Biochemistry, BS

Program Learning Outcomes

By the completion of our degree programs, students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Read and interpret chemical literature and communicate science effectively in both oral and written formats
2. Understand properties and reactivity of atoms and molecules. 
3. Demonstrate proficiency in experimental design with documentation and generation of useful data.  Including the proficiency of data manipulation, interpretation and the forming of conclusions based on data.  
4. Use chemicals, standard glassware, and instrumentation safely and effectively.
5. Work towards ethical behavior and developing awareness of bias in experimental expectations and social interactions.

Learning Outcomes Specific for BS Biochemistry

1. Implement experiments for a novel research problem and demonstrate scientific independence.
2. Describe and apply the relationship between structure and function for biological molecules and how these relationships dictate chemical reactivities in metabolism and life.

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the “General Education ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Major Core Requirements (52 units)

• CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
• CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
• CHEM 255 - Quantitative Analysis Unit(s): 4
• CHEM 310A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 310B - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 315 - Introduction to Research Methods in Chemistry Unit(s): 2
• CHEM 316 - Research Methods in Chemistry Unit(s): 2
• CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 335A - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 335B - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 336A - Organic Chemistry Lab I Unit(s): 2
• CHEM 401 - Senior Integrated Lab Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 441 - Biochemical Methods Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 445 - Structural Biochemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 446 - Metabolic Biochemistry Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 475 - Instrumental Analysis Unit(s): 3
• CHEM 497 - Research Seminar Unit(s): 2

Biology Courses (7 units)

• BIOL 115 - Introduction to Biology Unit(s): 3
• BIOL 232 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Unit(s): 4

Major Elective (3-4 units)

Choose one 3 or 4-unit course from the following:

• UD CHEM Elective Credits / Units: 4
• BIOL 338 - Environmental Microbiology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 340 - General Bacteriology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 342 - Molecular Genetics Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 343 - Stem Cell Biology Unit(s): 3
• BIOL 344 - Cell Biology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 347 - Environmental Physiology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 348 - Plant Physiology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 349 - Animal Physiology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 383 - Virology Unit(s): 4
• BIOL 480 - Immunology Unit(s): 4

Supporting Courses (16 units)

• MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4
• MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
• PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4 OR
• PHYS 210A - General Physics Unit(s): 3

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• PHYS 116 - Introductory Laboratory Experience Unit(s): 1 OR
• PHYS 209A - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1

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• PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4 OR
• PHYS 210B - General Physics Unit(s): 3

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• PHYS 216 - Introductory Laboratory Unit(s): 1 OR
• PHYS 209B - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1

Total Units Required: 120

Total GE unit: 43

Total Major Core units: 52 (includes 10 units that count for GE)

Total Support units: 13 (includes 3 units that also count for GE)

Major Elective units: 4

Elective units: 21

Total Units Required for Graduation: 120

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