Biochemistry

Dr. Isabelle Haithcox, Chair, (650) 508-3496, ihaithcox@ndnu.edu

The Natural Sciences Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and minors in Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry. A Master of Arts in Teaching Biology is available in collaboration with the School of Education and Leadership.

Degrees in the Department lead directly to employment, graduate study, or entrance into professional schools in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health, or education. The Department offers a selection of courses satisfying Core Curriculum Requirements and encourages students in other majors to pursue a minor in the Natural Sciences.

The undergraduate degree in Biochemistry is a foundation for careers in laboratories either in industry such as biotechnology or in the academic world. The major prepares the student for graduate study directed toward biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacy, or other biomedical areas of specialization. Pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-pharmacy students will also find that the Biochemistry major provides a good preparation for most medical schools.

           

Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry

In addition to major requirements, students must meet Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements.
Core Major		Units
BIO11O1/1101L	General Biology I	3/1
BIO1103/1103L	General Biology II	3/1
CHE1202/1202L	General Chemistry I	3/1
CHE1204/1204L	General Chemistry II	3/1
MTH1320	Calculus I	4
MTH1321	Calculus II (recommended)
PHY1304/1304L	Physics for Scientists I	3/1
PHY1306/1306L	Physics for Scientists II	3/1
BIO2252/2252L	Cellular and Molecular Biology	3/1
BIO2275/2275L	General Microbiology	3/2
CHE2203/2203L	Organic Chemistry I	3/1
CHE2205/2205L	Organic Chemistry II	3/1
CHE2210/2210L	Chemical Analysis and Instrumental Methods	3/2
CHE2370/2370L	Biochemistry I	3/1
CHE2375/2375L	Biochemistry II	3/1
CHE2884	Research	3
MTH2502	Statistics	3
Upper-division elective in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics approved by the advisor		_4
Total Major Requirements		68
Other Degree Requirements* and General Electives * Other degree requirements include Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements (e.g., Career Development, U.S. History).		56
Total Unit Requirement		124
MTH1321 Calculus II, MTH1330 Calculus III, CHE2312 Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences, and courses in Computer Science are strongly recommended, especially for students planning graduate study. CHE2884 may be fulfilled by a CAR2990 internship involving laboratory work and an additional elective. Students anticipating graduate study or pharmacy school should consult the individual schools to which they intend to apply for specific undergraduate course requirements.

Minor Requirements: Biochemistry

Required Courses		Units
BIO1101/BIO1101L	General Biology I	3/1
BIO1103/1103L	General Biology II	3/1
CHE1202/1202L	General Chemistry I	3/1
CHE1204/1204L	General Chemistry II	3/1
CHE2203/2203L	Organic Chemistry I	3/1
CHE2205/2205L	Organic Chemistry II	3/1
CHE2370/2370L	Biochemistry I	3/1
CHE2375/2375L	Biochemistry II	3/1

Minor Requirements: Chemistry

Required Courses		Units
CHE1202/1202L	General Chemistry	3/1
CHE1204/1204L	General Chemistry	3/1
Plus 11-13 upper-division units in Chemistry from the following, with the approval of the Program Advisor:
CHE2203/2203L	Organic Chemistry I	3/1
CHE2205/2205L	Organic Chemistry II	3/1
CHE2210/2210L or CHE2312	Chemical Analysis and Instrumental Methods (5) Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences (3)	3-5