Biochemistry Major (M)
The goal of the Department of Physical Sciences at Concordia University Wisconsin is to develop competent scientists with a Christian worldview. The graduates of its programs will possess the current scientific knowledge and research/data interpretation skills so necessary for entering scientific or medical careers in industry, academia, or government. More importantly, they will be prepared to provide a Christian influence and ethical perspective to the debate on the science-related problems facing the world today.
Concordia University's biochemistry program is organically interdisciplinary as the curriculum includes coursework in general, organic, analytical, physical and biochemistry in addition to general, advanced, and molecular biology all while being supported by calculus and physics courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- understand and apply fundamental biochemical concepts;
- use common laboratory procedures/equipment, often as a member of a team, to gather meaningful data;
- analyze and interpret data to arrive at appropriate conclusions;
- apply principles of laboratory safety and biochemical hygiene;
- perform undergraduate research and conduct effective searches of the biochemical literature;
- communicate and summarize scientific information effectively and accurately in both oral and written form;
- act ethically and responsibly, demonstrating an understanding of the role biochemistry plays in societal issues;
- recognize that, though our scientific understanding of the universe continues to change, God's truth does not, for His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9)
Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Requirements | 45 | |
Major Requirements 1 | 62 | |
Electives | 13 | |
Minor: Optional | ||
Total Hours | 120 |
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The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry cannot be earned in combination with majors or minors in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry.
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Core Courses | ||
General Chemistry I (Lab Science - 4 credits) | ||
Calculus I (Mathematics - 4 credits) | ||
Required Courses | ||
CHEM 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 225 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
or CHEM 455 | Instrumental Analysis | |
CHEM 341 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 425 | Biochemistry | 4 |
CHEM 426 | Advanced Biochemistry | 4 |
MATH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
or MATH 205 | Statistics I | |
CHEM 491 | Chemistry Senior Seminar I | 1 |
CHEM 492 | Chemistry Senior Seminar II | 1 |
PHYS 171 | University Physics I | 4 |
PHYS 172 | University Physics II | 4 |
BIO 151 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
or BIO 141 | General Biology I | |
BIO 152 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
or BIO 142 | General Biology II | |
BIO 420 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
Select at least 8 credits of the following | 8 | |
Biology of Microorganisms (4 credits) | ||
Cell Biology (4 credits) | ||
Genetics (4 credits) | ||
Immunology (3 credits) | ||
Pharmacology (3 credits) | ||
Advanced Organic Chemistry (4 credits) | ||
Undergraduate Research 1 | ||
or BIO 499 | Undergraduate Research | |
Total Hours | 62 |
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Either BIO 499 or CHEM 499 can be taken for a maximum of two credits.