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The curriculum requirement to obtain a BS in Biochemistry consists of the general College of Science curriculum requirements and the following specific requirements:
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: 1 | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 2420 | Introductory Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 2421 | Introductory Electromagnetism | 4 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Biochemistry Major | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| CHEM 3131 | Lab for Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| CHEM 3332 | Biochem II: Dynam & Bioenerg | 3 |
| CHEM 4134 | Structural Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 4176 | Introduction to Research | 1 |
| CHEM 4334 | Structural Biochemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 4335 | Biophysical Chemistry | |
| CHEM 4376 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| General Chemistry (C) and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| The Periodic Table | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Analytical Chemistry and Lab for Chemistry 3310 | ||
| Physical Chemistry and Lab for Chemistry 3351 | ||
| Other Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107 | General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I | 4 |
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3314 & BIOL 3115 | Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3320 | Genetics | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MICR 2340 & MICR 2141 | General Microbiology and Gen Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| Prescribed Elective Courses | ||
| Select Three Hours: | ||
| BIOL 4223 & BIOL 4322 | Trans Electron Microscopy and Biol Ultrastruc Interpretation | 5 |
| BIOL 4388 | Mammalian Physiology | 3 |
| CHEM 3152 & CHEM 3352 | Lab for Chemistry 3352 and Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 4176 | Introduction to Research | 1 |
| CHEM 4211 & CHEM 4212 | Instrumental Meths Analyt Chem and Lab for Chemistry 4211 | 4 |
| CHEM 4328 | Advanced Topics Organic Chem | 3 |
| CHEM 4362 | Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHEM 4365 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4376 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| CHEM 4380 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
| MICR 3328 | Microorganisms in Ecosystems | 3 |
| MICR 3144 & MICR 3343 | Pathogenic Microbiology Lab and Pathogenic Microbiology | 4 |
| MICR 3146 & MICR 3345 | Microbial Physiology Lab and Microbial Physiology | 4 |
| MICR 4329 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| MICR 4351 | General Virology | 3 |
| MICR 4355 | Medical Mycology | 3 |
| ZOOL 4181 | Vertebrate Physiology Methods | 1 |
| ZOOL 4380 | Vertebrate Physiology | 3 |
| ZOOL 4384 | Neurobiology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major. |
| 2 | A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required of all Bachelor of Science degrees. |
| C | Course requires a grade of C or better. |
University Core Curriculum
NOTE: The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
Psychology and Criminal Justice majors and minors are required to take MATH 1320 Math for Social Sciences I (C) or a higher level Calculus course.
Business majors are required to take MATH 1320 Math for Social Sciences I (C) or a higher level Calculus course.
NOTE: All courses require a C or better
Communication
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select six hours of the following: (Note: ESL students should take ESOL 1300 & ESOL 1312 | 6 | |
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl (C) 1 | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl (C) 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
American History
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 (C) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 (C) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy & Culture
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| English Literature (C) | ||
| English Literature (C) | ||
| Intro to American Fiction (C) | ||
| Intro to American Drama (C) | ||
| Intro to American Poetry (C) | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 (C) | ||
| World History Since 1500 (C) | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy (C) | ||
| Ethics (C) | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Math in the Modern World (C) | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I (C) | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus I - Part A | ||
| Calculus I - Part B | ||
| Calculus I - Part C | ||
| Precalculus (C) | ||
| Pre-calculus - Part A | ||
| Pre-calculus - Part B | ||
| Pre-calculus - Part C | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Descriptive & Inferential Stat | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences - Lab
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Astronomy Lab I (C) | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab (C) | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory (C) | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I (C) | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II (C) | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Introductory Chemistry (C) | ||
| Introductory Chemistry (C) | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab (C) | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 (C) | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 (C) | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 (C) | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| General Physics I (C) | ||
| General Physics II (C) | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 1-4 | |
Life and Physical Sciences
A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select six hours of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Astronomy Lab I (C) | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System(C) | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies (C) | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab (C) | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory (C) | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology (C) | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I (C) | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II (C) | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I (C) | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II (C) | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry (C) | ||
| Introductory Chemistry (C) | ||
| Introductory Chemistry (C) | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab (C) | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci (C) | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 (C) | ||
| Physical Geography (C) | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 (C) | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 (C) | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology (C) | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol (C) | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I (C) | ||
| General Physics II (C) | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| 1 | Based on the major selected, options listed might not be applicable; please refer to the prerequisite area at top if one is present. |
Political Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics (C) | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics (C) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog (C) | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology(C) | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics (C) | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Economics (C) | ||
| Principles of Economics (C) | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics(C) | ||
| Cultural Geography (C) | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics (C) | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (C) | ||
| Introduction to Sociology (C) | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Creative Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation (C) | ||
| History of Art I (C) | ||
| History of Art II (C) | ||
| Dance Appreciation (C) | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. (C) | ||
| Intro to Music History | ||
| Music Appreciation (C) | ||
| Jazz to Rock (C) | ||
| Introduction to Theatre (C) | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Component Area Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking (C) | ||
| Business/Profession Comm (C) | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry (C) | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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