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Chemistry – Concentration in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

Bachelor of Science

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Chemical biologists study life at the molecular level, revolutionizing healthcare, agriculture, and biotech with groundbreaking techniques.

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By studying the chemical processes within living organisms, and influencing those processes through the application of chemical techniques, chemical biologists seek to understand life at the cellular and molecular level. Through this new and exciting approach, this field is having a profound impact on our world, revolutionizing healthcare, advancing agriculture, expanding the frontier of biotechnology, and formulating live-saving medicines.

Our four-year program in this dynamic transdisciplinary subject provides students with a strong foundation for a career in scientific research, but also for professions within the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and forensic science, for example. It is also an ideal preparation for entrance into a graduate program with a scientific or medical focus.

 

Why LTU?
  • Dedicated faculty with extensive research and industry experience who are ready to mentor students through professional networking and career placement assistance
  • Program is approved by the American Chemical Society, a professional organization that promotes excellence in chemistry education
  • Opportunities to join our many science-related student organizations, including our American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and American Chemical Society student chapters.
source - Mark Lester

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Concentration in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology
Chemistry Course Sequences
Natural Sciences Requirements

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Concentration in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology
Chemistry Course Sequences
Natural Sciences Requirements

» Curriculum

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Biology 1
Must have one high school science course. The basic structure, chemistry and energetics of a cell. Mechanisms of inheritance, gene structure and function, and Mendelian genetics, Origin and history of life, mechanisms evolution, and introduction to systematics. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 3 hrs.

BIO1213

3

Biology 1 Lab
Course description not found.

BIO1221

1

Introduction to Science
Introduction to scientific thinking with emphasis on collaboration, community, and scientific communication. Hands-on experiments and laboratory safety. Exploration of institutional resources and active areas of scientific research at LTU.

PSC1161

1

College Composition
College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.

COM1103

3

University Chemistry 1
May need 1 year high school chemistry and chemistry placement or math placement. Laws and concepts of chemistry and their application to chemical systems. The liquid and solid states, phase changes and phase diagrams, topics in the chemistry of materials, oxidation-reduction chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and gas-phase equilibrium. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr., 3 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 1074, MCS 1414, MCS 1424.

CHM1213

3

University Chemistry 1 Lab

University Chem 1 Lab – Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1213. Lab 3 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1213.

CHM1221

1

Calculus 1
Topics include, limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, mean value theorem, applications of differentiation, anti-derivatives, indefinite integrals, inverse trigonometric functions, substitutions, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integration. Applications will be emphasized. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.

MCS1414

4

Total Credits:

16

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Biology 2
Must have one high school science course. The biology, structure, physiology, development and reproduction of plants. Animals anatomy and physiology including nervous system, gas exchange, excretion, the circulatory system, and reproduction. An introduction to animal behavior and the impact of pollution. Survey of ecology, biogeography, and population biology, conservation biology. Lecture 3 hrs.

BIO1223

3

Biology 2 Lab
Course description not found.

BIO1231

1

University Chemistry 2
Modern concepts of molecular-orbital theory and spectroscope methods. The solution state and colligative properties of solutions, and solution-phase equilibrium theory applied to solubility, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, and complex formation. Descriptive chemistry of the main-group and transition elements. Lecture 3 hrs.

CHM1223

3

University Chemistry 2 Lab
Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1223. Lab 3 hrs. 1 hour credit. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1223.

CHM1231

1

Engaging Ancient Texts
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM1213

3

Calculus 2
Hyperbolic functions, L’Hospital’s rule, techniques of integration, application to arc length and surface area, polar coordinates, infinite series, Taylor Series. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.

MCS1424

4

Total Credits:

15

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Organic Chemistry 1
Fundamental concepts and definitions embodying a mechanistic approach to the reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr, 3 hours credit.

CHM2313

3

Organic Chemistry 1 Lab
Course description not found.

CHM2311

1

Statistics
This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, and probability distributions with an emphasis on statistical inference such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, t-and F-distributions, and selected nonparametric tests.

MCS2124

4

College Physics 1
“Algebra based kinematics and dynamics of particles, work, energy, bodies in equilibrium, rotational motion, thermal energy and thermodynamics. 3 Credit Hours. Lect. 3 hrs.

PHY2213

3

College Physics 1 Lab
Introductory laboratory covering experiments to complement College Physics 1. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: PHY 2213.

