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Nov 23, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biochemistry, BSBC
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The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry provides hands-on training for a research or medical career in biochemistry.
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Hours required and general/college requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Science requirements.
Foreign language requirement options
Students may complete either of two options to satisfy the College of Sciences foreign language requirement:
Option 1
Must attain intermediate II level (2050) in a foreign language or pass appropriate proficiency exam(s) as specified by the College of Science.
Option 2
Complete two courses from the approved groups below (a minimum of 6 hours). A student who wishes to fulfill the foreign language requirement by Option 2 must first be counseled by an undergraduate advisor of the Department of Biological Sciences and must obtain written approval of Option 2 for inclusion in the student’s degree plan. Students must choose one course from each group as follows for a total of 6 hours. All courses must be a minimum of 3 hours. Cooperative Education in Biological Sciences (BIOL 4920 ) is excluded: Group 2
Select one course from the following: Major requirements
A major of at least 39 hours in chemistry/biochemistry, of which 25 semester hours must be advanced, including: Other course requirements
Minor requirements
A minor of 20 hours in biology, including: Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Science.
Other requirements
Only two attempts will be allowed for each biology and biochemistry course in the degree. A minimum 2.5 grade point average in all science and mathematics courses, a minimum 2.5 grade point average for upper-division courses in the sciences, and an overall 2.0 grade point average are required for graduation. All students seeking to enter the Department of Biological Sciences, with the exception of beginning freshmen, must meet the minimum grade point averages given above. Students in the department whose overall science/mathematics or advanced science grade point average drops below the minimum for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the program.
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