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• The following specific courses are required:

  • CHE 111 General Chemistry

  • CHE 120 General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis

  • CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHE 311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

  • CHE 312 Organic Chemistry II

  • CHE 313 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

  • CHE 321 Quantitative Analysis

  • CHE 370 Biochemistry

  • CHE 381 Physical Chemistry I

  • CHE 382 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

  • CHE 383 Physical Chemistry II

  • CHE 384 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

  • CHE 426 Instrumental Methods

  • CHE 441 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

  • CHE 442 Inorganic Synthesis

  • CHE 445 Advanced Topics in Chemistry

  • CHE 490 Research in Chemistry

  • CHE 495 Seminar in Chemistry

  • MAT 167 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

  • MAT 177 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

  • MAT 287 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III

  • PHY 210 University Physics I

  • PHY 211 University Physics II

• (More than the minimum courses listed are recommended for the student planning to enter a graduate program in chemistry.)

The Bachelor of Science Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the departments of Biology and Chemistry. It is designed to prepare students for graduate level education or careers in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and related biotechnology fields.  Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are required to complete the following curriculum.

Required Core Courses

• BIO 105 Principles of Organismal Biology

• BIO 115 Ecology and Evolution

• BIO 205 Genetics

• BIO 215 Molecular Cell Biology

• BIO 390 Microbiology

• BIO 431 Molecular Biology

• CHE 111 General Chemistry I

• CHE 120 General Chemistry II

• CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

• CHE 311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

• CHE 321 Quantitative Analysis

• CHE 340 Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences OR

• CHE 383/384 Physical Chemistry II*/Laboratory

• CHE 370 Biochemistry

• CHE 470 Biochemistry II

• CHE 495 Seminar in Chemistry

• PHY 110/111 College Physics I/II OR

• PHY 210/211 University Physics I/II*

• MAT 132 Elementary Statistics 

• MAT 167 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

At least one course from each of the following two categories:

A. Advanced Biology

• BIO 311 Human Physiology

• BIO 315 Medical Parasitology

• BIO 340 Plant Physiology

• BIO 411 Developmental Biology

• BIO 421 Immunology

B. Advanced Chemistry

• CHE 312 Organic Chemistry II

• CHE 326 Instrumental Analysis

• CHE 426 Instrumental Methods**

• CHE 381/382 Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory *

* Prerequisite: MAT 177

** Prerequisite: CHE 381/382

ACS Certification in Biochemistry

Students are eligible to receive certification in the area of Biochemistry from the American Chemical Society (ACS) if the following course work is completed.  In the major requirements and advanced courses above, where course choices are available, the following courses must be taken:

• CHE 383/384 Physical Chemistry II/Laboratory (substitutes for CHE 340)

• CHE 426 Instrumental Methods (substitutes for CHE 326)

• PHY 210/211 University Physics I/II  (substitutes for PHY 110/111)

In addition the following courses must be taken:

• CHE 381/382 Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory

• CHE 441 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

• MAT 177 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II

 

• Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Natural Science with a Chemistry emphasis have four option areas available: Pre-Professional, Forensic Science, Education, and Chemical Business. The Natural Science curriculum consists of a core of courses taken by all majors followed by specified chemistry and cognate area courses to complete each option.

  Core Requirements

  • CHE 111 General Chemistry

  • CHE 120 General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis

  • CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHE 311 Organic Chemistry Lab I

  • CHE 321 Quanitative Analysis

  • CHE 495 Seminar in Chemistry

  • PHY 110 & 111 College Physics I & II OR

  • PHY 210 & 211 University Physics I & II

  • BIO 105 Principles of Organismal Biology

  • Select A., B., or C.

    1. MAT 116 College Algebra  and MAT 119 Trigonometry

    2. MAT 130 Pre-Calculus

    3. MAT 167 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I

  Natural Science/Chemistry: Forensic Science Option

  • CHE 326 Instrumental Analysis

  • CHE 370 Biochemistry

  • BIO 205 Genetics

  • LAW 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice

  • LAW 260 Criminal Law

  • LAW 275 Police Photography

  • LAW 280 Criminalistics

  • LAW 310 Criminal Investigation

  • LAW 320 Criminal Evidence

  Natural Science/Chemistry: Education Option

  • CHE 326 Instrumental Analysis

  • CHE 370 Biochemistry

  • CHE 380 Environmental Chemistry

  • CHE 393 History and Philosophy of Science

  • CHE 465 Chemistry Teaching: Methods & Techniques

  • ESC 111 Physical Geology OR

  • ESC 120 Meteorology

  • CHE 340*  Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences OR

  • CHE 381*  Physical Chemistry I

  • SED 202 Introduction to Secondary Teaching

  • SED 203 Participation in Secondary Teaching I

  • SED 303 Experience in Secondary Teaching II

  • SED 304 Psychology in Secondary Teaching

  • SED 311 Secondary Reading Techniques

  • SED 315 Psychology & Educ. of the Exceptional Student

  • SED 404 Seminar in Sec. Education & Human Relations

  • SED 409 Student Teaching III (Secondary)

  * The physical chemistry course requirement contains a minimum prerequisite of MAT 167, which satisfies the Math requirement in the core for the Natural Science/Chemistry program.  Teacher Education students must also complete the General Studies requirements as listed under Secondary Education. The above requirements complete all Missouri Secondary Education Chemistry certification requirements. Unified Science certification requires the completion of both ESC 111 and ESC 120, and also completion of 4 more credit hours of biology (BIO 115, 205, or 215 recommended).

  Natural Science/Health Professions Option

  • CHE 370 Biochemistry

  • CHE xxx Courses numbered 300 or higher (7 credit hours)

  • BIO 205 Genetics

  • BIO 215 Molecular Cell Biology

  • BIO 311 Human Physiology

  • BIO xxx Courses numbered 300 or higher (8 credit hours)

  Natural Science/Chemistry: Chemical Business Option

  • CHE 326 Instrumental Analysis

  • CHE 370 Biochemistry

  • CHE 380 Environmental Chemistry

  • ACC 201 Introductory Financial Accounting

  • ACC 202 Introductory Managerial Accounting

  • ECO 260 Principles of Macroeconomics

  • ECO 261 Principles of Microeconomics

  • GBA 210 Business Statistics I

  • GBA 211 Business Law I

  • GBA 319 Business Communications

  • MGT 301 Organizational Behavior

  • MKT 301 Principles of Marketing

• Courses in the natural sciences and mathematics must total 52 credits; courses in medical technology must total 30 credits.

• The following courses are required:

  • CHE 111 General Chemistry

  • CHE 120 General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis

  • CHE 310 Organic Chemistry I

  • CHE 311 Organic Chemistry Lab I

  • CHE 321 Quanitative Analysis

  • CHE 326 Instrumental Analysis

  • CHE 370 Biochemistry

  • MTE 430 Clinical Microbiology

  • MTE 432 Clinical Chemistry

  • MTE 434 Clinical Hematology

  • MTE 436 Clinical Immunohematology

  • MTE 438 Clinical Immunology

  • MTE 440 Clinical Urinalysis

  • MTE 442 Topics in Medical Technology

  • BIO 105 Principles of Organismal Biology

  • BIO 311 Human Physiology

  • BIO 390 Microbiology

  • BIO 421 Immunology

  • MAT 116 and MAT 119, or MAT 130

  • PHY 101, or PHY 110.

A minor in chemistry consists of 22 credits in chemistry, including CHE 111, CHE 120, CHE310, CHE311, CHE321, and CHE 326.