B.S. in Biochemistry (120 cr)
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is ideal for students heading for professional programs in pharmacy, medicine, or dentistry. Students planning to attend graduate school for advanced study in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, or other biology related fields will find this program optimal for their interest. This program prepares students looking for employment in chemical and biochemical industries as well as hospitals and related health care facilities.
General Education Requirements (39 cr)
Composition and Communication (9)
- ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I
- SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking
- Choose one additional college level composition course:
- ENG-W 230 Scientific Writing or equivalent
College Level Mathematics (3)
- MATH-K 300 Statistical Techniques
Humanities & Fine Arts (9)
- Choose 9 credits from at least 2 of the following disciplines:
- Fine Art, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, Theater, Music, Communication Studies, Telecommunications. (One studio course is allowed)
Behavioral & Social Sciences (9)
- Choose 9 credits from at least two of the following disciplines:
Additional Requirements (0-5 cr)
First-Year Seminar (0-2)
Students entering the program with less than 12 credit hours of transferable credit are required to complete the First-Year Seminar (UCOL-U 101)
Information Literacy (3)
- COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy
- COAS-I 103 Information Literacy
Core Requirements (76-80 cr)
Natural Science and Mathematics Requirements (43)
- CHEM-C 105/125 Principles of Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM-C 106/126 Principles of Chemistry II with Lab
- CHEM-C 341/343 Organic Chemistry I with Lab
- CHEM-C 342/344 CHEM-C 342/344 Organic Chemistry II with Lab
- CHEM-C 360 Physical Chemistry
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
- MATH-M 215 Calculus I
- MATH-M 216 Calculus II
Biochemistry core (33-37)
- BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences (Students may test out of this course, but will not be awarded credit hours)
- BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II
- BIOL-L 314 Genetics
- BIOL-L 315 Cell Biology
- CHEM-C 324 Proteins and Enzymes
- CHEM-C 327 Clinical Biochemistry I
- CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
- CHEM-C 485 Biosynthesis and Physiology
- BIOL-L 452 Capstone in Biology
Electives (7-9 cr)
Biochemistry Electives (4)
Pick from the following or other approved courses in consultation with your academic advisor.
- BIOL-L 391 Biology of Addictions
- BIOL-L 393 Hormones and Human Health I
- BIOL-L 394 Hormones and Human Health II
- CHEM-C 328 Clinical Biochemistry II
- BIOL-L 321 Principles of Immunology
- MICR-J 200/201 Microbiology/lab
- BIOL-T 201 Bioinformatics
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Lab
- BIOL-L 327 Cell and Tissue Culture
- ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy
- PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology
Electives (3-5)
After concentration requirements have been met, take enough credit hours to complete 120 credits and meet IU East degree program requirements, residency requirements, and GPA requirements.
