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Biochemistry
Goals for Student Learning
Graduates of William Jewell College with a major in biochemistry:
- Are literate about chemistry and cell and molecular biology.
- Communicate with the scientific community.
- Develop expertise in the methodologies of the laboratory.
- Rediscover and develop innate intellectual curiosity.
- Think critically as scientists.
- Participate in the community of research and discovery.
- Function in a community of learners.
- Develop a basic understanding of biochemical principles, facts, and concepts.
- Are exposed to ethical decision making.
The Departments of Chemistry and Biology jointly offer a major in biochemistry. The major leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
The Major
Biochemistry
A grade of C- or higher is required in each course in the major. Students working toward a major in biochemistry who transfer credit from other institutions must satisfactorily complete in residence a minimum of 16 hours of the required courses in biology or chemistry courses numbered over 200. Courses in chemistry and biology that are more than ten years old will not normally be counted toward the major. Students majoring in biochemistry must complete all requirements for the BA degree.
Prospective biochemistry majors may apply for admission into the major after completing the following three courses: CHE 122, CHE 206, and BIO 233. The student’s GPA must be a minimum of 2.5 in biology and chemistry courses and 2.5 overall in order for the student to be accepted into the major. Students must be admitted to the major before beginning the research sequence or taking 400-level coursework.
Students will not be permitted to double major in chemistry and biochemistry or in Oxbridge molecular biology and biochemistry. Refer to the Biology and Chemistry sections of this catalog for descriptions of individual courses.
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Required Courses
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CHE 122
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General Chemistry II (4)
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CHE 205
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The Informed Chemist (1)
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CHE 206
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Analytical Chemistry (4)
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CHE 301
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Organic Chemistry I (4)
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CHE 302
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Organic Chemistry II (4)
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| CHE 401 |
Physical Chemistry I (4)
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| CHE/BIO 450 |
Biochemistry (4)
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| BIO 233 |
Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
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| BIO 234 |
Genetics (4)
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| BIO 321 |
Microbiology (4)
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| BIO 452 |
Molecular Genetics (4)
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BIO 360, 361, 460, & 461 Senior Thesis or (4)
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| CHE 310, 315, 410, & 415 Chemical Research (4) |
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PHY 111 - 112 or PHY 213 - 214 (8 - 10)
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MAT 200 or higher (4)
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Course Descriptions
(For a complete listing of required courses, please see the 'Course Listing' link on the Chemistry Overview page)
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