Bachelor of Science Degree
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, the chemistry
of living things, is concerned with the basic materials and processes
of life itself. Biochemists seek to determine the chemical nature
of such fundamental processes as photosynthesis, the hormonal control
of metabolism, and selective gene expression. Knowledge of the chemical
structures and interactions of biological materials will help man
understand life processes and solve basic biological problems. Trained
biochemical scientists are much in demand for research and teaching
in universities and for research and development work in chemical
and pharmaceutical industries, medical laboratories, and state and
federal governments. Students who complete the Department of Biochemistry
curriculum satisfactorily will be prepared to assume responsible
professional positions, undertake advanced work at the graduate
level, or attend medical school.
Advisor Contact Information
Joseph P. Ogas
(765) 496-3969
ogas@purdue.edu
Plan of Study
Credit Hours Required
for Graduation: 132
| Freshman
Year |
| First Semester |
|
Second Semester
|
| (1)
AGR 101 (Agricultural Lectures)
(2)
BCHM 100 (Introduction to Biochemistry)
(4)
CHM 115 (General Chemistry)
(5)
MA
161 (Plane Analytic Geometry
& Calculus)
(4)
Biological sciences elective
Total Credits: 16
|
|
(4)
CHM 116 (General Chemistry)
(4)
ENGL 106 (English Composition II)
(5)
MA 162 (Plane Analytic Geometry II)
(4)
Biological sciences elective
Total Credits: 17 |
| Sophomore
Year |
| Third Semester |
|
Fourth Semester
|
|
(3)
BIOL 231 (Biol.III:Cell Struct. & Function)
(2)
BIOL 232 (Lab for above)
(3)
CHM 261 (Organic Chemistry)
(1)
CHM 263 (Organic Chemistry Lab)
(3)
COM 114 (Fundamentals of speech communication)
Total Credits: 15
|
|
(3)
BCHM 221 (Analytical Biochemistry)
(3)
CHM 262 (Organic Chemistry)
(1)
CHM 264 (Organic Chemistry Lab)
(4)
General physics or mechanics elective
(4)
Genetics
elective
Total Credits: 15
|
| Junior
Year |
| Fifth Semester |
|
Sixth Semester
|
|
(2)
BCHM 322 (Analytical Biochemistry)
(3)
BCHM 561
(General
Biochemistry I)
(4)
General physics or electricity and optics elective
(3)
Science elective
(5)
Electives
Total Credits: 17 |
|
(3)
AGEC 217 (Economics)
(3)
BCHM
562 (General Biochemistry II)
(3)
Science Elective
(3)
Social science elective
(3)
Social science, humanities or international understanding
elective
(3)
Written or oral communication elective
Total Credits:
18
|
|
| Senior
Year |
| Seventh Semester |
|
Eighth Semester
|
|
(3)
BCHM 572 (Advanced Biochemical Techniques)
(3)
Humanities elective
(4)
Science elective
(3)
Social science or humanities elective (300+ level)
(3)
Statistics elective
Total Credits: 16
|
|
(1)
BCHM 490 (Undergrad Seminar)
(2)
BCHM 565 (Biochemistry of Life Processes)
(4)
CHM 372 (Physical Chemistry)
(2)
Social Science Elective
(6)
Social science or humanities electives
(3)
Elective
Total Credits: 18
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