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Biochemistry - Biophysics Option (120 Credits)
A student may be admitted to a School of Molecular Biosciences Biochemistry major upon making their intention known to the department. To remain in good standing, a student must meet the following two requirements:
A Biochemistry major who falls below the minimum requirements will be released from the program according to Academic Regulation 53.
A grade of C or better is required in all MBIOS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail.
- Complete BIOLOGY 106, BIOLOGY 107, CHEM 105 and CHEM 106, MBIOS 301, MBIOS 303, MBIOS 305, or transfer equivalents, with a minimum grade of C.
- After 30 credits, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
A Biochemistry major who falls below the minimum requirements will be released from the program according to Academic Regulation 53.
A grade of C or better is required in all MBIOS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 106 [BSCI] | 4 |
| CHEM 105 [PSCI] | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| MATH 106 (accelerated) or Elective1 | 3 |
| MATH 108 (accelerated) or Elective1 | 2 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 107 | 4 |
| CHEM 106 | 4 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| MATH 171 [QUAN] | 4 |
| MBIOS 138 | 1 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CHEM 345 | 4 |
| MATH 172 | 4 |
| MBIOS 301 | 4 |
| Social Sciences [SSCI] | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CHEM 348 | 4 |
| MBIOS 201 [COMM] | 3 |
| MBIOS 303 | 4 |
| PHYSICS 201 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 211 | 1 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| MBIOS 360 [M] or 304 | 2 or 3 |
| PHYSICS 202 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 212 | 1 |
| MBIOS 305 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CHEM 347 | 3 |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| MBIOS 304 or 360 [M] | 3 or 2 |
| MBIOS 401 | 3 |
| MBIOS 465 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CHEM 220 | 2 |
| CHEM 222 | 2 |
| Equity and Justice [EQJS] | 3 |
| MBIOS 413 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 466 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| MBIOS 414 | 3 |
| MBIOS 460 | 3 |
| MBIOS 494 [M] [CAPS] | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Exit Survey | |
Footnotes
| 1 | If required - consult advisor. |
- Molecular Biosciences
Courses
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Schedules of Studies
- Biochemistry – Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Option
- Biochemistry - Biophysics Option
- Biochemistry - Molecular Biology Option
- Genetics and Cell Biology – Molecular Biology Option
- Microbiology – Honors Accelerated Pre-Veterinary Option
- Microbiology – Medical Technology Option
- Microbiology – Molecular Biology Option
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