Chemistry & Biochemistry
C hemistry & B iochemistry Faculty
biology and chemistry. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry program 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 businesses and governmental agencies. General Education Requirements Physical Science majors automatically meet the general education requirement of 8 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Required Courses Required lower division courses (24 credits) includ BIOS 111 General Biology I Credit(s): 3. BIOS 113 General Biology I Laboratory Credit(s): 1. CHEM 105 General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4. CHEM 106 General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4. MATH 105 Calculus I Credit(s): 4. Choose one of the following two options: PHSC 111 Physics I Credit(s): 3. AND PHSC 117 Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1. AND PHSC 112 Physics II Credit(s): 3. AND PHSC 118 Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1.
Chair :
John Bloom, Ph.D.
Bloom
Professor
Chen, Ridley, Silzel
Associate Professor
Johnson, Pichaj
Assistant Professor
Mission & Learning Outcomes The mission of the Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Department at Biola University is to train and mentor students to become skilled scientists, engineers, and educators in the physical sciences who will glorify God, serve others, and be good stewards of His creation. Further, we strive to serve as a resource for science education and science-faith integration to the greater Biola community, fostering a greater appreciation for the power and creativity of our God as we study His material creation. 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 and theories of chemistry such 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) to use laboratory methods and instrumentation, (4) to make use of basic resource material in chemistry. Chemistry Degree Program The Chemistry, Physics, Engineering department offers two majors with chemistry as the major component: Biochemistry and Physical Science with the chemistry concentration. Because our modern technology is so dependent on chemistry, these majors are in high demand in industry, medicine, education and government agencies. Note: Please see the Chemistry, Physics & Engineering Department section of the catalog for detailed information regarding the Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science with a Chemistry concentration. Biochemistry Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living systems; thus this interdisciplinary program requires upper division course work both in
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General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat General Physics I Laboratory General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism General Physics II Laboratory
PHSC 132
Credit(s): 3.
AND PHSC 134 AND PHSC 233 AND PHSC 237
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1.
Required upper division courses (28 credits) includ BIOS 312 Cell & Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 5. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2.
Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311 CHEM 312 CHEM 350 CHEM 402 CHEM 411 CHEM 412 CHEM 413
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry I
Biochemistry I Biochemistry II
Laboratory in Biochemistry Physical Science Seminar
PHSC 460 Credit(s): 1. In addition, 7 credits of electives are required (3 of which must be upper division) to be chosen from BIOS 112 General Biology II Credit(s): 3. BIOS 114 General Biology II Laboratory Credit(s): 1. BIOS 281 Physiology Credit(s): 4. BIOS 282 Microbiology Credit(s): 4.
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