Biochemistry Major (BS)

The biochemistry major focuses on the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the chemical reactions taking place in living organisms.

Part A. Required Prerequisites or Supplements to the Major (do not count toward 56 hour major)

• Biology 113 (H115), 114 (H115)
• Chemistry 121, 122, 123
• Mathematics 151, 152, 153
• Physics 131, 132, 133

Part B. Core Requirements

A minimum grade of "C-" in each course, and an overall grade point average of "C" (2.00) are required for graduation. The major is planned with a faculty advisor and is tailored to the background and interests of the student.

• Chemistry 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 221
• Mathematics 254
• Biochemistry 613, 614, 615, 521 (H521)
• Molecular Genetics 500 (or 605 and 606)
• Biochemistry 721.01, 721.02, 721.03 OR Chemistry 530, 531, 532*

*Mathematics 255 required for this sequence.

Part C. Electives within the Major

Some possible electives:

• Biochemistry 693, 702, 708, 710, 735, 736, 761, 762, 763, 765, 766, 770, H783
• Chemistry 632, 651, 730
• Computer and Information Science 221
• Mathematics 255, 415
• Microbiology 520, 521, 632, 661, 680
• Molecular Genetics 701
• EEOB 410, 512

Electives recommended for biotechnology emphasis:

• Biochemistry 710, 735, 736, 761
• Microbiology 632.01, 632.02, 661

In certain biochemical specialties, recommended foreign languages are German, French, or Russian.

Total: 56 or more hours at the 200 level or above (Parts B and C)

COURSES IN THE MAJOR MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR ADVISOR

For more information about the biochemistry major, contact:
Coordinating and Honors Advisor, Associate Professor Mark Foster, 614-292-1377
http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~biochem/

See the Course Offerings Bulletin for course descriptions.