Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (71 units)

• BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
• BIOL 315R - Cell Biology (3 units)
• BCH 110 - Success Strategies in Biochemistry (2 units) (required of entering fall freshmen only)
• BCH 121 - Current Issues in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1 unit) (required of freshmen only)
• BCH 303 - Biochemical Analysis (3 units)
• BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
• BCH 403 - Biochemistry Lab (2 units)
• BCH 405 - Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BCH 406 - Molecular Biology Laboratory (3 units)
• BCH 407 - Senior Thesis I (3 units)

• BCH 408 - Senior Thesis II  (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone requirement above.)

• BCH 413 - Molecular Biophysics (3 units)
• BCH 417 - Metabolic Regulation (3 units)
• BCH 420 - Proseminar (1 unit)
• BCH 421 - Proseminar (1 unit)
• CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
• CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
• CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 units) (CHEM 347  accepted with advisor’s approval)
• CHEM 425 - Biophysical Chemistry (3 units)
• MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
• PHYS 151R - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units) OR
• PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) AND
• PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
• PHYS 152R - Gen Physics II & Lab (4 units) OR
• PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) AND
• PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)
• APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)
• Upper division ANSC, BIOL, CHEM elective (BIOL 395  is not an acceptable elective) (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (5-10 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule