Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

Spring Semester S.H.
CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar ......................... 1
CHEM 560 Adv Organic Techniques .................. 4
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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
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CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222, and
223. A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in each of
the above courses. 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 includes CHEM 340, 341, 346,
360, 361, 390, 391, 470, 471, 472, 473, 490,
491, and 537, 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 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.
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY / 363
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.
A maximum number of 12 semester hours of Chemistry/
Biochemistry Internship and/or Directed Research
(CHEM 393, 493, 499, 599) may be included toward
the 124-hour baccalaureate requirement.
Minor Requirements: Biochemistry
BIOL 101, 111, 201; CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220,
221, 222, 223, and 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.
Variances
Petitions for waivers of departmental requirements or
prerequisites should be addressed to the Chairperson of the
Department.