Program Overview:
The Biochemistry major provides the opportunity for students to concentrate on an increasingly important academic discipline within the context of their Saint Rose Core and science education. The Biochemistry major is an excellent choice for pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students; for graduate study in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry; and for students who are interested in careers ranging from allied health professions, biochemical research in government and industrial laboratories to careers in forensics or the chemical or pharmaceutical industries. Once a student has matriculated, all major requirements must be taken at Saint Rose unless formal written permission to do otherwise is given by the advisor and the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences with consultation of the instructor.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Brian Jensen
Co-Chair, Physical and Biological Sciences Department
Email: jensenb@strose.edu
Dr. Brad Bauer
Co-Chair, Physical and Biological Sciences Department
Email: bauerb@strose.edu
Program Webpage: Biochemistry, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Biochemistry (76 credits)
SCI 399 (Natural Sciences Colloquium is required during the first year at The College of Saint Rose.
All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.
The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences highly recommends that all students majoring in the sciences take CSC 202 in fulfillment of their Core 7 requirement. The Department of Physical and Biological Science recommends that students majoring in Biochemistry take MAT 201 as an elective.
For those interested in pre-professional programs such as pre-medical or pre-veterinary studies, refer to the Academic Programs and Options section of this catalog.
Students failing a course in the major three times will be dismissed from the major.
For those interested in honors-level undergraduate research, please see the Research Honors section.
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 120 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Year 1
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Spring Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM 191 General Chemistry 2
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4
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BIO 191 Principles of Biology 2
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4
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MAT 191 Calculus 2
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4
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Core Requirement/General Elective
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3-4
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Year 2
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Fall Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM 201 Organic Chemistry 1
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4
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PHY 190 Fund. of Physics 1
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4
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Core Requirement/General Elective
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6-8
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Spring Semester
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(16 credits)
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CHM 202 Organic Chemistry 2
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4
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PHY 191 Fund. of Physics 2
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4
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| Core Requirement/General Elective |
4 |
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BIO 258 Genetics
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4
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Year 3
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Fall Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM/BIO 307 Biochemistry 1 OR CHM 401 Physical Chemistry 1
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4
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BIO 351 Cell Biology
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4
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Core Requirement/General Elective
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7-8
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Spring Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM 409 Biochemistry 2 OR CHM 402 Physical Chemistry 2
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4
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BIO 354 Immunology or BIO 360 Developmental Biology
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4
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Core Requirement/General Elective
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6-8
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Year 4
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Fall Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM 401 Physical Chemistry 1 OR CHM/BIO 307 Biochemistry 1
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4
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| BIO 350 Microbiology |
4 |
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BIO 400/CHM 400 Undergraduate Research
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1-4
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Core Requirement/General Elective
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7-12
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Spring Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM 402 Physical Chemistry 2 OR BIO 409 Biochemistry 2
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4
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CHM 203 Quantitative Analysis
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4
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BIO 400/CHM 400 Undergraduate Research
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1-4
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Core Requirement/General Elective
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3-8
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Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
The program in biochemistry provides excellent preparation for laboratory work, research, medical school, veterinary school, allied health professions, or graduate study.
Getting the undergraduate experiences necessary to qualify a student for medical, dental, or veterinary school can be challenging. While no specific undergraduate major is required, Biochemistry combined with field specific courses is strongly recommended. Faculty members at The College of Saint Rose help to ensure that students who want to go to medical, dental, or veterinary school have the advice, coursework, and support they need to help them prepare an effective application. Students are guided by the Pre-Med committee, a group of six faculty members who are dedicated to keeping students on-track for their chosen field.
Find Out More:
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