Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. General Focus

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Advisement for the major is available from the Chemistry Department

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. General Focus Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)

The Chemistry Department offers a program leading to a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology for students interested in careers related to biochemistry and molecular biology, such as biomedical research, pharmaceutical research, genetic research and other careers in the biotech industry. Students majoring in this program are eligible to take the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) degree certification exam.

The major also offers focus area programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. Biology Focus and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. Chemistry Focus .

The Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and molecular biology requires at least 120 credits for graduation.
Biochemistry and molecular biology majors must have at least a C average in the math and science courses required by the major.
Transfer students majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology must complete at least 15 hours of biochemistry and molecular biology courses at Salisbury University.

Checklist

This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.

General Education Requirements

See which courses fulfill specific General Education requirements: General Education Courses

SU Signature Outcomes Requirements (3 Courses)

These courses may also meet additional General Education and/or major requirements.

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):

GENE CCE - Civic and Community Engagement 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE DI - Diversity and Inclusion 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE ES - Environmental Sustainability 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Additional General Education Requirements (11 Courses)

These courses may also meet SU Signature Outcomes and/or major requirements.

* To be taken in the first 24 credit hours of courses

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following (3 Courses):

GENE FYS - First Year Seminar 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE CTW - Communicating Through Writing 3-4 Hour(s) Credit *
GENE QA - Quantitative Analysis 3-4 Hour(s) Credit *

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE HE - Human Expression 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE HIC - Humanity In Context 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE SC - Social Configurations 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE SI - Social Issues 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE HOS - Hands-On Science 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE STS - Solutions Through Science 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following (2 Courses):

GENE PW - Personal Wellness 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE EL - Experiential Learning Min. of 3 Hour(s) Credit

University Undergraduate Major Policies

Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

Major Requirements

Fundamental Scientific Knowledge and Skills Courses

Advanced Scientific Knowledge and Skills Courses

Complete the Following:

BIOL 350 - Cell Biology 4 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 207 - Laboratory Safety 1 Hour(s) Credit
or
MDTC 101 - Safety in the Biological, Chemical and Clinical Laboratory 1 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 301 - Chemistry Seminar 1 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 321 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 341 - Physical Chemistry I 4 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 417 - Biochemistry I 4 Hour(s) Credit

Advanced Biochemical/Molecular Knowledge and Skills Courses

Complete the Following:

BIOL 302 - Bioinformatics I 4 Hour(s) Credit
BIOL 370 - Molecular Genetics 4 Hour(s) Credit
BIOL 415 - Research in Biology 1-3 Hour(s) Credit
or
CHEM 410 - Chemical Research 3 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 418 - Biochemistry II 3 Hour(s) Credit
CHEM 419 - Biochemical Methods 4 Hour(s) Credit