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Title

Biochemistry

Degree Level

Bachelor of Science

Minor Code

Advisor's Name

Sherry Pogranichniy

Advisor's Phone

(765) 494-1612

Advisor's Email

spograni@purdue.edu

Information

Biochemistry, the chemistry of living things, is concerned with the basic materials and processes of life itself. Biochemists seek to determine the chemical nature of such fundamental processes as photosynthesis, the hormonal control of metabolism, and selective gene expression. Knowledge of the chemical structures and interactions of biological materials will help man understand life processes and solve basic biological problems. Trained biochemical scientists are much in demand for research and teaching in universities and for research and development work in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical laboratories, and state and federal governments. Students who complete the Department of Biochemistry curriculum satisfactorily will be prepared to assume responsible professional positions, undertake advanced work at the graduate level, or attend medical school.

Credit Hours

132

Description

Freshman Year

First Semester

(0.5) AGR 10100 (Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University)

(0.5) AGR 11500 (Introduction to Biochemistry Academic Programs)

(2) BCHM 10000 (Introduction to Biochemistry)

(2) BIOL 12100 (Biology I: Diversity, Ecology, and Behavior)

(3) COM 11400 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication)

(4) CHM 11500 (General Chemistry)

(3) MA 23100 (Calculus for Life Sciences I)

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

(3) BIOL 13100 (Biology II: Development, Structure, and Function of Organisms)

(4) CHM 11600 (General Chemistry)

(4) ENGL 10600 (English Composition II)

(3) MA 23200 (Calculus for Life Sciences II)

(3) Social science elective

Total Credits: 17

Sophomore Year

Third Semester

(3) BCHM 22100 (Analytical Biochemistry)

(3) BIOL 23100 (Biology III: Cell Struct. & Function)

(2) BIOL 23200 (Laboratory in Biology III: Cell Structure and Function)

(1) CHM 26300 (Organic Chemistry Lab)

(3) CHM 26505 (Organic Chemistry)

(3) Humanities elective

(3) Elective

Total Credits: 18

Fourth Semester

(1) BCHM 29000 (Experimental Design Seminar)

(2) BCHM 32200 (Analytical Biochemistry)

(3) BCHM 36100 (Molecules)

(3) BIOL 24100 (Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology)

(2) BIOL 24200 (Laboratory in Biology IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology)

(1) CHM 26400 (Organic Chemistry Lab)

(3) CHM 26605 (Organic Chemistry)

(3) Social science or humanities elective

Total Credits: 18

Junior Year

Fifth Semester

(1) BCHM 39000 (Professional Development Seminar)

(3) BCHM 46200 (Metabolism)

(4) PHYS 22000 (General Physics)

(3) Science elective

(3) Written or oral communication elective

(3) Elective

Total Credits: 17

Sixth Semester

(3) AGEC 21700 (Economics)

(4) CHM 37200 (Physical Chemistry)

(4) PHYS 22100 (General Physics)

(3) Science Elective

(3) Social science, humanities, or international understanding elective

Total Credits: 17

Senior Year

Seventh Semester

(3) BCHM 46300 (Macromolecular Machines)

(1) BCHM 49800 (Undergraduate Thesis)

(3) STAT 50300 (Statistical Methods for Biology)

(3) Humanities elective

(3) Social science or humanities elective (30000+ level)

(3) Elective

Total Credits: 16

Eighth Semester

(2) BCHM 46500 (Biochemistry of Life Processes)

(1) BCHM 49000 (Undergraduate Seminar)

(2) BCHM 49800 (Undergraduate Thesis)

(3) Science elective

(3) Social science, humanities, or international understanding elective

(3) Elective

Total Credits: 14

Additional Information

Department

BCHM

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