Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

Spring Semester S.H.
CHEM 430 Adv Inorganic Chemistry I . . .3
CHEM 431 Adv Inorganic Chem I Lab . . .1
CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar................1
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Biochemistry
Objectives:
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree program
is designed to prepare the student for a career in the
intensively active biochemistry or chemical biology fields,
seeking to understand the functions and intricate
interactions of those molecules that give rise to the
phenomenon of life. There are many opportunities either
for immediate entry into the field or for further study at
the graduate level. In addition, for qualified students,
biochemistry is one of the best preparations for entry into
health professional schools.
The American Chemical Society is reviewing a proposal to
certify the BS in Biochemistry as an approved “Chemistry
with Biochemistry emphasis” degree.
Major Requirements:
Lower Division Requirements: Biochemistry
CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222,
and 223. A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in
each of these. BIOL 101, 111, 112, 201, and
202; CHEM 190; MATH 131 and 132; PHYS
101, 103, 201, and 203. With approval of the
chairperson, MATH 122 and 123; PHYS 253,
254, 255, and 256 may be substituted, as a
complete package, for MATH 131 and 132;
PHYS 101, 103, 201, and 203.
Upper Division Requirements: Biochemistry
30 upper division semester hours of chemistry
and biochemistry, which will include CHEM 340,
341, 346, 360, 361, 390, 391, 470, 471,
472, 473, 490, 491, and 537, 570, 580, or
other advanced biochemical elective, but not
CHEM 495. Three upper division courses in
biology which will include BIOL 356 and two
others selected from BIOL 330, 351, 353, 361,
371, 437, 439, 443, 445, or 449. It is
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recommended that this selection include one
laboratory course or one molecular biology
course. An additional advanced biochemistry
elective may be taken in place of one of the upper
division biology courses.
Students wishing to be awarded ACS certification
may take CHEM 460 and 461 in place of one of
the upper division biology electives.
Except for CHEM 390 and 490, a grade of at
least C (2.0) must be obtained in each course
included in the upper division requirements of the
major.
Strongly recommended for those intending
graduate study: CHEM 499 or 599; German,
Japanese, Russian, or other appropriate modern
language.
A maximum number of 12 semester hours of
Chemistry/Biochemistry Co-op and/or Directed
Research (CHEM 393, 493, 499, 599) may be
included toward the 124-hour baccalaureate
requirement.
Minor Requirements: Biochemistry
Variances:
BIOL 101, 111, 201; CHEM 110, 111, 112,
113, 220, 221, 222, 223, 370, or 470; and 4
additional upper division semester hours selected
from CHEM 471, 472, 473, or 580 or other
advanced biochemical elective including one
upper division laboratory course. These must be
selected under the direction of the Chairperson of
the Department.
A grade of C (2.0) must be obtained in each
course included in the minor.
Petitions for waivers of departmental requirements or
prerequisites should be addressed to the Chairperson of
the Department.