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Duluth Campus
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S.Chemistry and Biochemistry
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Biochemistry and molecular biology is the study of life at the molecular level. This field is both a life science and a chemical science, exploring the chemistry of living organisms and the molecular basis for the processes that occur in living cells. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides classroom and laboratory learning opportunities and research experiences across the discipline to meet the needs of students in engineering, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs, as well as those of students who wish to pursue careers or graduate studies in chemistry or related disciplines.
Honors Requirements: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry honors program helps outstanding biochemistry and molecular biology majors become competent, independent research workers, encourages student interest in the discipline, and aids in the transition from student to working scientist. Qualified majors may apply after the first semester of their sophomore year. Participants choose a research adviser and complete two semesters on a jointly developed project. Written reports and an oral presentation of the research are also required.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
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General Requirements
Program Requirements
Requirements for the B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology include:
* A minor from another area of study is required.
* Students who earn a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) will have met the requirements for the B.A. in chemistry and for the chemistry minor. The B.A. in chemistry may be declared as an additional degree with the B.S. BMB, however, this combination does not satisfy the college degree requirement for a second major or minor. A minor in chemistry cannot be declared with the B.S. BMB. The B.S. BMB major/B.S. chemistry major combination does satisfy the college degree requirement.
* Students earning a B.S. degree who wish to have their program certified by the American Chemical Society must take advanced courses that include additional hours of laboratory work.
Year One (30 cr)
High school algebra and high school chemistry are required for CHEM 1153/1154 and CHEM 1161.
This schedule presupposes placement into MATH 1296.
BIOL 1011 - General Biology I
[LE CAT, NAT SCI]
(5.0 cr)
BIOL 1012 - General Biology II
[SUSTAIN]
(5.0 cr)
MATH 1296 - Calculus I
[LE CAT, LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
MATH 1297 - Calculus II
[LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
Chemistry I
CHEM 1161 {Inactive}
[LE CAT4, NAT SCI]
(5.0 cr)
or
CHEM 1153 - General Chemistry I
[LE CAT, NAT SCI]
(4.0 cr)
CHEM 1154 - General Chemistry Lab I
[LE CAT, NAT SCI]
(1.0 cr)
Chemistry II
CHEM 1162 {Inactive}
(5.0 cr)
Year Two (25-26 cr)
BIOL 3100 - Cell Biology
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 2541 - Organic Chemistry I
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 2542 - Organic Chemistry II
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 2543 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
(1.0 cr)
PHYS 2013 - General Physics I
[LE CAT, NAT SCI]
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 2014 - General Physics Lab I
[NAT SCI]
(1.0 cr)
PHYS 2015 - General Physics II
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 2016 - General Physics Lab II
(1.0 cr)
Organic Chemistry
CHEM 2544 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
(1.0 cr)
or
CHEM 2545 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory for B.S. Chemistry Majors
(2.0 cr)
Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2222 - Quantitative Analysis
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 2223 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
(1.0 cr)
or
CHEM 2242 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
Year Three (20 cr)
BIOL 2201 - Genetics
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 4231 - Molecular Biology
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 4232 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
(2.0 cr)
CHEM 4351 - Biochemistry I
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 4352 - Biochemistry II
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 4363 - Biochemistry Laboratory
(2.0 cr)
Physical Chemistry
CHEM 4633 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
CHEM 4634 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Elective (3 cr)
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CHEM 4242 - Instrumental Analysis
(3.0 cr)
·
CHEM 4436 - Inorganic Chemistry
(3.0 cr)
·
BIOL 3502 - General Microbiology
(4.0 cr)
·
BIOL 4503 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
IBS 5101 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
MATH 5233 - Mathematical Foundations of Bioinformatics
(3.0 cr)
·
BMS 5201 - Topics in Biochemistry
(3.0 cr)
·
BMS 5202 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
(3.0 cr)
·
BMS 5545 - Immunology
(3.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 31xx Advanced Writing
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Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BIOL 1011/BIOL 1013 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Math1290/1296/1596 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Math 1597/1297 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1173/CHEM 1153/CHEM 1161 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1174/CHEM 1154 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1175/CHEM 1155/CHEM 1162 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1176/CHEM 1156 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BIOL 3502/4503/FST 4168 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | Chem 3322 or Chem 4341 or instructor consent |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | Biol 2102 or Biol 5231 or Chem 4342 or instructor consent |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |