Biochemistry majors will complete a number of courses offered by the Science Division, as listed below. This program of study includes three core courses in Biochemistry: an intermediate level course, BIO 220, and two advanced courses, BCM 341 and BCM 441. Please consult the Registrar for more information on course offerings.

The Biochemistry Major
Foundations courses in science
BIO 150 Principles of Biology I, BIO 151 Principles of Biology II, and
BIO 152 Principles of Biology III
CHM 103 General Chemistry I and CHM 104 General Chemistry II
MTH 121 Calculus I and MTH 122 Calculus II
                       
Core courses in chemistry  
CHM 203/205 Honors Organic Chemistry I OR CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 204/206 Honors Organic Chemistry II OR CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 321 Physical Chemistry I

Core courses in biochemistry
BCM 220/BIO 220 Biochemistry
BCM 341 Experimental Biochemistry
BCM 441 Advanced Biochemistry

Electives in biology and chemistry 
Two courses from different lists must be selected.
List A
BIO 205 Cell Biology I
BIO 215 Genetics                        
BIO 225 Microbiology
List B
CHM 311 Analytical Chemistry I
CHM 322 Physical Chemistry II
List C
BIO 405 Cell Biology II
BIO 412 Molecular Biology

In addition to these requirements, students interested in graduate study in biochemistry or the health professions are strongly advised to complete a year of general physics.