The biochemistry major is designed to provide broad training in the fundamentals of the physical and biological sciences for students whose interests lie in areas where chemistry and biology overlap. Students who complete this major will have a solid preparation for graduate study in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, nutrition, food science and related agricultural sciences as well as professional studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other health-related post-baccalaureate programs. Program requirements of the biochemistry major are:
Completion of the required courses (33 credits of chemistry and the external requirement of 8 credits of calculus and 8 credits of physics)
Completion of CHM467 Biochemistry I, CHM468 Biochemistry II and CHM470 Biochemistry Laboratory (7 credits).
Completion of 19 credits in cellular and molecular biology:
| BIO201 Biology I BIO301 Cell Biology BIO415 Molecular Biology |
BIO202 Biology II BIO302 Genetics |
All students who plan to complete the biochemistry major should arrange their programs for the freshman and sophomore years according to the curriculum pattern given below. This curriculum pattern includes all prerequisite courses to the upper level biology and chemistry courses which the student will be required to take, or may contemplate taking, as electives in the last two years of his/her program. If this curriculum pattern is completed successfully in the first two years, the student will have maximal flexibility in revising or adapting his/her program as career plans and personal goals become more definite.
A. Program for Freshman and Sophomore Years
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM205 College Chemistry I |
4 |
CHM206 College Chemistry II |
4 4 4 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 |
Semester Total | 15 |
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM302 Inorganic Chemistry I |
4 |
CHM306 Organic Chemistry II |
4 4 4 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 |
Semester Total | 15 |
After the first two years, three basic options are suggested for completion of the biochemistry major. These options are described below:
B. Program for Junior and Senior Years, Option I:
This option provides students who plan to take electives mainly outside of the sciences the opportunity to distribute those electives, as well as their upper level science courses, evenly throughout the last two undergraduate years.
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM301 Chemical Safety |
1 |
CHM468 Biochemistry II |
3 3 1 3 3 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 |
Semester Total | 16 |
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM400 Chemistry Seminar I |
1 |
CHM401 Chemistry Seminar II |
1 3 3 3 3 1 |
| Semester Total | 13 |
Semester Total | 14 |
Once the junior year of this option is begun, the student cannot adapt his program to an ACS certified program without spending at least one additional semester at Brockport.
C. Program for Junior and Senior Years, Option II:
This option contains all requirements for American Chemical Society certification. Students who plan to enter industrial positions following graduation should choose this program. It is also the strongest program option for students who plan to enter graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry.
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM405 Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
CHM406 Physical Chemistry II |
3 1 4 3 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
Semester Total | 14 |
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM400 Chemistry Seminar I |
1 |
CHM401 Chemistry Seminar II |
1 1 3 1 3 3 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 |
Semester Total | 15 |
D. Program for a Biology/Chemistry Double Major
The Biochemistry Major program may be extended rather easily to satisfy the requirements for a major in Biological Sciences as well. The resulting double-major program would represent an excellent preparation for graduate studies in medicine, biochemistry, or the cellular and molecular areas of biology.
The academic program given below represents just one of many ways in which the biology/chemistry double major program may be constructed. If you are considering a double major, consult with the Department of Chemistry majors' advisor to see how your own program may be adapted to meet your needs.
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM205 College Chemistry I |
4 |
CHM206 College Chemistry II |
4 4 4 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
Semester Total | 15 |
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM302 Inorganic Chemistry I |
4 |
CHM303 Analytical Chemistry I |
4 4 4 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
Semester Total | 15 |
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM301 Chemical Safety |
1 |
CHM468 Biochemistry II |
3 4 3 4 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
Semester Total | 17 |
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
CHM400 Chemistry Seminar I |
1 |
CHM401 Chemistry Seminar II |
1 3 1 3 3 3 1 |
| Semester Total | 17 |
Semester Total | 15 |
Strong consideration should be given to adding one or more one-credit instrumental laboratory modules to this program to enhance your laboratory skills in selected biochemical techniques.
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