BIOCHEMISTRY
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall:
BIOL 110-129 course*
CHEM 101#
MATH course (level determined by the placement test)
ENGL course (level determined by the placement test)
Spring:
BIOL 203
CHEM 102
MATH 120 or MATH 202 (if MATH 201 was taken 1st semester)
ENGL course (if not taken in fall semester)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall:
CHEM 209
MATH 201 or CHEM 215**
PHYS 101 or PHYS 203
Spring:
CHEM 210
MATH 202 or BIOL 203
PHYS 102 or PHYS 204
CHEM 270
COMMENTS:
Students considering majoring in Biochemistry are required to enroll in CHEM 101 in the freshman fall semester. They should consult the CHEM 101 Coordinator if an exemption to the math prerequisite is required.
# CHEM 101 is offered in the fall only.
Freshmen are invited to enroll in a particular section of CHEM 101, based on their previous experience and potential interest. If a scheduling problem should arise due to this sectioning, please call the CHEM 101 Coordinator for advice.
Biochemistry majors need to complete Calculus (MATH 201 and 202), Physics (101 and 102 or 203 and 204) and CHEM 215 before they enroll in Physical Chemistry. Enrollment in an appropriate math course during the fall semester freshman year is therefore strongly encouraged. Enrollment in Physics in the sophomore year is strongly encouraged.
* This course should be taken 2nd semester freshman year if it wasn’t taken 1st semester. ** If Calculus is completed Freshman year.
NOTES:
Students interested in Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, or Pre-Veterinary programs should also refer to the entry for the Health Professions Program.
Biochemistry majors who wish to study abroad in the sophomore or junior year should take this into consideration when planning their schedules.
Very highly qualified students, who have completed an AP course in chemistry in high school and scored a 4 or 5 on the AP-Chemistry Exam or who have completed an IB curriculum with a score of 5 or better on the IB exam in chemistry may consider enrolling in CHEM 209 or CHEM 215 during their first semester. Students requesting this advanced placement must consult with the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics before classes begin to have their exemption from CHEM 101 and/or 102 approved by the department.
Any questions concerning registration for biochemistry majors should be directed to Dana Lawrence, Hodson 247, 301-696-3675 or Kevin Bennett, Hodson 244, 301-696-3682. The CHEM 101/102 Coordinator is Karen Borgsmiller, Hodson 258, 301-696-3891.
BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HOOD IN 2010-2011
The Biochemistry major requires a minimum of 35 credits in chemistry and 16 credits in biology. Students may take a maximum of 60 credits in Chemistry including 100-level courses.
REQUIRED COURSES
______ CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
______ CHEM 102General Chemistry II
______ CHEM 209Organic Chemistry I
______ CHEM 210Organic Chemistry II
______ CHEM 215 Quantitative Analysis
______ CHEM 270 Chemical Literature
______ CHEM 301Biological Chemistry I
______ CHEM 402Biological Chemistry II
______ CHEM 403 Biological Chemistry Laboratory Techniques
______ CHEM 431Physical Chemistry I
______ CHEM 433 Physical Chemistry Lab I
______ CHEM 470 Seminar
______ BIOL 110-129 Biological Inquiry
______ BIOL 203 Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics
______ BIOL 331 Microbiology
______ BIOL 339 Cell Biology
______ MATH 201Calculus I
______ MATH 202Calculus II
______ PHYS 101General Physics or PHYS 203 Introductory Physics I
______ PHYS 102 General Physics or PHYS 204 Introductory Physics II
RECOMMENDED COURSES
______ CHEM 324 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
______ CHEM 405 Inorganic Chemistry
______ CHEM 410 Advanced Organic Chemistry
______ CHEM 432 Physical Chemistry II
______ CHEM 434 Physical Chemistry Lab II
______ BIOL 307 Human Anatomy and Physiology
______ BIOL 316 Genetics
______ BIOL 424 Molecular Biology of Eukaryotic Cells