Chemistry & Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living systems. Thus, this interdisciplinary program requires upper division course work both in biology and chemistry. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Mission & Learning Outcomes This major is designed especially for those students planning a career in health professions. The requirements for schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and medical technology are met within this major. This program also prepares one for graduate school in a variety of bioscience programs. There are excellent opportunities for careers in biotechnical, pharmaceutical and environmental related businesses and governmental agencies. General Education Requirements Physical Science majors automatically meet the general education requirement of eight units of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or four units of college foreign language.
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Faculty
Jim Rynd, Ph.D
Chair
Rynd
Professor
Silzel
Associate Professor
Ridley
Assistant Professor
Pichaj
Instructor
Chemistry
Mission & Learning Outcomes In obedience to our Lord’s call to make new the creation, to serve others, and to glorify God, the programs in Chemistry and Physics have as their mission to prepare servant– leaders in the physical sciences who appreciate how these fields manifest the power and creativity of God. Further, we seek to serve as a resource for science education to the greater Biola community While primarily providing service courses for other programs, the department does offer two programs with chemistry as the major component. These are Biochemistry and Physical Science with a chemistry concentration. Since chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes, the sequence of courses is designed to meet the needs of students as they prepare for programs that require an understanding of the nature of matter. The objective of these courses is to equip the student with an understanding of the laws of theories of chemistry so that the student will be able (1) to explain the basic physical and chemical properties of matter in terms of molecular structure, (2) to do quantitative problem solving, (3) use laboratory methods and instrumentation, (4) to make use of basic resource material in chemistry. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science with a Chemistry concentration is offered. The requirenments for this major are given under the Physical Science Department.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Required lower division courses (24 units) include:
General Biology I
Units: 3
BIOS 111
General Biology I Laboratory
Units: 1
BIOS 111L
General Chemistry I General Chemistry II
Units: 4
CHEM 105
Units: 4
CHEM 106
Calculus I Physics I
Units: 4
MATH 105
Units: 3
PHSC 111
Physics I Laboratory
Units: 1
PHSC 111L
Physics II
Units: 3
PHSC 112
Physics II Laboratory or the 132–233 sequence
Units: 1
PHSC 112L
General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat
Units: 3
PHSC 132
General Physics I Laboratory
Units: 1
PHSC 132L
General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism
Units: 3
PHSC 233
General Physics II Laboratory
Units: 1
PHSC 233L
Required upper division courses (28 units) include:
Cell & Molecular Biology
Units: 3
BIOS 312
Biochemistry I Biochemistry II
Units: 3
BIOS 411
Units: 3
BIOS 412
Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
Units: 3
CHEM 301
Units: 3
CHEM 302
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Units: 1
CHEM 311
Units: 1
CHEM 312
Laboratory in Biochemistry
Units: 2
CHEM 413
Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry
Units: 5
CHEM 350
Units: 3
CHEM 402
Physical Science Seminar
Units: 1
PHSC 460
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