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Biochemistry, B.S.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
32
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Biochemistry (broadly defined as the chemistry of life) is foundational to understand and investigate the life sciences. The B.S. in Biochemistry at SUNY Potsdam integrates knowledge from areas of both chemistry and biology and is demanding in terms of core course requirements, since additional courses are also required in mathematics and physics. Opportunities for undergraduate research projects with faculty members are highly encouraged and common. The B.S. in Biochemistry provides a strong basis for admission into a number of professional programs in the health sciences (such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy etc.), or the continuation of studies at the graduate level in several areas of the life sciences. It also provides opportunities for employment in government, commercial or academic laboratories.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_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.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Required Courses: 35 Credits

    11 items
    1. CHEM 105
      General Chemistry 1 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. CHEM 106
      General Chemistry 2 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CHEM 311
      Quantitative Analysis 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. CHEM 341
      Organic Chemistry 1 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. CHEM 342
      Organic Chemistry 2 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. CHEM 408
      Chemistry Topics 1 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. CHEM 409
      Seminar in Chemistry 1 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CHEM 425
      Biochemistry 1 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. CHEM 426
      Biochemistry 2 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. CHEM 451
      Physical Chemistry 1 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. CHEM 497
      Research Problems 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 1 credit)
      Not resolved to a course

    Electives: 6 Credits

    13 items
    1. BIOL 407
      Cell Physiology 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. BIOL 410
      Human Physiology 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. BIOL 420
      Medical Microbiology 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. BIOL 426
      Immunobiology 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. BIOL 483
      Current Topics in Biology 2-3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. BIOL 485
      Research in Biology 1-3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. CHEM 415
      Instrumental Analysis 2 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CHEM 433
      Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. CHEM 434
      Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. CHEM 444
      Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. CHEM 452
      Physical Chemistry 2 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. CHEM 495
      Special Topics 1-12 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. CHEM 497
      Research Problems 1-3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Cognate Requirements: 32 Credits

    8 items
    1. BIOL 151
      Gen Bio Cells and Genetics 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. BIOL 152
      Gen Bio Organisms and Ecology 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. BIOL 307
      Cell Biology 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. BIOL 311
      Genetics 3-4 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MATH 151
      Calculus I 4 Credit(s) *
      Not resolved to a course
    6. MATH 152
      Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. PHYS 103
      University Physics I 4 Credit(s) **
      Not resolved to a course
    8. PHYS 104
      University Physics II 4 Credit(s) **
      Not resolved to a course

    Note(s)

    5 items
    1. Students graduating with a Biochemistry major (B.S.) must complete the major requirements with at least a 2.0/S grade in each course.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Students majoring in biochemistry should plan on taking CHEM 425 and CHEM 426 during their Junior year. They are also encouraged to take BIOL 151 , BIOL 152 , BIOL 311 and BIOL 320 prior to Biochemistry 1: lecture and lab.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Since both calculus and physics are prerequisites for CHEM 451 , students are encouraged to start the cognate sequences as soon as possible.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Students may not double major in chemistry and biochemistry.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Recitations cannot be counted as elective courses.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2555&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0027.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.