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Major in Biochemistry—B.A.

Purpose

This major is designed to prepare students for careers outside the laboratory or graduate work, such as medical school, dental school, or nontraditional careers in chemistry.

Required Courses

Students must complete the following course work with a grade of C– or higher in each course:

1. C117 (or C105-C125), C341, C342, C343, C484, C485, and C487 or B487.
2. A minimum of 8 credit hours selected from the following: A314, A316, N330, C344, C360, C361, C362, C372, C430, C437, C460, C481.
3. Biology L112.
4. Mathematics M119 or M211.
5. Physics P201 or P221.

Students must also complete the degree requirements for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Recommendations

Mathematics M211 is strongly recommended, and M212 is highly desirable for students planning to work in other fields. Biology L211 is recommended.