Biochemistry Major

Biochemistry is the study of the molecules and reactions that occur in living things.  Lyon's biochemistry program provides a strong interdisciplinary education in the chemical and biological sciences, culminating in two semesters of biochemistry.  The B.S. degree in biochemistry is excellent preparation for work in the expanding biotechnology industry, or for postgraduate education aimed at an advanced degree
in the sciences, medicine, or other health professions.

Due to the substantial overlap with biology and chemistry, courses used to meet the requirement for a degree in biochemistry will not be permitted to apply to majors or minors in those disciplines.
 
 

Summary of Requirements for a Major in Biochemistry Leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree
BIO 110 Principles of Biology I with lab
4 credits
BIO 250 Cell Biology with lab
4 credits
BIO 252 Genetics with lab
4 credits
BIO352 Molecular Biology with lab
4 credits
CHM 110 & 120 General Chemistry I & II with labs
8 credits
CHM 210 & 220 Organic Chemistry I & II with labs
8 credits
CHM 350 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics with lab (Physical Chemistry I)
4 credits
BIO/CHM 360 Biochemistry with lab
4 credits
BIO/CHM 425 Advanced Biochemistry with lab
4 credits
One Biology or Chemistry Elective (300/400 level)
3-4 credits
MTH 210 Calculus I
4 credits
PHY 210, 211 & 220, 221 General Physics I & II with labs OR
PHY 240, 241 & 250, 251 Fundamentals of Physics I & II with labs
8 credits
 
Total
59-60 credits

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