Biochemistry, B.S.
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive (CHM 357 or CHM 358) | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem (WI) | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) 1 | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Quantum (WI) | ||
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM 366 | Intro Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHM 467 | Intermediate Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience (C) | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| BSC 322 | Principles Cell Biology | 4 |
| BSC 324 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Biochemistry Electives | 10-12 | |
| Select from the following courses. At least one course must be 4 credit hours, and at least one must be a CHM course. | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Human Anatomy (and 332L) | ||
| Principles of Human Physiology (and BSC 334L) | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Neuroscience | ||
| Microbial Genetics | ||
| Introductory Immunology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Genes and Development | ||
| Intro to Analytical Chem | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Quantum | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Thermo. | ||
| Modern Instrument Methods | ||
| Adv Inorganic Chemistry I | ||
| Biological Mass Spectrometry | ||
| Adv Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Adv Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
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CHM 358 Physical Chemistry: Thermo. or CHM 411 Modern Instrument Methods is recommended for students considering graduate school.
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a 2nd minor or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II Humanities requirement as well as the University writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semesters schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate prerequisite mathematics and science courses.
- The BSC coursework provides a Biological Sciences minor.
- A Grade Point Average of 2.0 is required
- overall,
- at MU,
- in all required Chemistry courses,
- in all Chemistry courses, and
- in all required Chemistry courses taken at MU.
Semester Plan
Students completing the Biochemistry major will be prepared for career opportunities in the biotechnology, forensics, environmental, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and medical fields. Students will also be well prepared for graduate-level study in biochemistry, biotechnology, and genetics and molecular biology. Additionally, Biochemistry is an excellent choice for students desiring to attend professional training in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law or Engineering.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Core I Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| BSC 324 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC 322 | Principles Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Core II Social Science (MC/I) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 366 | Intro Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHM 467 | Intermediate Biochemistry | 3 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Biochemistry Elective | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience or Internship | 2 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Biochemistry Elective (CHM Course) | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| Biochemistry Elective | 3 | |
| CHM 358 | Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) | 4 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |