Biochemistry Major
Saint Joseph’s University’s biochemistry major teaches students the branch of science concerned with the chemical processes within living systems. Through a comprehensive curriculum, you’ll explore the molecules and complex structures that make up organisms, giving you the knowledge and skills to work for leading drug companies, research laboratories, universities and other industries across the globe.
The bachelor in biochemistry program also offers the opportunity to choose specialty electives based on your area of interest or career goals, such as Pharmacognosy, Medical Chemistry and Computer-Aided Drug Design. You'll also get to conduct research alongside faculty who are experts in structural biochemistry, immunology, biochemical genetics and more.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BIO 132 | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
BIO 132L | Introductory Biology I Lab | 1 |
BIO 133 | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
BIO 133L | Introductory Biology II Lab | 1 |
BIO 402 | Advanced Cell Biology | 4 |
BIO 402L | Advanced Cell Biology Lab | 0 |
BIO 462 | Genetics | 4 |
BIO 462L | Genetics Lab | 0 |
CHM 120 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
CHM 120L | General Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
CHM 125 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
CHM 125L | General Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
CHM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHM 210L | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
CHM 215 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHM 215L | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
CHM 300 | Discussions in Chemistry | 1 |
CHM 320 | Physical Chem for Chem Bio | 3 |
CHM 230 | Basic Inorganic Chemsitry | 3 |
CHM 341 | Molecular Structure Biochemist | 3 |
CHM 342 | Nucleic Acid Biochemistry | 3 |
CHM 343 | Intermediary Metabolic Biochem | 3 |
CHM 361 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
CHM 361L | Analytical Chemistry Laborator | 1 |
CHM 402 | Seminar in Chemistry II | 1 |
CHM 204 | Literature of Chemistry | 1 |
CHM 444 | Biochemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CHM 445 | Thermodynamics & Stat Mechanic | 3 |
CHM 445L | Biochemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
CHM 310 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHM 310L | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
MAT 128 | Applied Statistics | 3-4 |
or MAT 213 | Calculus III | |
PHY 105 | University Physics I | 3 |
or PHY 211 | ||
PHY 105L | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
or PHY 211L | Physics I Laboratory | |
PHY 106 | University Physics II | 3 |
or PHY 212 | Physics II | |
PHY 106L | University Physics Lab II | 1 |
or PHY 212L | Physics II Laboratory | |
Biochemistry Elective | 6 | |
MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |