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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, BS

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The purpose of the BS biochemistry degree program is to: prepare our students with the knowledge and confidence to apply the scientific method in biochemical research; train our students to communicate scientific discoveries in standard scientific formats; educate our students so they understand, and are able to apply, foundational biochemical concepts necessary for graduate education or a career in the biochemical sciences.

Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. Foundations curriculum requirements - 42 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry foundations curriculum credit see Liberal Arts Foundations Curriculum .)

2. Core - 45 s.h.

 

Biology:

 

Chemistry:

 

3. Cognates - 25-27 s.h.

 

4. Electives - 6 s.h.

(Choose from the following.)

5. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.

 

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