Biochemistry B.S.
The Biochemistry Program is a joint program between the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Division of Biological Sciences. Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science that integrates chemistry and biology to understand the molecular basis of life. The program offers a B.S. in Biochemistry and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics.
Undergraduate majors receive a solid foundation in both chemistry and biology. Biochemistry courses are usually taken in the junior year allowing majors to become involved in research with faculty and to take electives in their senior year. The major also introduces students to computer science, an essential tool in modern biochemistry. The B.S. in Biochemistry prepares students for advanced degrees in biochemistry or biophysics, for medical, dental or veterinary schools and for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. A Health Professions option is also offered within the B.S. in Biochemistry for students whose career goals are in fields related to biochemistry. This option allows more flexibility in upper division electives, permitting students to tailor the degree to their needs.
The graduate degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics prepare students to be independent researchers in academic laboratories or in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through coursework and independent research, graduate students in this program will become adept at the physical and structural methods necessary to probe important problems in the life sciences at the molecular level. In collaboration with the Center for Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics, the Biochemistry Program provides state-of-the-art facilities for research in biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology.
Prospective students desiring further information on these degrees should contact the Program Director by visiting the Biochemistry Program web site: http://hs.umt.edu/biochemistry/
High School Preparation: In addition to the general University admission requirements, it is strongly recommended that a student take four years of mathematics, four years of science, and a foreign language.
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
College Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 96
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Lower Division Core | 54 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology | ||
General and Organic Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Mathematics | ||
Computer Science | ||
Upper Division Core | 26 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology | ||
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Physical Chemistry | ||
Advanced Electives | 16 | |
Total Hours | 96 |
Lower Division Core
Rule: Must complete the following subcategories
54 Total Credits Required
Biochemistry
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BCH 110 | Intro Biology for Biochemists | 3 |
BCH 111 | Intro Biol for Biochemists Lab | 1 |
BCH 294 | Seminar/Workshop | 1 |
Total Hours | 5 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Biology
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIOB 272 | Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General and Organic Chemistry
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CHMY 141N | College Chemistry I | 4 |
CHMY 142N | College Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHMY 143N | College Chemistry II | 4 |
CHMY 144N | College Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
CHMY 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHMY 222 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
CHMY 223 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHMY 224 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
Total Hours | 20 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
PHSX 215N | Fund of Physics w/Calc I | 4 |
PHSX 216N | Physics Laboratory I w/Calc | 1 |
PHSX 217N | Fund of Physics w/Calc II | 4 |
PHSX 218N | Physics Laboratory II w/Calc | 1 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
M 171 | Calculus I | 4 |
M 172 | Calculus II | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Computer Science
Rule: The following course is required
Note: We advise that students take CSCI 250 in their third year after completing lower division biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics coursework.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CSCI 250 | Computer Mdlng/Science Majors | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Division Core
Rule: Must complete the following subcategories
26 Total Credits Required
Biochemistry
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BCH 480 | Advanced Biochemistry I | 3 |
BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Biology
Rule: The following course is required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BIOB 425 | Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Analytical Chemistry
Rule: All of the following courses are required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CHMY 311 | Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis | 4 |
CHMY 421 | Advanced Instrument Analysis | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Inorganic Chemistry
Rule: The following course is required
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CHMY 401 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physical Chemistry
Rule: Choose 1 of the following courses
Note: Students planning to attend graduate school in biochemistry or biophysics are strongly advised to take the CHMY 373-CHMY 371
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CHMY 360 | Applied Physical Chemistry | 3-4 |
or CHMY 373 | Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs | |
Total Hours | 3-4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Electives
Rule: Choose 16 credits from the courses listed
Note: No more than 3 credits combined of BIOB 490, CHMY 490, CHMY 498 and BCH 490. No more than 3 credits combined of CHMY 397CHMY 494
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Select 16 credits from the following: | 16 | |
BCH 490 | Undergraduate Research | |
BIOB 301 | Developmental Biology | |
BIOB 375 | General Genetics | |
BIOB 410 | Immunology | |
BIOB 411 | Immunology Laboratory | |
BIOB 440 | Biological Electron Microscopy | |
BIOB 486 | Genomics | |
BIOB 490 | Adv Undergrad Research | |
BIOH 365 | Human AP I for Health Profsns | |
BIOH 370 | Human AP II for Health Profsns | |
BIOH 405 | Hematology | |
BIOH 462 | Principles Medical Physiology | |
BIOM 360 | General Microbiology | |
BIOM 361 | General Microbiology Lab | |
BIOM 400 | Medical Microbiology | |
BIOM 410 | Microbial Genetics | |
BIOM 411 | Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab | |
BIOM 427 | General Parasitology | |
BIOM 428 | General Parasitology Lab | |
BIOM 435 | Virology | |
CHMY 371 | Phys Chem-Qntm Chm & Spctrscpy | |
CHMY 397 | Teaching Chemistry | |
CHMY 402 | Advanced Inorganic Chem Lab | |
CHMY 403 | Descriptive Inorganic Chem | |
CHMY 442 | Aquatic Chemistry | |
CHMY 465 | Organic Spectroscopy | |
CHMY 466 | FT-NMR Optn for Undrgrd Rsrch | |
CHMY 490 | Undergraduate Research | |
CHMY 494 | Seminar/Workshop | |
CHMY 498 | Internship/Cooperative Educ | |
CSCI 451 | Computational Biology | |
PHAR 421 | Medicinal Chem I | |
PHAR 422 | Medicinal Chem II | |
Total Hours | 16 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-