Majors and Courses

Biochemistry

This is a combined major at the interface of biology and chemistry that partially overlaps the requirements for those two individual majors.  It is particularly appropriate for those going on to graduate work in biochemistry or molecular biology.  It also provides a strong background for those entering medical, dental, and veterinary schools.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Biology 43, and either Biology 44, Introductory Biology or
Biology 143 Genetics
Biology 157 Cell Biology
Biology 170 Molecular Biology
Biology 177 Biochemistry
Chemistry 14,15 Basic Principles of Chemistry (or 29 Advanced General Chem.) or both semesters of the AISS course
Chemistry 116,117 Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 121,122 Principles of Physical Chemistry
Chemistry 126,127 Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry
Physics 30,31 General Physics (or 33,34 Principles of Physics)
Mathematics 30,31 Calculus I, II
Bio/Phys/Chem 190L or 191 or 188L/190L or 189L/190L* One or two-semester Thesis in Science

* Biochemistry majors are encouraged to do a two-semester thesis.  In general, a one-semester thesis (191) is an extensive library research thesis; (190L), a one-semester experimental thesis; (188L and 190L), a laboratory or field research project or (189L and 190L), a substantial research project conducted during the summer after the junior year.