Biochemistry, B.S.

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Requirements for the Major

Eleven courses in Biology and Chemistry:

In addition, students must have MTH through and including:

MTH 115 - Calculus 3: Differential Vector Calculus and Matrix Theory
and
PHY 110 - Physics for the Life Sciences 1
PHY 111 - Physics for the Life Sciences 2
or
PHY 120 - Matter in Motion
PHY 121 - Principles of Electromagnetics
Note: Typically, students complete introductory biology, chemistry and math courses in their first year.

In addition to the eleven courses above, students are required to take 3 electives.

Two of these must be taken from either:

The third elective may be taken from any 300-level courses in the subcellular or organismal biology areas, or:

a two-term biochemistry sequence required for biochemistry majors and can be taken in any order:

BCH 380 - Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates, and Lipids
BCH 382 - Biochemistry: Structure and Catalysis
Note: For detailed advising suggestions see the advising website at http://www.union.edu/advising under Department-Specific Advising Tips.
Placement: AP credit is awarded as per current Biology and Chemistry Department guidelines.
Note: Acceptance to graduate school may require additional courses and/or undergraduate research experience.

Requirements for Honors in Biochemistry

Students eligible for honors in biochemistry must fulfill the College-wide criteria and satisfactorily complete a thesis, traditionally based on the results of original research, that receives the approval of the subcommittee for biochemistry and the appropriate College committee. It is customary, but not required, that students enroll in three honors research courses, typically during the senior year.