Biochemistry Option
This option is available within the Chemistry major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Biochemistry option is a Track-Two option in the BS chemistry degree program designed for students interested in continuing their chemistry education in graduate or professional schools or seeking careers directly in the biotechnology workforce. This option includes nine courses in biology, biochemistry including lab, and genetics and molecular biology with opportunities to explore minors in other areas. A strong option for pre-pharmacy and other pre-health areas.
Option Code: 518
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Recall, integrate, and apply essential core information about the key components of Chemistry.
- Demonstrate competency in basic laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, chemical synthesis, and measurement of chemical properties and phenomena.
- Communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, access information and integrate information from various sources in order to solve problems.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Core | ||
BB 314 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
BB 315 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY | 3 |
BB 490 | BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION | 3 |
BB 491 | BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM | 3 |
BB 492 | BIOCHEMISTRY 3: GENETIC BIOCHEMISTRY | 3 |
BB 494 | BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 2 | 3 |
BI 221 & BI 222 & BI 223 | *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS and *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: POPULATIONS | 12 |
BI 311 | GENETICS | 4 |
Total Credits | 35 |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
Option Code: 518