BS in biochemistry

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BS DEGREE IN THE JOINT MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY
for more information please visit the biochemistry website:

http://omega.cc.umb.edu/%7Ebiochem/index.htm

 

Note: Biochemistry majors may not double-major with Biology or Chemistry, or minor in Biology or Chemistry

• Biochem 383 & 384 Biochemistry I & II
• Biochem 385 & 386 Biochemistry Laboratory I & II
• Biology 111 & 112 General Biology I & II
• Biology 212 or 210* Cell Biology
• Biology 254 or 252* Genetics
• Biology 372 or 370* Molecular Biology
• Chemistry 103 & 104 Chemical Principles I & II
• Chemistry 253 & 254 Organic Chemistry I & II
• Chemistry 311 Analytical Chemistry
• Chemistry 313 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
• Chemistry 312 Physical Chemistry (lecture)
• Math 140+141' Calculus I & II
• Physics 113 & 114 Fundamentals of Physics I & II
• Physics 181 & 182 Physics Laboratory I & II

*Lecture, or lecture and lab. Students may substitute Bio 210 for 212, Bio 252 for 254 and Bio 370 for 372 if they so desire.

Total of 73-76 credits

A minimal 2.0 GPA in all biochemistry, biology, and chemistry courses is required for the Biochemistry BS degree. Biochemistry 383-386, and a minimum of 15 credit hours of biochemistry/biology/chemistry courses must be completed at UMB.

Also available for qualified students:

Chemistry 361 Analytical Instrumentation

Biochem 471 & 472 Readings in Biochem I & II

Bio/Chem L680 Physical Biochemistry

Recommended for research experience:

Biochem 491 & 492 Directed Research I & II

Students may alternatively/also enroll for research experience in:

Bio 478/479 Independent Study I & II

Chem 481-482 Advanced Laboratory I & II

Chem 491-492 Senior Thesis I & II

Recommended for instrumentation erudition:

CompSci 110 An Introduction to Computing

Biol 608 Biophysical Instrumentation

Chem 408 Chemical Computation

Biol 664 Computer Analysis of DNA & Protein Structure

Honors:

A minimal cumulative 3.0 GPA & a minimal 3.3 GPA of all required Biochemistry, Biology, and Chemistry courses, and completion of Biochemsirty 491 and/or 492 (an independent research project that is presented before an audience).

Pass/Fail Requirements:

One mathematics or physics course required for the major may be taken on a pass/fail basis. No required biochemistry, biology, or chemistry course required for the major may be taken on a pass/fail basis.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Year 1 Fall: Biol 111, Chem 103, First Year Seminar, Eng 101 - 14 credits

Spring: Biol 112, Chem 104, Math 140 (or lower level Math course), Eng 102 - 15 credits

Year 2 Fall: Biol 212, Chem 253, Math 141, Physics 113, Physics 181 - 15 credits

Spring: Biol 254, Chem 254, Physics 114, Physics 182, Intermediate Seminar - 14 credits

Year 3 Fall: Biochem 383, Biochem 385, Chem 311 & 313, Distribution course - 14 credits

Spring: Biochem 384, Biochem 386, Chem 312, 2 Distribution courses - 15 credits

Year 4 Fall: Biochem 491/Bio 478/Chem 481/Chem 491, Distribution course, electives - 16 credits

Year 4 Spring: Biochem 492/Bio 479/Chem 482/Chem 492, Biol 372, Distribution course, electives - 17 credits

Note: for more information see one of the following biochemistry faculty:

Dr. Steven Ackerman, Biology (Program Director, W-3-031, phone 287-6682)
Dr. William Hagar, Biology (M-3-313, phone 287-6669)
Dr. Manickam Sugumaran, Biology (W-4-074, phone 287-6598)
Staff, Chemistry (S-1-128, phone 287-xxxx)