Biological Chemistry

Leonard Sciorra, Coordinator

The Biological Chemistry Program is interdepartmental, jointly sponsored by the Biology and Chemistry Departments. The program is aimed at superior science students interested in career areas that require a multi-disciplinary undergraduate education in biology and chemistry. This would include biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, oceanography, and medical research.

The staff and facilities of both the Biology and Chemistry Departments are utilized in formal courses and tutorials in laboratory and literature research. Upon acceptance into the program, a student is assigned a mentor who is responsible for developing the student’s program on a highly individualized basis.

Requirements for Biological Chemistry Major

Degree of Bachelor of Science

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements (60 credits), Biological Chemistry majors must complete the following courses:

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements

1. The core curriculum natural sciences requirement for Biological Chemistry majors is partially fulfilled by Bi183-184 -185-186 General Biology, I and II.
2. The core curriculum mathematics requirement for Biological Chemistry majors is Ma143 Differential Calculus and Ma144 Integral Calculus. These courses may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.

Special Notes on Major Requirements

1. The required science electives (6 credits) shall be selected by students after conferring with their program mentor. It is strongly suggested that the electives chosen include a selection of courses from several departments (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) or the Biological Chemistry Program.
2. Students in Bc390 and Bc490 must make a formal oral and written presentation of their research.