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Duluth Campus
Biochemistry B.S.Chemistry and Biochemistry
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Biochemistry 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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website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
1. A minor or second major in a different subject is required.
- A minor in chemistry or BA biochemistry major cannot be declared with the BS biochemistry/molecular biology (BMB).
- The BA chemistry may be declared as an additional degree with the biochemistry BS. However, this combination does not satisfy the requirement for a minor or a second major in a different subject.
- The biochemistry BS and BS chemistry may be declared. This combination satisfies the requirement of a minor or second major in a different subject.
2. Students earning a BS degree who wish to have their degree certified by the American Chemical Society must complete at least 130 hours of additional laboratory work through participation in undergraduate research with a comprehensive written report and/or through additional chemistry laboratory courses.
Year One (30 cr)
High school algebra and high school chemistry are required for CHEM 1173/1174.
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)
Chemistry I
CHEM 1173 - General Chemistry I for Majors
[NAT SCI]
(4.0 cr)
CHEM 1174 - General Chemistry I Lab for Majors
[NAT SCI]
(1.0 cr)
Chemistry II
CHEM 1175 - General Chemistry II for Majors
(4.0 cr)
CHEM 1176 - General Chemistry II Lab for Majors
(1.0 cr)
Math
MATH 1296 - Calculus I
[LE CAT, LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
MATH 1297 - Calculus II
[LOGIC & QR]
(5.0 cr)
Year Two (25-26 cr)
BIOL 2201 - Genetics
(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)
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)
Physics
PHYS 2013 - General Physics I
[LE CAT, NAT SCI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 2017 - Honors: General Physics I
[NAT SCI]
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 2014 - General Physics Lab I
[NAT SCI]
(1.0 cr)
PHYS 2016 - General Physics Lab II
(1.0 cr)
Year Three (21 - 25 cr)
BIOL 3100 - Cell Biology
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 4231 - Molecular Biology
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 4232 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
(2.0 cr)
CHEM 4184 - Undergraduate Seminar I
(1.0 cr)
CHEM 4351 - Biochemistry I
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 4352 - Biochemistry II
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 4363 - Biochemistry Laboratory
(2.0 cr)
Physical Chemistry
It is recommended students take CHEM 4634 and 4633
CHEM 4634 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 4633 {Inactive}
(1.0 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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Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1174/CHEM 1154 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1175/CHEM 1155/CHEM 1162 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Course Equivalencies: | CHEM 1176/CHEM 1156 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Course Equivalencies: | Math1290/1296/1596 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Course Equivalencies: | Math 1597/1297 |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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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 Fall |