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THE BACHELOR OF ARTS-BIOCHEMISTRY
Students who earn the B.A. with a major in biochemistry will be appropriately competent in the following areas:
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Atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding |
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The language of chemistry: verbal, written, numerical, and graphical presentation of chemical concepts |
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Equilibria and stoichiometry |
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Periodic relationships |
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Thermochemistry |
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Physical measurements of chemical systems |
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Chemistry laboratory skills, including data organization and analysis |
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Recognition, structure, and reactivity of the major organic functional groups |
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Experimental synthesis and characterization of organic compounds by physical and instrumental methods |
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In-depth study of biological molecules and metabolism |
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Techniques of biotechnology. |
Students earn these competencies by pursuing the following courses required for the Bachelor of Arts-Biochemistry:
| General Chemistry 1101, 1102 |
8 semester hours |
| Organic Chemistry 2201, 2202 |
8 semester hours |
| Biophysical Chemistry 3311 |
4 semester hours |
| Junior Seminar, Chemistry 3371 |
2 semester hours |
| Biochemistry, Chemistry 4421, 4422 |
8 semester hours |
| Senior Seminar, Chemistry 4471 |
2 semester hours |
| Math 1114 or 1121 |
3 semester hours |
| Physics 1101, 1102 |
8 semester hours |
| Suggested but not required Biology |
8 semester hours |
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students who earn the B.A. with a major in biochemistry will have demonstrated the attainment of the specific objectives by appropriate scores on the current American Chemical Society (ACS) Exams for (1) General Chemistry, (2) Organic Chemistry and/or (3) Biochemistry. The passing score will be at or above the 40th percentile of the national norms for these exams or at an appropriate level, as determined by the Chemistry Department, based on the accumulated data of the performance of LaGrange College students on these exams. The results which are in the best interest of the students will be used. These exams will be given at the end of the appropriate courses and will be offered to students up to three additional times prior to the time of the student's scheduled graduation. The student must attempt a retest at least once a semester until successful completion of the exam. In the event that a student needs to repeat an exam for the second, third, or final time, evidence of preparation must be presented. Reexamination cannot be scheduled earlier than two weeks following a previous examination.
The scheduling for the B.A. degree in biochemistry is flexible. The following is a proposed schedule to meet the requirements for the degree. This degree provides a flexible yet strong program for the pre-health professional requirements
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Spring |
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MATH 1121 or MATH 1114 |
| Second Year |
CHEM 1101 |
CHEM 1102 |
| Third Year |
CHEM 2201 |
CHEM 2202 |
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PHYS 1101 |
PHYS 1102 |
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CHEM 3371 |
| Fourth Year |
CHEM 4421 |
CHEM 4422 |
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CHEM 3311 |
CHEM 4471 |
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Chemistry
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