Biochemistry Major (with ASBMB certification) - Bachelor of Science (BS)
(All colleges, excluding teacher certification programs)
46 credits (28-32 additional credits including BIO, MIC, MTH, and PHY requirements)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 104 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHM 271 | The Chemical Community | 1 |
| CHM 301 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
| CHM 303 | Organic Chemistry Theory I | 3 |
| CHM 304 | Organic Chemistry Theory II | 3 |
| CHM 305 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 407 | Biophysical Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 417 | Biochemistry I: Macromolecules | 4 |
| CHM 418 | Biochemistry II: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHM 419 | Advanced Biochemistry Lab | 3 |
| BIO 435 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 436 | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Select five credits from the elective list below. | 5 | |
| Atmospheric Chemistry | ||
| Chemistry of Materials | ||
| Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Organic Synthesis | ||
| Aquatic and Soil Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Spectroscopy | ||
| Inorganic Synthesis and Methods | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Biochemistry of Antimicrobials | ||
| Field Research Station Experience (Field Research Station Experience) | ||
| Research 2 | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Pathogenic Bacteriology | ||
| Immunology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Virology | ||
| Virology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Human Endocrinology | ||
| Biology of Cancer | ||
| Bioinformatics | ||
| Molecular Mechanism of Disease and Drug Action | ||
| Advanced Microscopy and Biological Imaging | ||
| Neurophysiology | ||
| Human Molecular Genetics | ||
| Neurobiology Laboratory Techniques | ||
| Human Molecular Genetics Lab | ||
| Cell Signaling | ||
| Total Credits | 46 | |
Required prerequisite courses (28 credits minimum):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select an additional 28-32 credits to meet prerequisites for required courses including the following: | ||
| BIO 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| MTH 208 | Calculus II 3 | 4 |
| or MTH 265 | Mathematical Models in Biology | |
| PHY 103 | Fundamental Physics I | 4 |
| or PHY 203 | General Physics I | |
| PHY 104 | Fundamental Physics II | 4 |
| or PHY 204 | General Physics II | |
| Select either the biology or the microbiology prerequisite tracks below | 8-12 | |
Biology track prerequisites
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory course – select one of the following: | 2-4 | |
| Introduction to Biological Data Analysis and Interpretation | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology | ||
| Intermediate courses: | ||
| BIO 306 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| Total Credits | 10-12 | |
Microbiology track prerequisites
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIC 230 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 4 |
| MIC 416 | Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
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To fulfill the (bio)physical chemistry portion of their degree, students may take the CHM 309 and CHM 310 sequence instead of CHM 407. If students choose this route, they must take both MTH 208 and MTH 310 for an additional 4 credits of prerequisites. Students choosing this route are also encouraged to take PHY 203 and PHY 204 to fulfill the physics requirement. Conversely, students who plan to take CHM 407 do not need to take MTH 310 and can choose the math and physics courses as described above.
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Only two credits from CHM 499 may count toward the major.
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Depending on student placement and class chosen, an additional 4-18 credits of math courses may be required. Students with AP or college credit may not require any additional math credits.
Survey requirement
Each student must complete a programmatic assessment survey. Each student will be contacted prior to graduation by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with information on how to complete the requirement.
All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements in order to qualify for a degree. The easiest way to track all of these requirements is to refer to the Advisement Report (AR) found in the Student Information System (WINGS) Student Center. All enrolled students have access to the AR.
College of Science and Health (CSH) Bachelor of Science core requirements
B.S. and B.A. students graduating from the College of Science & Health are required to take:
- two MTH/STAT courses or one MTH/STAT course and one CS course from the General Education: Quantitative Reasoning Category (GEN ED 1004); and
- two courses selected from the General Education: Experiential Science Category (GEN ED 1008) and/or from
BIO 203, BIO 304, BIO 210, CHM 104, GEO 221, GEO 222, PHY 104 or PHY 204. One of the two courses must be from a department outside of the student’s major department.
Notes: Mathematics courses can be pairs, i.e. MTH 150 and MTH 151.
For the Bachelor of Science degree, in addition to all other College of Science and Health core requirements, students from non-exempted programs1 must complete one of the following options. It is recommended that courses are selected in consultation with students’ academic advisor.
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Complete a second major; or
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Complete a minor outside the major; or
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Complete two certificates outside the major with at least 12 combined credits at the 300/400 level; or
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Complete an individualized option, consisting of 18 credits
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At least 12 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level outside the major department.
