Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors study the area of science where biology and chemistry intersect. It is an ideal major for students with strong interest in both biology and chemistry as it prepares students for graduate studies and professional studies in medical sciences, in addition to industry and government careers that require in-depth knowledge of either chemistry or biology.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (75 units)

Lower Division Requirements

BIO 146 - General Biology I with Lab
BIO 148 - General Biology II with Lab
CHE 101 - Orientation to the Discipline
CHE 115 - General Chemistry I
CHE 115L - General Chemistry I Lab
CHE 125 - General Chemistry II
CHE 125L - General Chemistry II Lab
CHE 230 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling
MAT 245 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
MAT 255 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
PHY 214 - Physics I
PHY 214L - Physics I Lab
PHY 224 - Physics II
PHY 224L - Physics II Lab

Upper Division Requirements

BIO 330 - Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab
BIO 430 - Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology
BIO 435 - Proteomics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics with Lab
CHE 321 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis with Lab
CHE 351 - Organic Chemistry I with Lab
CHE 352 - Organic Chemistry II with Lab
CHE 415 - Physical Chemistry I
CHE 443 - Biochemistry I with Lab
CHE 444 - Biochemistry II with Lab

Upper Division Elective Requirement

Complete four (4) units from the following:

BIO 313 - Genetics
BIO 440 - Pharmacology with Discussion
BIO 489 - Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis with Lab

Upper Division Research Requirement

Complete a four (4) unit sequence from the following:

BIO 380 - Biology Seminar
BIO 490 - Senior Research in Biology (3 units)
OR
CHE 480 - Chemistry Research Seminar
CHE 490 - Senior Research in Chemistry (3 units)

Recommended Courses

PHY 214D - Physics I Discussion
PHY 224D - Physics II Discussion