Biochemistry Major (with ASBMB certification) - Bachelor of Science (BS)

(All colleges, excluding teacher certification programs)

49 credits (24 additional credits including BIO, MIC, MTH, and PHY requirements)

Course List

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
Chemistry electives		3
A minimum of three credits must be taken from the following:
CHM 312	Atmospheric Chemistry
CHM 322	Chemistry of Materials
CHM 331	Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 403	Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 405	Advanced Organic Synthesis
CHM 412	Aquatic and Soil Chemistry
CHM 413	Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 424	Spectroscopy
CHM 431	Inorganic Synthesis and Methods
CHM 441	Instrumental Analysis
CHM 445	Biochemistry of Antimicrobials
CHM 479	Field Research Station Experience
CHM 499	Research 2
Additional electives		5
The remaining five credits can be taken from remaining chemistry electives or the courses listed below
MIC 310	Immunology
MIC 407	Pathogenic Bacteriology
MIC 410	Immunology Laboratory
MIC 420	Introductory Virology
MIC 421	Virology Laboratory
MIC 425	Bacterial Physiology
MIC 427	Industrial and Fermentation Microbiology
BIO 315	Cell Biology
BIO 408	Developmental Biology
BIO 424	Human Endocrinology
BIO 432	Biology of Cancer
BIO 440	Bioinformatics
BIO 443	Molecular Mechanism of Disease and Drug Action
BIO 449	Advanced Microscopy and Biological Imaging
BIO 465	Neurophysiology
BIO 466	Human Molecular Genetics
BIO 467	Neurobiology Laboratory Techniques
BIO 468	Human Molecular Genetics Lab
BIO 483	Cell Signaling
Total Credits		49

Required prerequisite courses (24 credits minimum):

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select an additional 24 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 one introductory biology or microbiology course		4
BIO 203	Organismal Biology
BIO 312	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
MIC 230	Fundamentals of Microbiology 4
Select one genetics course		4
BIO 306	Genetics
MIC 416	Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
Total Credits		24

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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 MTH 208. This choice is necessary if students wish to earn a double major in chemistry and biochemistry.

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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.

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Students wishing to take MIC 416 as their genetics course are required to take MIC 230 as a prerequisite. Students wishing to take BIO 306 may select from any of the listed introductory biology or microbiology courses.

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 to qualify for a degree. All enrolled students have access to a degree audit to track all of these requirements. 

• Core general education requirements
• College core
• Baccalaureate degree requirements

College of Science and Health (CSH) Bachelor of Science core requirements

B.S. students graduating from the College of Science & Health are required to take:

1. Two MTH/STAT courses or one MTH/STAT course and one CS course

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credits
   CS 101	Introduction to Computing 1
   CS 115	Introduction to Python Programming 1
   CS 120	Software Design I 1
   CT 100	Introduction to Computational Thinking 1
   MTH 115	Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers I 1
   MTH 116	Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers II 1
   MTH 123	Mathematics for Decision Making 1
   MTH 150	College Algebra 1
   MTH 151	Precalculus 1
   MTH 160	Mathematics for Business 1
   MTH 175	Applied Calculus 1
   MTH 207	Calculus I 1
   MTH 208	Calculus II 1
   MTH 215	Mathematics for Middle School Teachers I 1
   MTH 216	Mathematics for Middle School Teachers II 1
   MTH 265	Mathematical Models in Biology 1
   STAT 145	Elementary Statistics 1

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Course may also satisfy a Core General Education Requirement.

2. Two laboratory science courses, one of the two courses must be from a department outside of the student's major department:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ANT 102	Introduction to Biological Anthropology 1
BIO 100	Biology for the Informed Citizen 1
BIO 105	General Biology 1
BIO 203	Organismal Biology
BIO 210	Animal Biology
BIO 304	Plant Biology
CHM 103	General Chemistry I 1
CHM 104	General Chemistry II
ESS 205	Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Sport Science I
GEO 101	Earth Environments 1
GEO 221	Weather and Climate
GEO 222	Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
MIC 100	Microbes and Society 1
PHY 103	Fundamental Physics I 1
PHY 104	Fundamental Physics II
PHY 106	Physical Science for Educators 1
PHY 155	Solar System Astronomy 1
PHY 160	Stars, Galaxies and the Universe 1
PHY 203	General Physics I 1
PHY 204	General Physics II

Notes: Mathematics courses can be pairs, i.e. MTH 150 and MTH 151.

3. In addition to all other College of Science and Health core requirements, students from non-exempted programs² must complete one of the following options. It is recommended that courses are selected in consultation with students’ academic advisor.
   1. Complete a second major; or
   2. Complete a minor outside the major; or
   3. Complete two certificates outside the major with at least 12 combined credits at the 300/400 level; or
   4. Complete an individualized option, consisting of 18 credits
      1. At least 12 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level outside the major department.
      2. The remaining six credits should come from
         1. 100 level or higher courses outside the major (all courses used to meet these requirements must be in addition to the minimum credits required in the Core General Education Requirements); or
         2. 300/400 level courses inside major not being used to fulfill major requirements.
      3. Internship credits may not count toward the individualized option.

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The list of exempted CSH programs is on the CSH catalog page.

Baccalaureate degree requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:

1. Fulfill the Core General Education Requirements (CGER).
2. Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
3. Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.^{1, 2}
4. 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.
5. Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA^{1, 2} in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
6. A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
7. 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 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 their degree audit and work closely with their advisor(s) and college dean's office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Core General Education Program

The Core General Education Requirement (CGER) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include CGER placeholders to ensure completion of the core general education requirements. The CGER category listed in parentheses indicated the recommended course to help complete CGER and the program requirements. Transferred courses may alter the plan. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. CGER 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 Core 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 The Eagle Advantage for College Success (UWL 100, 2 cr.) or 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
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
CHM 103 (CGER NSWL-ES Natural Science & Wellness: Experiential Science)	5	CHM 104	5
BIO 105 (CSH Core - not CHM)	4	CST 110 (CGER CL-SL Communication & Literacy: Spoken Literacy)	3
UWL 100 or FYS 100 (CGER SBS-FS Social & Behavioral Science: Social Foundation for Success)	2	MTH 175 or 207 (CGER MQR-QR Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning: Quantitative Reasoning - Depending on math placement exam results)	4
ENG 110 (CGER CL-WL Communication & Literacy: Written Literacy)	3	CGER CP-CU Civics & Perspective: Communities of the United States	3
	14		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	CGER CL-SWT Communication & Literacy: Stories We Tell	3
CGER NSW-MBP Natural Science & Wellness: Mind, Body, & Planet	3	CGER HA-PDU Humanities & Arts: Pasts that Define Us	3
CGER SBS-BS Social & Behavioral Science: Social & 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
CGER HA-AA Humanities & Arts: Arts & Aesthetics	2	MTH 265 or 208 (CSH Core)	4
University Elective	3	University Elective	3
	15		17
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
CGER CP-CW Civics & Perspective: 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.