2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Jonathan
N. Southard and N. Bharathan, Co-Coordinators; Butler, Dietrich, Hinrichsen,
Luciano, Sowa, Biology and Chemistry faculties
Website: http:/www.iup.edu/biochemistry
The B.S. in Biochemistry is a four-year degree curriculum offered as a cooperative program by the Biology and Chemistry departments. This Biochemistry Program also offers a minor in Biochemistry.
The curriculum leading to a B.S. in Biochemistry begins with foundation courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in the first two years. Specialization in biochemistry commences in the third year with courses in biochemistry, genetics, physical chemistry, Special Topics in Biochemistry, and Biochemistry Seminar.
A unique feature of this undergraduate program is that Biochemistry research is a requirement. After consultation with faculty, the students will define a problem and devise an experimental plan through library research. Laboratory research will be done under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Finally, the student will report on the results of the research in both written and oral forms.
The B.S. in Biochemistry Program is intended for those students whose interests lie in a most exciting field of modern science. Graduates of this program can expect to be qualified to enter graduate programs in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and molecular biology, professional schools in the health sciences, and positions in industrial and government research laboratories and in industrial production facilities.
| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Natural Science: PHYS 131-141 and 132-142 Liberal Studies Electives: MATH 124, no courses with BIOC prefix; one course must be 200-level or higher. |
56-59 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
51 | ||
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Biochemistry I and Lab |
4sh |
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Biochemistry II and Lab |
4sh |
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Biochemistry Seminar I |
1sh (1) |
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Special Topics in Biochemistry |
3sh |
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Independent Research in Biochemistry |
2sh |
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Biochemistry Seminar II |
1sh (1) |
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Principles of Biology I |
4sh |
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Genetics |
3sh |
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Principles of Microbiology |
3sh |
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Laboratory Methods in Biology and Biotechnology |
3sh |
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Concepts in Chemistry |
4sh |
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Basic Inorganic Chemistry |
4sh |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4sh |
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Organic Chemistry II |
4sh |
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Analytical Methods |
4sh |
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Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences |
3sh |
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Controlled Electives: Advanced Biology course chosen from: |
3sh 3-4sh |
6-7 | |
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Other
Requirements: Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2) |
0-6 | ||
| Free Electives: | 7-11 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 124 | ||
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(1) 1sh each semester of senior year. (2) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. |
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| Minor–Biochemistry | 17-20 | ||
| Required Courses: | 8 | ||
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Biochemistry I and Lab (1a) |
4sh |
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Biochemistry II and Lab |
4sh |
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Other
Requirements: At least three controlled electives from following: (1) |
9-12 | ||
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Biochemistry Seminar I |
1sh |
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Special Topics in Biochemistry |
1-3sh |
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Biochemistry Seminar II |
1sh |
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Principles of Microbiology (1b, d) |
3sh |
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Genetics (1b) |
3sh |
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Cellular Physiology |
3sh |
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Comparative Animal Physiology (1d) |
3sh |
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Immunology (1d) |
3sh |
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Laboratory Methods in Biology and Biotechnology (1d) |
3sh |
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Plant Physiology (1d) |
3sh |
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Organic Chemistry II (1c) |
4sh |
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Instrumental Analysis (1c, d) |
4sh |
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| Analytical Methods |
4sh |
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(1) Or other 200-level or higher Biology or Chemistry courses with permission of chairperson of offering department. A minimum of 9sh is required. a. BIOL 111 and CHEM 232 are prerequisites. b. Required for Biology major. c. Required for Chemistry major. d. These courses have prerequisites not needed for the required courses. |
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