Biochemistry
Departmental Affiliation: Physical Sciences and Mathematics
The major in biochemistry offers the student an interdisciplinary study of chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics. It provides excellent preparation for all graduate work/research in biochemistry and the molecular sciences, and professional areas leading into the health sciences and biotechnology.
All students seeking any degree in Biochemistry must achieve a cumulative science/math GPA of 2.0 within the first two years of the Chalon program that includes the following courses: Bio 1/L, Bio 2/L, Che 1A/L, Che 1B/L, and Mth 1. Students who do not take Mth 1 due to placement in Mth 5A (Calculus) are exempt from the Mth 1 requirement. All students not meeting this cumulative 2.0 GPA requirement will not be allowed to advance further in the major.