2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog

Nov 23, 2024

2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Biochemistry [BCH]

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A major in biochemistry provides a strong foundation for post-graduate study in the field, and prepares students for health-science related careers including medicine, dentistry, allied health and pharmacy. Students with biochemistry degrees also go onto careers in business, forensics, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. For more information about this program, contact the Chemistry Department .

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the field of Biochemistry
Integrate knowledge across the fields of Chemistry and Biology
Retrieve, analyze, and interpret peer-reviewed literature in the field of Biochemistry
Communicate science effectively through written reports, oral presentations and discussion
Design and carry out experiments that answer scientific questions in the field of Biochemistry

Career Potential

Industrial chemist
Health professions
Research scientist
Consultant
Law enforcement
Patent attorney
State and federal agency scientist and policymaker

A. Required Courses: 51 credit hours

BIO 201 - Biological Sciences I (4 cr. hr.)
BIO 202 - Biological Sciences II (4 cr. hr.)
BIO 210 - Cellular Biology (4 cr. hr.)
BIO 312 - Genetics (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 227 - General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 277 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 228 - General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 278 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 300 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 303 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 302 - Organic Chemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 304 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 310 - Foundations of Analytical Chemistry (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 361 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 431 - Physical Chemistry I (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 451 - Biochemistry I (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 452 - Biochemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 453 - Biochemistry Lab (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 461 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 477 - Advanced Laboratory I (3 cr. hr.)

B. Elective Course Option: 3 credit hours

CHE 432 - Physical Chemistry II (3 cr. hr.) or
BIO 521 - Molecular Biology (3 cr. hr.) or
CHE 550 - Enzymology (3 cr. hr.)

C. Related Courses in Science and Math: 14-16 credit hours

MAT 121 - Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) and
MAT 122 - Calculus B (3 cr. hr.) or
MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.) and
MAT 236 - Calculus II (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120

Example of the Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry over Four Years

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First Year Fall

CHE 227 - General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 277 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 224 - Problem-Solving in General Chemistry I (1 cr. hr.)
MAT 121 - Calculus A (3 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) GE 10 or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

First Year Spring

BIO 201 - Biological Sciences I (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 228 - General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 278 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 225 - Problem-Solving in General Chemistry II (1 cr. hr.)
MAT 122 - Calculus B (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Fall

BIO 202 - Biological Sciences II (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 300 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 303 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 305 - Problem-Solving in Organic Chemistry I (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 361 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Second Year Spring

BIO 210 - Cellular Biology (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 302 - Organic Chemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 304 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 306 - Problem-Solving in Organic Chemistry II (1 cr. hr.)
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Third Year Fall

CHE 451 - Biochemistry I (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 13

Third Year Spring

BIO 312 - Genetics (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 310 - Foundations of Analytical Chemistry (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 17

Fourth Year Fall

BIO 521 - Molecular Biology (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 431 - Physical Chemistry I (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 461 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 477 - Advanced Laboratory I (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Fourth Year Spring

CHE 452 - Biochemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 453 - Biochemistry Lab (1 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

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Biochemistry [BCH]

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Potential

A. Required Courses: 51 credit hours

B. Elective Course Option: 3 credit hours

C. Related Courses in Science and Math: 14-16 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120

Example of the Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry over Four Years

First Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

First Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Second Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Third Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 13

Third Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 17

Fourth Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Fourth Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 13