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Biochemistry Bachelor of Science

Office: 311 Science Center
(716) 673-3287
Dr. Matthew A. Fountain, Chairperson
Email: biochemistry.program@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/biochemistry

Biochemistry is at the core of modern science, enabling fundamental advances in medicine, agriculture, industry and basic science. Indeed, biochemists conduct some of the most exciting research in science, and careers in biochemistry rank among the highest on almost every published list of “Best Careers.” Fredonia’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Biochemistry is administered jointly by the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. With its emphasis on mastery of technical and analytical skills in biochemistry, Fredonia’s program is designed to prepare students for graduate school, medical school, or careers in biochemical research. It also provides a broad foundation in the liberal arts, enhancing graduates’ abilities to meet challenges in a shifting social climate. Fredonia’s program offers a unique flexibility in that students can choose between two tracks: one with a chemical emphasis for studying molecular structure and function, and one which enables students to apply a biochemical perspective to physiological problems. Course requirements of the degree program are listed below. Although not required, participation in undergraduate research in either biology or chemistry is encouraged.

Students who choose to double major in Biology and Biochemistry or Chemistry and Biochemistry must take the chemical track and biological track respectively. In addition, upper level electives cannot be counted for both majors. Students must earn a C- or higher in all Chemistry and Biology courses.

For course descriptions, students should see the listings under the appropriate departments; Biology and Chemistry.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry (78-83 credit hours)

Core Program (49 credit hours)

BIOL 131Introductory Ecology and Evolution

3
BIOL 132Introductory Ecology and Evolution Laboratory

1
BIOL 133IntroductoryCell and Molecular Biology

3
BIOL 134Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

1
CHEM 115General Chemistry Lecture I

3
CHEM 125General Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM 116General Chemistry Lecture II

3
CHEM 126General Chemistry Laboratory II

1
BIOL 237Genetics

3
BIOL 238Genetics Laboratory

1
CHEM 215Organic Chemistry Lecture I

3
CHEM 225Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM 216Organic Chemistry Lecture II

3
CHEM 226Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

1
or
CHEM 230Advanced Organic Laboratory

1
BIOL 333Biochemistry

3
BIOL 334Biochemistry Laboratory

1
CHEM 317Analytical Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis

3
CHEM 327Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory

1
CHEM 465Advanced Experimental Biochemistry

2
CHEM 475Advanced Biochemistry

3
CHEM 495Seminar: Advances in Chemistry

1
CHEM 496Seminar: Advances in Chemistry

1
Total Credit Hours:43

Track I - Chemical Emphasis (32 credit hours)

MATH 122University Calculus I

4
MATH 123University Calculus II

4
PHYS 230University Physics I

4
PHYS 232University Physics I Lab

1
PHYS 231University Physics II

4
PHYS 233University Physics II Lab

1
CHEM 315Introduction to Physical Chemistry

3
CHEM 325Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM 316Advanced Physical Chemistry

3
CHEM 326Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

1
Upper-Level Electives in Biology or Chemistry (approved by advisement)

6
Total Credit Hours:26

Track II - Biological Emphasis (29-34 credit hours)

MATH 120Survey of Calculus I

3
MATH 121Survey of Calculus II

3
or
MATH 122University Calculus I

4
MATH 123University Calculus II

4
PHYS 121College Physics I

3
PHYS 123College Physics Lab I

1
and
PHYS 122College Physics II

3
PHYS 124College Physics II Lab

1
or
PHYS 230University Physics I

4
PHYS 232University Physics I Lab

1
and
PHYS 231University Physics II

4
PHYS 233University Physics II Lab

1
CHEM 318Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis

3
BIOL 336Mammalian Physiology

3
BIOL 337Mammalian Physiology Lab

1
CHEM 315Introduction to Physical Chemistry

3
Upper-Level Electives in Biology or Chemistry (approved by advisement)

6
Total Credit Hours:30-32

NOTE: Three of the six approved upper-level electives must be Chemistry electives.

Approved Chemistry Electives

CHEM 318Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis

3
CHEM 328Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory

2
CHEM 391Independent Lab Research

1-3
CHEM 407Organometallics

3
CHEM 412Advanced Organic Chemistry

3
CHEM 417Polymer Chemistry

3
CHEM 462Inorganic Chemistry

3
CHEM 473Environmental Aquatic Chemistry

3
CHEM 481Special Topics in Chemistry

1-3
Total Credit Hours:22-26

NOTE: CHEM 481 must be approved by coordinator

Approved Biology Electives

BIOL 336Mammalian Physiology

3
BIOL 338Microbiology

3
BIOL 419Genes and Genomes

3
BIOL 435Developmental Biology

3
BIOL 440Undergraduate Research

1-3
BIOL 443Plant Physiology

3
and
Total Credit Hours:16-18

BIOL 450 - BIOL 451 Special topics courses:

Molecular Basis for Disease
Biomembranes
Eukaryotic Gene Expression
Hormone Mechanisms
Microbial Genetics
Radiation Biology

NOTE: No more than 3 credit hours of BIOL 440 or CHEM 391/CHEM 491 can be used to satisfy BIOL/CHEM electives.

Total Credit Hours: 137-145