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Suggested
Schedule of Studies for Biochemistry
Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science that involves the application of methods and theories of chemistry to the study of biological phenomena. An undergraduate major in biochemistry prepares you for a variety of careers in industry, education, public service, and the health professions, or for graduate study and research in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and many related fields. Students have training opportunities in a wide range of research areas including protein biochemistry, membrane structure and function, molecular biology of gene regulation in animals, plants, and microorganisms, enzymatic reaction mechanisms, signal transduction, DNA repair, reproductive biology, protein-DNA interactions, plant and natural product biochemistry, and structural biology including NMR spectroscopy and x-ray crystallography.
The program offers two curricular options leading to the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. The biochemistry/biophysics option provides increased emphasis on chemistry, physics, mathematics, and physical biochemistry, and yields a minor in chemistry. The biochemistry/molecular biology option provides increased emphasis on molecular and cell biology, and yields a minor in molecular biology.
At the graduate level, the school offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Biochemistry and Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemistry).
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Overview
Course Requirements
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General Biochemistry w/Biophysics Option
A grade of C or better is required in all MBioS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail.
Freshman Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 105[P] |
4 |
Chem 106 [P] |
4 |
English 101 [W] |
3 |
Biol 106 [B] |
4 |
GenEd 110 [A] |
3 |
GenEd 111 [A] |
3 |
Math 171 [N] |
4 |
Math 172 [N] |
4 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 340 |
3 |
Phys 202 [P] |
4 |
| Chem 341 |
2 |
Chem 342 |
3 |
Phys 201 [P] |
4 |
Chem 343 |
2 |
Biol 107 [B] |
4 |
MBioS 301 |
4 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] |
3 |
Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
Junior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 303 |
4 |
MBioS 465 |
3 |
MBioS 304 [M] |
3 |
MBioS 498 or 499 |
3 |
Chem 220 |
2 |
Elective |
3 |
Chem 222 |
2 |
Intercultural [I,G,K] |
3 |
Complete Writing Portfolio |
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Communication Proficiency [W,C] |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] or Social Sciences [S, K] |
3 |
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Senior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 494 [M] |
1 |
Elective |
3 |
Electives |
5 |
Tier III Course [T]* |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
MBioS 414 |
3 |
MBioS 413 |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K]* |
3 |
MBioS 466 |
3 |
Science Elective* |
3 |
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*Science Elective: 3 credits of 300 or 400 level science courses.
General Biochemistry w/Molecular Biology Option
Freshman Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 105[P] |
4 |
Chem 106 [P] |
4 |
English 101 [W] |
3 |
Biol 107 [B] |
4 |
GenEd 110 [A] |
3 |
GenEd 111 [A] |
3 |
Biol 106 [B] |
4 |
Math 140 or 171 [N] |
4 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 340 |
3 |
Phys 102 or 202 [P] |
4 |
| Chem 341 |
2 |
Chem 342 |
3 |
Phys 101 or 201 [P] |
4 |
Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
MBioS 301 |
4 |
MBioS 303 |
4 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] |
3 |
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Junior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Elective |
2-3 |
MBioS 302 |
4 |
MBioS 304 [M] |
3 |
MBioS 498 or 499 |
3 |
Math 172, Stat 212 [N] or 412 |
3-4 |
Elective |
3 |
Communication Proficiency [W,C] |
3 |
Intercultural [I,G,K] |
3 |
Complete Writing Portfolio |
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MBioS 465 |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] or Social Sciences [S, K] |
3 |
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Senior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 494 [M] |
1 |
Elective |
3 |
Electives |
5 |
Tier III Course [T] |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
MBioS 414 |
3 |
MBioS 454 |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
MBioS 413 |
3 |
MBioS 401 |
3 |
Honors Students
Honors students complete Honors Requirements in place of General Education Requirements.
For Information on Academic Program
E-mail: smbugrad@wsu.edu
Phone Number: 509-335-1276
Office: Abelson 301
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