Academic Catalog 2023-2024 
    
    Jun 17, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Biochemistry, B.S.


Requirements for the Major


Requirements for Honors in Biochemistry


Students eligible for honors in biochemistry must satisfactorily complete a thesis, traditionally based on the results of original research. It is customary, but not required, that students enroll in three honors research courses, typically during the senior year.

In addition students must fulfill the following criteria:

  1. have achieved a cumulative index of 3.3 or better
  2. have an index of 3.3 or better in courses taken in the major (this dos not include cognate courses in math and physics or grades associated with senior thesis (BIO 491, BIO 492 and BIO 493). At least three of the courses used to calculate the major GPA must have a grade of A- or better
  3. completed their Senior Writing Experience on which a grade of not lower than A- has been earned
  4. have taken the final six terms of the program at Union or elsewhere in a study program approved by Union. Students should consult their departments for complete information. “(2) have an index of 3.3 or better in courses taken in the major with grades of A- or better in at least three such courses, exclusive of the senior thesis;”