Computational Biochemistry B.S.

The Biochemistry Program is a joint program between the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Division of Biological Sciences. Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science that integrates chemistry and biology to understand the molecular basis of life. The program offers a B.S. in Biochemistry, a B.S. in Computational Biochemistry and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics. The Biochemistry Program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).

The program also offers a B.S. in Computational Biochemistry. This degree incorporates both foundational and advanced level courses in chemistry, biology, computer science and biochemistry to prepare students who plan to pursue careers in computationally intensive fields including bioinformatics, molecular-modeling and structure-based design.

Bachelor of Science - Computational Biochemistry

College of Humanities & Sciences

Degree Specific Credits: 96

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2021-22

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.

Summary

Lower Division Core
Biochemistry		1
Biology		8
Computer Science		10
General Organic Chemistry		20
Physics		10
Math		8
Upper Division Core
Biochemistry		9
Biology		3
Analytical Chemistry		8
Physical Chemistry		4
Computer Science		6
Advanced Electives		9
Total Hours		96

Lower-Division Core

Rule: Must complete the following subcategories. 57 total credits required.

Biochemistry

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
BCH 294	Seminar/Workshop	1
Total Hours		1

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Biology

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following course:
BIOB 160N	Principles of Living Systems	3
BIOB 161N	Prncpls of Living Systems Lab	1
BIOB 272	Genetics and Evolution	4
Total Hours		8

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Computer Science

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following:
CSCI 135	Fund of Computer Science I	3
CSCI 136	Fund of Computer Science II	3
CSCI 232	Intermediate Data Structures and Algorithms	4
Total Hours		10

Minimum Required Grade: C-

General and Organic Chemistry

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
CHMY 141N & CHMY 142N	College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab	5
CHMY 143N & CHMY 144N	College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab	5
CHMY 221 & CHMY 222	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab	5
CHMY 223 & CHMY 224	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab	5
Total Hours		20

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Physics

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
PHSX 215N & PHSX 216N	Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc	5
PHSX 217N & PHSX 218N	Fund of Physics w/Calc II and Physics Laboratory II w/Calc	5
Total Hours		10

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Mathematics

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
M 171	Calculus I	4
M 172	Calculus II	4
Total Hours		8

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Upper-Division Core

Rule: Must complete the following subcategories. 30 total credits required.

Biochemistry

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
BCH 480	Advanced Biochemistry I	3
BCH 482	Advanced Biochemistry II	3
BCH 486	Biochemistry Research Lab	3
Total Hours		9

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Biology

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following course:
BIOB 486	Genomics	3
Total Hours		3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Analytical Chemistry

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
CHMY 311	Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis	4
CHMY 421	Advanced Instrument Analysis	4
Total Hours		8

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Physical Chemistry

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following course:
CHMY 373	Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs	4
Total Hours		4

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Computer Science

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
CSCI 315E	Computers, Ethics, and Society	3
CSCI 451	Computational Biology	3
Total Hours		6

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Advanced Electives

Note: No more than 3 credits combined of BIOB 490,CHMY 490, CHMY 498 and BCH 490. No more than 3 credits combined of CHMY 397 and CHMY 494.

Code	Title	Hours
Complete 3 credits from the following courses:		3
CSCI 332	Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI 340	Database Design
CSCI 444	Data Visualization
CSCI 447	Machine Learning
Complete 6 credits from the following courses:		6
BCH 490	Undergraduate Research
BIOB 301	Developmental Biology
BIOB 375	General Genetics
BIOB 410	Immunology
BIOB 411	Immunology Laboratory
BIOB 425	Adv Cell & Molecular Biology
BIOB 490	Adv Undergrad Research
BIOH 365	Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I
BIOH 370	Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II
BIOH 405	Hematology
BIOH 462	Principles Medical Physiology
BIOM 360	General Microbiology
BIOM 361	General Microbiology Lab
BIOM 410	Microbial Genetics
BIOM 411	Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab
BIOM 427	General Parasitology
BIOM 428	General Parasitology Lab
BIOM 435	Virology
CHMY 371	Phys Chem-Qntm Chm & Spctrscpy
CHMY 397	Teaching Chemistry
CHMY 401	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHMY 402	Advanced Inorganic Chem Lab
CHMY 442	Aquatic Chemistry
CHMY 465	Organic Spectroscopy
CHMY 466	FT-NMR Optn for Undrgrd Rsrch
CHMY 490	Undergraduate Research
CHMY 494	Seminar/Workshop
CHMY 498	Internship/Cooperative Educ
PHAR 421	Medicinal Chem I
PHAR 422	Medicinal Chem II
Total Hours		9

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Advanced College Writing Requirement

Rule: To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Biochemistry students may take the following courses or any other stand-alone advanced writing course.

Code	Title	Hours
BCH 482	Advanced Biochemistry II	3
BCH 486	Biochemistry Research Lab	3

Minimum Required Grade: C-