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Sample Course Sequence for the BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology This is one example of many possible schedules. Major requirements are in BOLD. Consult a Divisional or Biochemistry and Cell Biology Major advisor to customize your degree plan. This sample assumes no AP credit. FALL SPRING FRESHMAN 15 16 BIOC 201 – Introductory Biology I 3 BIOC 211 – Exp. Biosci. Lab (1 st half sem) 2 CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I and CHEM 123 lab 3 1 CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II and CHEM 124 lab 3 1 MATH 101 – Single Var. Calculus I 3 MATH 102 – Single Var. Calculus II 3 BIOC 111 – Lab Fundamentals (or pass out) 1 OPEN – Open elective (BIOC 300**) 3 BIOC/FSEM 115 — (optional, 2 nd half sem) 1 DIST – Distribution course 3 FWIS/DIST – FWIS/Distribution course 3 LPAP – Lifetime Phys Activity elective 1 SOPHOMORE 16 18 BIOC 341 – Cell Biology 3 BIOC 344 – Genetics 3 PHYS 125 – General Physics I 4 PHYS 126 – General Physics II 4 CHEM 211 – Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 212 – Organic Chemistry II 3 MATH 211 – Diff. Eq. 3 and CHEM 215 – Organic Lab 2 DIST – Distribution course 3 DIST – Distribution course 3 DIST – Distribution course 3 JUNIOR 17 18 BIOC 301 – Biochemistry I 3 BIOC 302 – Biochemistry II 3 NATSCI/ENG 300+ elective 3 NATSCI/ENG 300+ elective 3 BIOC 311 – Advanced Exp. Biosciences 2 BIOC 310 – Independent research (OPEN) 3 BIOC 310 – Independent research (adv lab*) 3 DIST – Distribution course 3 DIST – Distribution course 3 OPEN—Open elective 3 OPEN – Open elective 3 OPEN – Open elective 3 SENIOR 16 15 BIOC 400-level elective*** 3 BIOC 400-level elective 3 BIOC 300+ level lab* 1 BIOC 352 – Physical Chemistry for Biosci. 3 BIOC 310 Independent Research (OPEN) 3 BIOC 310 – Independent Research (OPEN) 3 DIST – Distribution course 3 OPEN – Open elective 3 OPEN – Open elective 3 OPEN – Open elective 3 OPEN – Open elective 3 Credit totals in this sample: Major requirements (71 hours), Outside of major (60 hours) = 131 total hours *Two advanced labs are needed. Independent research (BIOC 310, BIOC 401/402/412, HONS 470/471) can substitute for one of the advanced labs. This lab substitution can only be used only once in your Rice career. **This course is recommended for students who have AP credit for BIOC 201 and those wanting additional foundation before taking the other 300-level BIOC courses. BIOC 300 will fulfill a NATSCI/ENG 300+ elective if taken before other 300-level BIOC courses. ***400-level courses have limited enrollment and spring sections fill quickly. Students are advised to take at least one in the fall to make sure that they are able to complete this requirement before graduation. General Notes: • Difference between BA and BS: The BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology requires one fewer 400-level elective than BS and requires only two of the following courses: BIOC 302, BIOC 344, BIOC 352. • Offered both Fall and Spring: BIOC 111, BIOC 115, BIOC 211, BIOC 310, BIOC 311. Other courses may offer sections both semesters. Check the schedule each year to verify. • Common prerequisites for BIOC 300/400-level lecture and lab electives (take these early): BIOC 111, BIOC 211, BIOC 201, CHEM 211, BIOC 301, BIOC 341, and BIOC 344 See the General Announcements (http://ga.rice.edu/) or the BCB Department web site for more details and for a listing of current courses. 8
Major Requirements for the BS Biochemistry and Cell Biology NUMBER CREDIT TITLE MATH 101 or 111/112 3-6 Single Variable Calculus I MATH 102 3 Single Variable Calculus II MATH 211 3 Ordinary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra PHYS 125, 101, or 111 3-4 General Physics I or Mechanics (with lab) PHYS 126, 102, or 112 4 General Physics II or Electricity & Magnetism (with lab) CHEM 121 or 151 3 General/Honors Chemistry I CHEM 122 or 152 3 General/Honors Chemistry II CHEM 123 or 153 1 General/Honors Chemistry Lab I CHEM 124 or 154 1 General/Honors Chemistry Lab II CHEM 211 or 251 3 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 212 or 252 3 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 215 2 Organic Chemistry Lab BIOC 111 (or test out) 1 Fundamentals of Experimental Biology BIOC 201 3 Introductory Biology BIOC 211 2 Intermediate Experimental Biosciences BIOC 301 3 Biochemistry I BIOC 302* 3 Biochemistry II BIOC 311 2 Advanced Experimental Biosciences lab BIOC 341 3 Cell Biology BIOC 344* 3 Molecular Biology and Genetics BIOC 352* 3 Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences BIOC lab elective 1 1-4 300+level lab from approved list BIOC lab elective 2 1-4 300+level lab from approved list NSCI/ENG 300+ 3 Any 300+level Science/Engineering course NSCI/ENG 300+ 3 Any 300+level Science/Engineering course BIOC 4xx 3 400-level BIOC Capstone BIOC 4xx* 3 400-level BIOC Capstone *The BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology requires one fewer 400-level elective and requires only two of the following courses: BIOC 302, BIOC 344, BIOC 352 Some general graduation requirements for all Rice students • Complete at least 60 hours of coursework outside of the major • Complete at least 120 semester hours (BCB majors typically complete more than 120 hours) • Complete at least 48 hours of all degree work in upper-level courses (at the 300 level or higher) • Complete all Rice courses satisfying degree requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.67 or higher • Complete all Rice courses that satisfy major and/or minor requirements (as designated by the department) with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 or higher. • Satisfy the Writing and Communication requirement • Complete one Lifetime Physical Activity Program (LPAP) course for one credit. Students with disabilities may make special arrangements to satisfy this requirement. • Complete courses to satisfy the distribution requirements (12 credits D1 and 12 credits D2 (D3 covered in BCB major)) 9
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