PHY2221

1

Engaging Modern Texts

A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM1223

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Organic Chemistry 2
Mechanisms with emphasis on functional groups, spectroscopic methods and structural proofs; selected topics with special emphasis on instrumental approaches to organic problems, organic compounds of biochemical significance. Lect. 3 hrs. Workshop 1 hr. 3 hours credit

CHM2323

3

Organic Chemistry 2 Lab
Course description not found.

CHM2321

1

College Physics 2
“Algebra based simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, geometric optics, electric charge, current, DC Circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic induction. 3 Credit Hours. Lecture 3 hrs.

PHY2223

3

College Physics 2 Lab
Introductory lab covering experiments compatible with College Physics 2. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: PHY 2223.

PHY2231

1

General Elective

XXX3

3

SSC Elective

SSC2XX3

3

LLT Elective

LLT2XX3

3

Total Credits:

17

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Analytical Chemistry
Extensive use of computers including spreadsheets and word processing programs. Theory of gravimetric, volumetric, and electroanalytical methods. Theory of separation science and chromatography. Statistical analysis of analytical data.

CHM2343

3

Analytical Chemistry Lab
Course description not found.

CHM2352

2

Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
Course description not found.

CHM3453

3

Anatomy and Physiology A
The fundamental structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the biomedical sciences. The basic structure and function of the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous and Cardiovascular systems will be examined. BIO3203 can be taken prior to or after BIO3303.

CHM3203

3

Anatomy and Physiology A Lab
Physiological experimentation of the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous and Cardiovascular systems. Anatomical dissections and histology will also be included.

CHM3201

1

General Elective

XXX3

3

Technical and Prof. Communication
Course description not found.

COM2103

3

Total Credits:

18

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Physical Chemistry 1
The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, with applications to phase transformations and chemical reactions. Introduction to quantum theory. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit Note: CHM3423 and CHM3434 are independent courses and can be taken in either order.

CHM3423

3

Physical Chemistry 1 Lab
Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM3423. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 3423.

CHM3431

1

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Course description not found.

CHM4643

3

Leadership in Scientific Research
Course description not found.

PSC3002

2

Anatomy and Physiology B
The fundamental structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the biomedical sciences. The basic structure and function of the Respiratory, Endocrine, Urinary, Digestive, Immune and Reproductive systems will be examined. BIO3303 can be taken prior to or after BIO3203.

CHM3303

3

Anatomy and Physiology B Lab
Physiological experimentation of the Respiratory, Endocrine, Lymphatic and Immune, Urinary, Digestive and Reproductive systems. Anatomical dissections and histology will also be included.

CHM3301

1

Total Credits:

13

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Biochemistry
Chemistry of biologically important molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Bioenergetics, the genetic code, and enzyme catalysis. Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit

CHM3403

3

Biochemistry Lab
Course description not found.

CHM3411

1

Molecular Genetics
Advanced Mendelian Genetics, Linkage Analysis, Chi-Square goodness of fit testing, basic genetic materials and their function, the molecules (DNA, RNA and proteins) which govern how genes influence traits and heredity and their physical organization into chromosomes, genetic recombination, mutations and their repair, biotechnology and genomics as they relate to genetics.

BIO3323

3

Jr./Sr. Technical Elective
CHM/BIO

XXX3

3

Senior Project 1
Course description not found.

CHM4912

2

Jr./Sr. LLT Elective

3/4XX3

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Cell Biology
The structure and function of the cell and its subcellular organelles is studied. Biological macromolecules, enzymes, biomembranes, membrane transport, bioenergetics, signal transduction, protein synthesis and secretion, compartmentalization, vesicular transport, cytoskeleton, motility, cell cycle control and cancer are covered.

BIO4813

3

Cell Biology Lab
Course description not found.

BIO4812

2

Advanced Biochemistry
Topics include genomics, evolution, bioinformatics, regulatory strategies, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis, Calvin cycle, protein turnover, metabolism of glycogen, fatty acids and biosynthesis of amino acids, membrane lipids and steroids.

CHM4403

3

Instrumental Analysis Lab
Laboratory problems involving chemical analysis by atomic absorption, X-ray analysis, gas and liquid chromatography, and voltammetry. Lect. 1 hr. Lab 3 hrs. 2 hours credit

CHM4632

2

Senior Project 2
Continuation of Senior Project for projects that cannot be completed in one semester.

CHM4922

2

Jr./Sr. General Elective
SSC/PSY

3/4XX3

3

Total Credits:

15

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