Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Major
Biochemistry majors must earn a grade of C or better in CHEM 115N- 116N, 311, 312, 313, 314, 321, and 322. The grade point average in the major for biochemistry majors is calculated based on Old Dominion University grades in all chemistry and biology courses.
Biochemistry Major Requirements:
In addition to completing the university�s lower division general education requirements and upper division general education requirements, a biochemistry major must complete the following courses.
| Chemistry Courses |
|
Hrs |
| CHEM 115N-116N |
Foundations of Chemistry I & II |
8 |
| CHEM 211-213 |
Organic Chemistry Lecture I & II |
6 |
| CHEM 212-214 |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I & II |
4 |
| CHEM 321 |
Analytical Chemistry Lecture |
3 |
| CHEM 322 |
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
| CHEM 331-333 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture I & II |
6 |
| CHEM 441 |
Introductory Biochemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 443 |
Intermediate Biochemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 442W-444 |
Biochemistry Laboratory I & II |
4 |
| CHEM 485 |
Biochemistry Seminar |
1 |
Other Required Courses
| BIOL 115N-116N |
General Biology I & II |
8 |
| BIOL ELE* |
Upper-level Biology elective |
3-5 |
| MATH 163 |
Precalculus II |
3 |
| MATH 211 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| MATH 212 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| MATH 312 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| PHYS 231N-232N |
University Physics I & II |
8 |
| CS 149D |
Elements of Computer Science |
3 |
*Biology electives must be selected from the following courses: BIOL 315, 332, 407, 409, 412, 423, 424
Biochemistry majors must have a C or better in 115N-116N, 311-313, 312-314, 321, and 322, and must complete a minimum of 12 credits in upper level (300/400) chemistry courses at Old Dominion University.Written permission by the CDA or chair is required prior to taking upper level chemistry courses at other institutions.
Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall and in the major, 120 credit hours, passage of the Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency, and completion of Senior Assessment. Additional hours may be required to meet the foreign language requirement. Biochemistry majors may not use the chemistry minor to fulfill upper-division general education requirements.
Accelerated Track Program:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers an accelerated track program to provide outstanding students the chance to complete both the B.S. in biochemistry and an M.S. in chemistry (see biochemistry and clinical chemistry track descriptions for the M.S. program) in five years. Graduate courses will begin during the fall semester of the student�s senior year and continue through the summer of the fifth year.
Contact the departmental office for more information at (757) 683-4078.
