biotechnology-based industries.
The curriculum will provide students with the interdisciplinary background in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and molecular biology necessary as preparation for professional schools of human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. It will further provide strong preparation for graduate study in fields such as agriculture, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, nutrition, and physiology.
Course Work
| General Education Curriculum | 41-43 | Agriculture | 11 |
| GEC-1 Communication | 6 | AVS 105 Univ 101 or Hon 199 (GEC-6) | 1/2 |
| GEC-2 Basic Math/ Sci Inquiry (see Biol & Phys Sci) | 13-14 | Ag. Biochem 410, 411 | 4 |
| GEC-3 The Past and Its Traditions | 3 | Ag. Biochem 512, 513 | 4 |
| GEC-4 Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 | Ag. Biochem 494 | 1 |
| GEC-5 Artistic Expression | 3 | Credits from the following | 20 |
| GEC-6 The Individual in Society (includes orientation) | 3-4 | Animal: | 3 |
| GEC-7 American Culture | 3 | ANPH 301 | 3 |
| GEC-8 Western Culture | 3 | ANPH 400 | 3 |
| GEC-9 Non-western Culture | 3 | ANPH 405 | 2 |
| Biological & Physial Science | 59 | ANPH 424 | 3 |
| Ag. Biochem. 199 | 1 | Envm 341 (GEC 2c or GEC 4) | 4 |
| Biol 115 or Biol 101-103 (GEC 2b) | 4 | Genetics | 4 |
| Biol 117 or Biol 102-104 (GEC 2b) | 4 | Vets 302 | 3 |
| Biol 219 | 4 | ANNU 260 | 3 |
| Biol 310 | AVS "W" 402, 451, (402-capstone) | 3 | |
| Biol 313 or 410 | 3 | AVS 496 (Senior Thesis) capstone | 3 |
| Chem 115 (GEC 2b) | 4 | AVS 497 (Research) capstone | 3 |
| Chem 116 (GEC 2b) | 4 | Human: | |
| Chem 215 | 4 | HN&F 171 (GEC 2c) | 3 |
| Chem 233 | 3 | HN&F 348 | 5 |
| Chem 235 | 1 | HN&F 460/461 | 3/2 |
| Chem 234 | 3 | HN&F 474 | 4 |
| Chem 236 | 1 | Plant: | |
| Chem 341 | 3 | ENVM 401 | 4 |
| Chem 342 | 3 | ENTO 404 | 4 |
| Phys 101 (GEC 2b) | 4 | ENTO 412 | 4 |
| Phys 102 (GEC 2b) | 4 | HORT 420 | 3 |
| Math 155 (GEC 2a) | 4 | PPTH 401 | 4 |
| Math 156 (GEC 2a) | 4 | ||
| Free Electives | 11 | ||
| Total Credit Hours Earned | |||
| Credits Required | 128 |
*Courses in parenthesis are suggested College courses. Nine hours of GEC can be in the major. That will increase the free elective hours.