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The remaining six credits should come from
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100 level or higher courses outside the major (General education courses may apply provided they are not being used to fulfill minimum general education requirements.); or
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300/400 level courses inside major not being used to fulfill major requirements.
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Internship credits may not count toward the individualized option.
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The list of exempted CSH programs is below.
Baccalaureate degree requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:
- Fulfill the general education requirements.
- Complete at least one ethnic studies (diversity) course.
- Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
- Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.1, 2
- At least 40 credits must be earned in 300/400 level courses. Transfer courses earned or transferred at the 300/400 level apply to this requirement.
- Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA1, 2 in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
- A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
- Submit an application for graduation via the "Submit Intent to Graduate" link in the WINGS Student Center as soon as the student has registered for his or her final semester or summer term in residence. December and winter intersession graduates should apply by May 1. May and summer graduates should apply by December 1.
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Grade point average requirements for some programs will be considerably higher than 2.00. Re-entering students may be required to earn credits in excess of the 120 needed for graduation in any curriculum in order to replace credits earned in courses in which the content has changed substantially in recent years. Each case will be judged on its own merit.
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The grade point average recorded at the time the degree is awarded will not be affected by future enrollment.
No degree will be awarded unless all requirements are fulfilled and recorded within 30 days after the official ending date of each term.
Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). Also, this sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan, and some courses may not be offered every term. Review the course descriptions or the class timetable for course offering information.
The sample degree plans represented in this catalog are intended for first-year students entering UWL in the fall term. Students should use the Advisement Report (AR) in WINGS and work closely with their faculty advisor(s) and college dean’s office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
General Education Program
The general education curriculum (Gen Ed) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include Gen Ed placeholders to ensure completion of the general education requirements. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. Gen Ed courses may be taken during winter term (January between the semesters) and summer to reduce the course load during regular terms (fall and spring). Students should consult with their advisor and/or the college academic services director in their college/school for assistance with course and schedule planning. Refer to the general education requirements for more specific details.
At least 40 credits of the 120 credits required must be earned at the 300/400-level.
Note: New students and transfer students with less than 12 credits earned are required to take FYS 100 First-Year Seminar (3 cr.) during one of their first two semesters at UWL.
This sample degree plan does not establish a contractual agreement. It identifies the minimum requirements a student must successfully complete, to qualify for a degree, in a format intended to assist the student in planning their academic career. Actual degree plans may differ.
The biochemistry sample plan below follow the biology track prerequisites. See catalog for microbiology track prerequisites and adjust the CSH Core and/or minor credits as needed.
| Year 1 | |||
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| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHM 103 (Gen Ed 1008 Experiential Science) | 5 | CHM 104 | 5 |
| BIO 105 (CSH Core - Gen Ed Experiential Science not CHM) | 4 | MTH 175 or 207 (Gen Ed 1004 Quantitative Reasoning - Depending on math placement exam results) | 4 |
| FYS 100 (Gen Ed 1001 First-Year Seminar) | 3 | CST 110 (Gen Ed 1003 Spoken Literacy) | 3 |
| ENG 110 (Gen Ed 1002 Written Literacy) | 3 | Gen Ed 1005 Ethnic Diversity | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHM 271 | 1 | CHM 301 | 5 |
| CHM 303 | 3 | CHM 304 | 3 |
| BIO 203 or MIC 230 | 4 | Gen Ed 1010 Stories We Tell | 3 |
| Gen Ed 1006 Mind and Body | 3 | Gen Ed 1011 Pasts That Define Us | 3 |
| Gen Ed 1009 Social and Behavioral Studies | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHM 305 | 2 | CHM 418 | 3 |
| BIO 306 | 4 | CHM 419 | 3 |
| CHM 417 | 4 | PHY 103 | 4 |
| Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics | 2 | MTH 265 or 208 (CSH Core) | 4 |
| Gen Ed 1012 Planet That Sustains Us | 3 | Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics | 2 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO 315 | 4 | CHM 407 | 3 |
| PHY 104 | 4 | BIO 435 | 3 |
| Biochem elective - see list | 2-3 | BIO 436 | 1 |
| CSH Core or Minor (BIO minor may be met)1 | 3 | CSH Core or Minor (BIO minor may be met)1 | 3 |
| Gen Ed 1013 Cultures of Our World | 3 | Biochem elective - see list | 3 |
| University Elective | 2 | ||
| Survey requirement2 | |||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
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See CSH BS Core Requirements for information on completing the individualized option. 300/400 requirements for graduation may be impacted.
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Survey requirement - Each student must complete a Programmatic Assessment Survey. Each student will be contacted prior to graduation by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with information on how to complete the requirement.