Biochemistry, BS

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Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Biochemistry major offers students a dynamic and interdisciplinary education at the intersection of chemistry and biology. Designed to develop both creative insight and analytical skills, the curriculum emphasizes the molecular principles underlying living systems and their real-world applications. This Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree provides a strong foundation for students pursuing careers in the life sciences, healthcare, or research. It also prepares graduates for advanced study in graduate or professional schools, including medical, dental and pharmacy programs. With its rigorous, hands-on coursework, the biochemistry major prepares students to enter one of the nation’s largest and most impactful scientific fields, equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to solve complex biological and chemical challenges.

Honors

Students majoring in Chemistry and judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Chemistry. To graduate ”With Honors in Chemistry,” students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum major GPA of 3.5, with no Chemistry grade lower than a B-/2.7. They must present their research in a setting outside the chemistry department

General Education Requirements (37 hours)

Graduation Requirements (4 hours)

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (59 hours)

BIO 121 - Principles of Biology I Hours: 4
BIO 122 - Principles of Biology II Hours: 4
BIO 240 - Cell Biology Hours: 4
BIO 305 - Genetics Hours: 4
CHE 103 - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I Hours: 3
CHE 103L - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory I Hours: 1
CHE 104 - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II Hours: 3
CHE 104L - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory II Hours: 1
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry Hours: 3
CHE 201L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry Hours: 3
CHE 202L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 271 - Caring for Chemicals Hours: 1
CHE 272 - Reading Chemical Research Hours: 1
CHE 321 - Analytical Chemistry I Hours: 3
CHE 321L - Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory Hours: 0
CHE 371 - Creating Research Plans Hours: 1
CHE 372 - Prototyping Chemical Research Hours: 1
CHE 411 - Biochemistry I Hours: 3
CHE 411L - Biochemistry I Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 412 - Biochemistry II Hours: 3
CHE 412L - Biochemistry Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 471 - Conducting Research Hours: 3
CHE 472 - Communicating Research Hours: 1
Choose one 8-hour PHY sequence:
PHY 121 - General Physics I Hours: 4
PHY 122 - General Physics II Hours: 4
or
PHY 211 - Analytical Physics I Hours: 4
PHY 212 - Analytical Physics II Hours: 4

General Elective Credits

General Electives (20 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.

Recommended electives:

CHE 303 - Physical Chemistry Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Hours: 4
MAT 165 - Calculus I Hours: 4
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Hours: 3
Upper Division Biology Electives Hours: 4+

Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours

On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.

All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.

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