2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

to the time of the student’s scheduled graduation. The student must
attempt a retest at least once a semester until successful completion of
the exam. In the event that a student needs to repeat an exam for the
second, third, or final time, evidence of preparation must be
presented. Reexamination cannot be scheduled earlier than two weeks
following a previous examination.
THE BACHELOR OF ARTS-BIOCHEMISTRY
Students who earn the B.A. with a major in biochemistry will be
appropriately competent in the following areas:
• Atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding
• The language of chemistry: verbal, written, numerical, and
graphical presentation of chemical concepts
• Equilibria and stoichiometry
• Periodic relationships
• Thermochemistry
• Physical measurements of chemical systems
• Chemistry laboratory skills, including data organization and analysis
• Recognition, structure, and reactivity of the major organic
functional groups
• Experimental synthesis and characterization of organic compounds
by physical and instrumental methods
• In-depth study of biological molecules and metabolism
• Techniques of biotechnology.
Students earn these competencies by pursuing the following courses
required for the Bachelor of Arts-Biochemistry:
General Chemistry 1101, 1102
Organic Chemistry 2201, 2202
Biophysical Chemistry 3311
Junior Seminar, Chemistry 3371
Biochemistry, Chemistry 4421, 4422
Senior Seminar, Chemistry 4471
Math 1114 or 1121
Physics 1101, 1102
Suggested but not required Biology
8 semester hours
8 semester hours
4 semester hours
2 semester hour
8 semester hours
2 semester hours
3 semester hours
8 semester hours
8 semester hours
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