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Biochemistry, B.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The interdepartmental degree in Biochemistry stresses basic science and analytical skills. Extensive laboratory experience is acquired making use of the modern instrumentation in both the Biology and Chemistry departments. Graduates of this program are well prepared for employment in the fields of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology. The program also provides excellent preparation for the pursuit of advanced academic or professional degrees.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_d68df5fd
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

0 items

    Basic Requirements: (53-55 Credits)

    20 items
    1. BIOL 117
      General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BIOL 118
      General Biology Laboratory I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. BIOL 119
      General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. BIOL 120
      General Biology Laboratory II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. BIOL 222
      Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. BIOL 300
      Cell Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. BIOL 322
      Molecular Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. BIOL 301
      Laboratory in Cell Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. CHEM 116
      Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    11. CHEM 118
      Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. CHEM 129
      Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    13. CHEM 211
      Organic Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. CHEM 213
      Organic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. CHEM 216
      Organic Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    16. CHEM 302
      Biochemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. CHEM 304
      Biochemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. CHEM 301
      Biochemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    19. CHEM 324
      Principles of Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    20. CHEM 385
      Biochemistry Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Seven credits from among

    46 items
    1. BIOL 203
      Principles of Ecology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BIOL 223
      Genetics Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. BIOL 301
      Laboratory in Cell Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    4. BIOL 304
      Advances in Biotechnology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. BIOL 306
      Evolutionary Biology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. BIOL 327
      Molecular Ecology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. BIOL 330
      Immunology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. BIOL 334
      Biology of Cancer
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. BIOL 342
      Parasitology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    10. BIOL 346
      Biology of Invertebrates
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    11. BIOL 347
      Biology of Vertebrates
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    12. BIOL 348
      Plant Diversity
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    13. BIOL 349
      Principles of Microbiology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    14. BIOL 350
      Applied Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. BIOL 361
      Plant Physiology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    16. BIOL 365
      Anatomy and Physiology I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    17. BIOL 366
      Anatomy and Physiology II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    18. BIOL 383
      Graduate School and Work Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    19. BIOL 392
      Genome Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    20. BIOL 393
      Honors Thesis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    21. BIOL 398
      Biology Lab Pedagogy
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    22. BIOL 399
      Directed Study Credit(s): As arranged
      Not resolved to a course
    23. CHEM 290
      Chemistry Research
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    24. CHEM 313
      Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    25. CHEM 322
      Physical Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    26. CHEM 330
      Inorganic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    27. CHEM 331
      Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    28. CHEM 340
      Modern Analytical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    29. CHEM 342
      Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    30. CHEM 361
      Physical Chemistry Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    31. CHEM 405
      Topics in Anticancer Therapeutic Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    32. CHEM 407
      RNA World, Our Health and the Environment
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    33. CHEM 415
      Bioorganic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    34. CHEM 418
      Advanced Organic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    35. CHEM 429
      Topics in Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    36. CHEM 434
      Bioinorganic Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    37. CHEM 441
      Modern Analytical Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    38. CHEM 490
      Advanced Chemistry Research
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    39. CHEM 493
      Honors Research
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    40. DANL 202
      Introduction to Programming in Python
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    41. DANL 210
      Data Preparation and Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    42. NEUR 233
      Introduction to Neuroscience and Behavior
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    43. NEUR 420
      Science of Cannabis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    44. Other courses from BCHM 393, Physics, Math, or new or experimental courses may be used to meet this requirement, with prior approval from the Biochemistry Coordinator.
      Not resolved to a course
    45. No more than three elective credits shall be from research or directed study courses (BIOL 393, BIOL 399, CHEM 290, CHEM 490, CHEM 493) without approval from the Biochemistry Coordinator.
      Not resolved to a course
    46. No more than three elective credits shall be from 200-level electives without approval from the Biochemistry Coordinator.
      Not resolved to a course

    Related Requirements: (19 Credits)

    6 items
    1. MATH 221
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. MATH 222
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. PHYS 113
      General Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. PHYS 114
      Physics I Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. PHYS 115
      General Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. PHYS 116
      Physics II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    One of the following: Tool Skill Courses

    4 items
    1. BIOL 250
      Introductory Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BIOL 350
      Applied Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MATH 262
      Applied Statistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. PSYC 250
      Introduction to Behavioral Statistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Minimum Competence Requirement

    0 items

      Department Writing Requirement

      0 items

        Sample Course Map

        53 items
        1. First Year
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Fall - 16 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        3. BIOL 117
          General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. BIOL 118
          General Biology Laboratory I
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        5. CHEM 118
          Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. CHEM 119
          Introductory Chemistry Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        7. MATH 221
          Calculus I
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        8. WRTG 105
          Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        9. Spring -15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        10. BIOL 119
          General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        11. BIOL 120
          General Biology Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        12. CHEM 118
          Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. CHEM 129
          Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        14. MATH 222
          Calculus II
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        15. Global Society (CAI)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        16. Second Year
          Not resolved to a course
        17. Fall - 16 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        18. BIOL 222
          Genetics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        19. CHEM 211
          Organic Chemistry I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        20. CHEM 216
          Organic Chemistry Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        21. PHYS 113
          General Physics I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        22. PHYS 114
          Physics I Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        23. World Language (101)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        24. Spring - 17 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        25. BIOL 300
          Cell Biology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        26. CHEM 213
          Organic Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        27. PHYS 115
          General Physics II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        28. PHYS 116
          Physics II Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        29. Global Society (CGC)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        30. World Language (102)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        31. Third Year
          Not resolved to a course
        32. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        33. CHEM 302
          Biochemistry I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        34. CHEM 301
          Biochemistry Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        35. Global Society (SST)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        36. Global Society (WCV)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        37. Global Society (DPP)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        38. Spring - 14 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        39. CHEM 304
          Biochemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        40. BIOL 301
          Laboratory in Cell Biology
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        41. BIOL 250
          Introductory Biostatistics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        42. Electives
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        43. Fourth Year
          Not resolved to a course
        44. Fall - 14 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        45. Biochemistry Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        46. CHEM 385
          Biochemistry Seminar
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        47. BIOL 322
          Molecular Biology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        48. Integrative & Applied Learning
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        49. Electives
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        50. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        51. CHEM 324
          Principles of Physical Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        52. Biochemistry Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        53. Electives
          Not resolved to a course
          8

        Bioinorganic Chemistry

        3 items
        1. CHEM 330
          Inorganic Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. CHEM 331
          Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        3. CHEM 434
          Bioinorganic Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Cell and Molecular Biology

        5 items
        1. BIOL 223
          Genetics Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        2. BIOL 301
          Laboratory in Cell Biology
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        3. BIOL 330
          Immunology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. BIOL 392
          Genome Analysis
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        5. CHEM 407
          RNA World, Our Health and the Environment
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Environmental Biochemistry

        3 items
        1. BIOL 203
          Principles of Ecology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. BIOL 349
          Principles of Microbiology
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        3. CHEM 407
          RNA World, Our Health and the Environment
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Neurobiology

        2 items
        1. NEUR 233
          Introduction to Neuroscience and Behavior
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. NEUR 420
          Science of Cannabis
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Pharmaceutical Chemistry

        7 items
        1. CHEM 340
          Modern Analytical Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. CHEM 342
          Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        3. CHEM 405
          Topics in Anticancer Therapeutic Biochemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. CHEM 407
          RNA World, Our Health and the Environment
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. CHEM 415
          Bioorganic Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. CHEM 418
          Advanced Organic Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        7. NEUR 420
          Science of Cannabis
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

        0 items
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