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Nov 16, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biochemistry - Major
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The Bachelor of Science program in biochemistry is designed for students interested in a strong chemistry background and with a specific emphasis on biological systems at the molecular level. The goal of this program is to prepare students for: a career in medicine, dentistry, and other health professions, graduate studies in biochemistry and other medical science areas, or immediate employment in industrial laboratories requiring expertise in biotechnology techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Recognize and apply the fundamental scientific concepts in the core American Chemical Society areas of Chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical) that explain chemical behavior at the atomic, molecular, and macroscopic levels.
- Conduct scientific inquiry and design experiments using scientific literature.
- Safely implement experiments applying appropriate psychomotor skills and techniques.
- Draw conclusions based on quantitative, qualitative, or scientific analysis of data/evidence within the context of the methodological design, while recognizing the limits of this data/evidence and analysis.
- Evaluate and communicate scientific information through both written and oral forms to scientific and lay audiences.
- Apply principles of scientific ethics and academic integrity to ethical issues, inclusion, and respect in science within a diverse, global society.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.
Chemistry Core
All students majoring in a program of the Department of Chemistry take the following
courses:
Required Courses for Biochemistry Majors
In addition to the 55 credit core listed above, all Biochemistry majors are required to take the following courses:
Elective Courses for Biochemistry Majors seeking American Chemical Society approval
Elective Courses
Students must complete at least 3 credits of upper division electives for ACS approval:
Biochemistry Senior Experience
These courses seek to integrate the technical aspects of chemistry with the ability to communicate scientific information effectively. To achieve this goal, students are assigned a topic of current scientific interest that combines chemistry with other disciplines in order to answer some fundamental question. Students demonstrate their ability to independently research and communicate their findings in a professional manner to an audience of their peers and faculty.
Sample Program for Biochemistry Major
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