Biochemistry Major, B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Science

The Nettie Marie Jones Chair of Chemistry was established to honor Mrs. Jones’ contribution to the total program of the College. Funding for this chair is provided by the estate of Mrs. Jones.

A student graduating with a degree in chemistry from College of the Ozarks will:

• understand the basics of the major branches of chemistry and see their connections to other scientific disciplines (Academic);
• acquire the ability to use the tools, techniques, and instrumentation of chemistry to serve others in their profession as hard-working persons of character (Vocational);
• understand and appreciate the beauty of God’s Creation when explored at the molecular level (Christian);
• be knowledgeable, thoughtful, and active citizens of God’s Kingdom and our country, and be able to apply critical thinking skills to make well-informed decisions about current chemical and scientific issues (Patriotic);
• be able to collect, evaluate, and communicate chemical information effectively in oral and written form (Cultural).
   

Biochemistry Major Requirements: 60 - 61 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• BIO 124 - General Botany
• CSC 113 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems (or CSC 113 proficiency exam)
• PSY 103 - Introduction to Psychology

Required Major Courses: 41 credit hours

• CHE 114 - General Chemistry I
• CHE 124 - General Chemistry II
• CHE 151 - Laboratory Safety
• CHE 215 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 225 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHE 334 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis
• CHE 35V - Chemistry Research (6 credit hours)
• CHE 444 - Biochemistry I
• CHE 454 - Biochemistry II

Required Collateral Courses: 19-20 credit hours

• BIO 384 - Cell and Molecular Biology
• BIO 233 - Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Genetics
• MAT 175 - Calculus I

Recommended Additional Courses:

• CHE 234 - Environmental Chemistry

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• BIO 214 - Medical Microbiology OR
• BIO 304 - Microbiology

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• BIO 375 - Human Anatomy AND
• BIO 434 - Human Physiology

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• BIO 164 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND
• BIO 174 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

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• MAT 205 - Calculus II
• PSY 443 - Physiological Psychology

Chemistry/Biochemistry Double Major

A student can double major in chemistry and biochemistry by completing the chemistry major and the following courses: 27-28 credit hours

• BIO 124 - General Botany
• BIO 233 - Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Genetics
• BIO 384 - Cell and Molecular Biology
• BIO 444 - Genetics and Genomics
• CHE 444 - Biochemistry I
• CHE 454 - Biochemistry II