2024-2025 Undergraduate University Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate University Catalog

Biochemistry, B.S.

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Students interested in chemistry or biochemistry will pursue a B.S. degree. The B.S. degree is earned by completing the requirements listed below.

To permit proper course sequencing and completion of the program in a timely manner, declaring a chemistry or biochemistry major as soon as possible is imperative. With chemistry being a diverse field of study, students can earn a chemistry major with one of two concentrations: Business or Research. There are no concentration offerings associated with the biochemistry major. With the guidance of their academic advisor, students will select an emphasis consistent with their interests and career goals.

Students must complete the Millikin Program of Student Learning (MPSL) requirements unless he/she is a member of the Honor’s Program. All students are required to complete the College of Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement courses (three credits of both Historical Studies and Literature).

Required Courses for All Concentrations/Majors

CH 121 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
OR
CH 131 - Accelerated General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 122 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 151 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CH 152 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CH 232 - Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 251 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CH 253 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 254 - Introduction to Research Credit(s): 1
CH 301 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CH 302 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 303 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CH 391 - Undergraduate Research Credit(s): 1-3
CH 491 - Senior Research Credit(s): 1-4
CH 482 - Chemistry Seminar Credit(s): 1

ACS Certified Degree

Students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry may earn an ACS certified degree. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the following courses:

CH 252 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CH 256 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 304 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 306 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 331 - Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 351 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CH 352 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 353 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CH 406 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
OR
CH 432 - Advanced Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 420 - Instrumental Analysis Credit(s): 3

Biochemistry Major

CH 256 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 306 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 331 - Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 352 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 354 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 420 - Instrumental Analysis Credit(s): 3
CH 432 - Advanced Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
BI 200 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BI 205 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 4

Three additional credits as selected from the following courses:

CH 304 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 351 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CH 353 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CH 391 - Undergraduate Research Credit(s): 1-3
CH 406 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
BI 306 - Comparative Animal Physiology Credit(s): 4
BI 312 - Immunology Credit(s): 4
BI 330 - General Microbiology Credit(s): 4
BI 350 AND/OR
BI 407 - Molecular Genetics Credit(s): 4

Business Concentration

CH 256 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 306 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 352 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 420 - Instrumental Analysis Credit(s): 3
EC 100 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
EC 110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
AC 230 - Introduction to Financial Statements Credit(s): 3
OR
ET 230 - Financial Decision Making Credit(s): 3
MG 300 - Organizational Behavior and Change Credit(s): 3
MK 200 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MK 310 - Personal Selling and Sales Management Credit(s): 3
OR
IS 240 - Foundations of Information Systems Credit(s): 3

Research Concentration

CH 252 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CH 256 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 306 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 304 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CH 351 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CH 352 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 353 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CH 406 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 420 - Instrumental Analysis Credit(s): 3