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Program checklist · B.S.

Biochemistry, B.S.

Union College · Schenectady, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196866
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196866_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.

Requirements for the Major

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    Nine courses in Biology and Chemistry

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      Biology

      0 items

        Requirements

        3 items
        1. BIO 103
          1.0
        2. BIO 104
          1.0
        3. BIO 205
          1.0

        Chemistry

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          Requirements

          2 items
          1. CHM 101
            1.0
          2. CHM 102
            Introductory Chemistry 2
            or: CHM 110H - Honors Introductory Chemistry
            1.0

          Requirements

          2 items
          1. CHM 231
            1.0
          2. CHM 232
            1.0

          Requirements

          2 items
          1. CHM 240
            1.0
          2. CHM 351
            1.0

          A two- term biochemistry sequence for biochemistry majors which can be taken in any order

          2 items
          1. BCH 380
            1.0
          2. BCH 382
            1.0

          In addition, students must have

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            Requirements

            1 item
            1. MTH 115
              1.0

            Requirements

            3 items
            1. PHY 110
              1.0
            2. PHY 111
              Physics for the Life Sciences 2
              or: PHY 120 - Matter in Motion
              1.0
            3. PHY 121
              1.0

            Note: Typically, students complete introductory biology, chemistry and math courses in their first year.

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              In addition to the courses above, students are required to take 3 additional electives. Two additional Biology courses to be chosen from

              11 items
              1. BIO 354
                1.0
              2. BIO 355
                1.0
              3. BIO 363
                1
              4. BIO 368
                1.0
              5. BIO 384
                1.0
              6. AND THE THIRD TO BE CHOSEN FROM AMONG: Biology courses in the subcellular or organismal areas (listed below) or one of these courses:
                Not resolved to a course
              7. BCH 385
                1
              8. BIO 243
                1.0
              9. BIO 370
                1.0
              10. CHM 330
                1.0
              11. CHM 340
                1.0

              Biochemistry: Biological Sciences: Sub-Cellular

              8 items
              1. BIO 352
                1.0
              2. BIO 354
                1.0
              3. BIO 355
                1.0
              4. BIO 358
                1
              5. BIO 363
                1
              6. BIO 368
                1.0
              7. BIO 380
                1.0
              8. BIO 384
                1.0

              Biochemistry: Biological Sciences: Organismal

              7 items
              1. BIO 314
                1.0
              2. BIO 315
                1.0
              3. BIO 317
                1.0
              4. BIO 319
                1.0
              5. BIO 330
                1.0
              6. BIO 332
                1.0
              7. BIO 362
                Experimental Neurobiology w/lab
                or: BCH 385 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
                1.0

              Requirements for Honors in Biochemistry

              3 items
              1. have achieved a cumulative index of 3.3 or better
                Not resolved to a course
              2. have an index of 3.3 or better in courses taken in the major (this dos not include cognate courses in math and physics or grades associated with senior thesis (BIO 491, BIO 492 and BIO 493). At least three of the courses used to calculate the major GPA must have a grade of A- or better
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Students eligible for honors in biochemistry must satisfactorily complete a thesis, traditionally based on the results of original research, that receives the approval of the subcommittee for biochemistry, on which a grade of not lower than A- has been earned. It is customary, but not required, that students enroll in three honors research courses, typically during the senior year.
                Not resolved to a course
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