Biochemistry

Description

The biochemistry concentration is designed to give students with concentrations in other disciplines a solid grounding in the basics of biochemistry in order to complement other BIS concentration areas. It is especially appropriate for concentrations in the various disciplines of life sciences, physics, engineering and geology, and for students planning careers in medical disciplines.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 28 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses, including pre/co-requisite courses, must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• To enhance the understanding of the subject matter, the selected courses are sequential in nature and require certain prerequisites. Consequently, students should carefully note the semester in which any of these courses are offered.
• To ensure continuity of content students are strongly encouraged to take chemistry courses + labs at the same campus. Inappropriate pairings: Chemistry at West campus + Chemistry at Tempe campus.
• Students are encouraged to consult a Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry academic advisor.
• Students may not pair the Biochemistry concentration with the Chemistry concentration.

Required Courses -- 28 credit hours
CHM 113: General Chemistry I (SQ) or CHM 117: General Chemistry for Majors I (SQ) AND CHM
111: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SQ) (4)
CHM 116: General Chemistry II (SQ) or CHM 118: General Chemistry for Majors II (SQ) AND
CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SQ) (4)
CHM 233: General Organic Chemistry I (3)
CHM 234: General Organic Chemistry II (3)
CHM 237: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Notes: ASU Online students will complete CHM 237 and 238 in person in a compressed summer
format.
CHM 238: General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
BCH 341: Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus (3)
BCH 461: General Biochemistry (3)
BCH 462: General Biochemistry (3)
BCH 467: Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (L) (3)
Notes: ASU Online students will complete BCH 467 in person in a compressed summer format.

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.