New to the department, Geneva students can opt for a biochemistry concentration. The biochemistry concentration gives students the opportunity to supplement a solid foundation in chemistry with an emphasis in the rapidly growing field of biochemistry - the molecular understanding of life processes. For students wishing to attend medical school or to work in any field related to biotechnology or who wish to pursue graduate schooling, pharmacology or biochemistry, this concentration is excellent preparation. The curriculum includes a biochemistry laboratory course and two advanced biochemistry courses as well as cell biology and genetics. A capstone experience in carrying out a biochemical research project is a required part of this concentration.
Requirements |
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Course Number |
Title |
Credit |
Offered* |
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Chemistry |
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CHM 111 |
General College Chemistry |
4 |
F |
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CHM 221 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
S |
|
CHM 222 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
F |
|
CHM 232 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
S |
|
CHM 305 |
Advanced Organic |
3 |
F |
|
CHM 306 |
Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
S |
|
CHM 307 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
F |
|
CHM 308 |
Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
S |
|
CHM 310 |
Advanced Laboratory (Organic) |
1 |
F |
|
CHM 311 |
Advanced Laboratory(Instrumental) |
2 |
S |
|
CHM 312 |
Advanced Laboratory (Phys.Inorganic) |
2 |
F |
|
CHM 313 |
Biochemistry Laboratory |
1 |
S |
|
CHM 317 |
Biochemistry I |
3 |
F |
|
CHM 318 |
Biochemistry II |
3 |
S |
|
CHM 304 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
F |
|
CHM 420 |
Chemical Research |
2 |
B |
|
CHM 421 |
Current Topics Seminar |
1 |
B |
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Total CHM Credits |
46 |
|
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A passing grade on a comprehensive exam is also required |
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Supporting Field Requirements |
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MAT 161 |
Calculus I |
4 |
B |
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MAT 162 |
Calculus II |
4 |
B |
|
MAT 261 |
Calculus III |
4 |
B |
|
PHY 201 |
College Physics I |
4 |
F |
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PHY 202 |
College Physics II |
4 |
S |
|
BIO 112 |
Cell Biology |
4 |
S |
|
BIO 319 |
Genetics |
3 |
F |
|
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Total Supporting Field Credits |
27 |
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Suggested Electives |
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BIO 315 |
Immunology |
3 |
F |
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BIO 405 |
Molecular Biology |
4 |
S |
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* F = Fall, S = Spring, B = Both Fall and Spring
