Biochemistry Major

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Requirements for Concentration:

16-18 units.

After declaration of the major, no NRO work is permissible in the major

Biology:

Chemistry:

Interdisciplinary:

BIOL 272 - Biochemistry
or
CHEM 272 - Biochemistry
BIOL 324 - Molecular Biology
or
CHEM 324 - Molecular Biology
BIOC 377 - Senior Laboratory in Macromolecule Function
two additional 200- or 300-level courses in biology or chemistry, one of which must be a lecture course. The second unit may include only one research course.

Additional courses:

Students should complete a full year of calculus or its equivalent by the end of sophomore year. This may be satisfied by AP credit or by Math 122, 125, or 126 /127 . Consult with the mathematics department for proper placement.
PHYS 113 - Fundamentals of Physics I
and
PHYS 114 - Fundamentals of Physics II

Senior Year Requirement:

BIOC 377 - Senior Laboratory in Macromolecule Function

Recommendations:

In their freshman year, students are strongly advised to take the Introductory Biology series BIOL 105 and BIOL 106 as well as General Chemistry CHEM 108 /CHEM 109 or CHEM 125 . Calculus should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Such a program is appropriate not only for a concentration in biochemistry, but also for a concentration in biology or chemistry.