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Biochemistry

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Biochemistry Curriculum

Objectives

There are two tracks available in the biochemistry major, ACS-certified track and General track.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS-certified track in Biochemistry, is designed to prepare the student not only for immediate entry into the profession of biochemistry at the Bachelor’s level but also for graduate study toward advanced degrees.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, General track in Biochemistry, provides the student with a flexible program that builds upon a solid fundamental knowledge in chemistry and biochemistry. Students work with their advisors/chairperson to select upper division elective courses in emphasis areas like health sciences—which include but are not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry—and areas such as forensics, environmental chemistry, education, etc.

Major Requirements

Lower Division Requirements: ACS-certified track and General track

CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222, and 223. A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in each of the CHEM courses. BIOL 101, 111, 201, 202; CHEM 190; MATH 122 and 123; PHYS 253 and 254. With approval of the Chairperson, MATH 131 and 132; PHYS 101 and 201 may be substituted, as a complete package, for MATH 122 and 123; PHYS 253 and 254. An average of C (2.0) is required for the BIOL, MATH, and PHYS courses.

Upper Division Requirements: ACS-certified track

33 upper division semester hours of CHEM and CHEM/BIOL courses, including CHEM 330, 331, 340, 341, 360, 361, 370, 371, 372, 373, 390, 391, 490, and 491. At least one lecture course is required from: CHEM 342, 420, 430, and 460. The remaining semester hours may be fulfilled with any UD chemistry elective or UD biology electives selected from: BIOL 330, 351, 353, 356, 359, 361, 367, 368, 437, 439, 443, 445, 449, 478, 479, or by consent of the Chairperson.

Upper Division Requirements: General track

32 upper division semester hours of CHEM and CHEM/BIOL courses, including CHEM 340, 341, 360, 361, 370, 371, 372, 373, 390, 391, 490, and 491. The remaining semester hours may be fulfilled with any UD chemistry elective or UD biology electives selected from: BIOL 330, 351, 353, 356, 359, 361, 367, 368, 437, 439, 443, 445, 449, 478, 479, or by consent of the Chairperson. UD elective courses must be approved by and developed in conjunction with your academic advisor/chairperson.

For both ACS-certified and General tracks: except for CHEM 390 and 490, a grade of at least C (2.0) must be obtained in each course included in the upper division requirements of the major. All upper division courses must be completed at LMU. Strongly recommended for those intending graduate study: CHEM 399 /499. A maximum of 12 semester hours of Chemistry/Biochemistry Internship and/or Directed Research (CHEM 393, 399, 493, 499) may be included toward the total baccalaureate requirement.

To be eligible for the Dean’s list, students must have completed 15 semester hours at LMU for that semester.

Minor Requirements: Biochemistry

BIOL 101, 111, 201, and 202; CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222, 223, and 370; and 4 additional upper division semester hours selected from CHEM 371, 372, 373, or 480 or other advanced biochemical elective including one upper division laboratory course. These must be selected under the direction of the Chairperson of the Department. CHEM 370 and other UD courses used for the minor cannot also count toward the individual’s major. A grade of C (2.0) must be obtained in each course included in the minor.