Academic Programs / Science & Technology
Biochemistry
Dr. Shohreh Amini, Chair
Dr. Frank Chang, Advisor
Biology Department
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 301
215-204-8843
frank.chang@temple.edu
Dr. Robert Levis, Chair
Dr. Robert Stanley, Advisor
Chemistry Department
Beury Hall, Room 248
215-204-2027
robert.stanley@temple.edu
Bachelor of Science Requirements for the Major
The biochemistry degree consists of fundamental biology and chemistry courses plus biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses: Chemistry 4401 (Biochemistry I - Structure and Function), Biology 4376 (Biochemistry II - Metabolism), and Biology 4344 (Research Techniques in Biochemistry). In addition to these, the following courses are required: Calculus I, II, III; General Chemistry I, II w/ labs; Organic Chemistry I, II w/ labs; calculus-based physics I, II; Biology 1111, 2112, 2203, 3096, 3324; Chemistry 3103, 3105, 3301; two biochemistry electives selected from the following: Biology 3201, 3265, 3301, 3317, 3325, 3327, 3328, 3334, 3352, 3363, 3365, 3367, 3371, 3374; Chemistry 3302, 4001, 4196, 4201, 4405.
YEAR 1 – FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1031
1033
1041
1043
1951
1953 |
General Chemistry I and
General Chemistry I Laboratory
or
General Chemical Science I and
General Chemical Science I Laboratory
or
Honors General Chemistry I and
Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA |
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1041
1941 |
Calculus I
or
Honors Calculus I |
4
4 |
QB
QB |
Subtotal |
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8 |
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YEAR 1 – SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology
Biology |
1111
1911 |
Introduction to Biology
or
Honors Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
SA |
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1032
1034
1042
1044
1952
1954 |
General Chemistry II and
General Chemistry II Laboratory
or
General Chemical Science II and
General Chemical Science II Laboratory
or
Honors General Chemistry II and
Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
SB
SB
SB
SB
SB
SB |
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1042
1942 |
Calculus II
or
Honors Calculus II |
4
4 |
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Subtotal |
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12 |
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YEAR 2 – FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology
Biology |
2112
2912 |
Introduction to Biology
or
Honors Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
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Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
2201
2203
2211
2213
2921
2923 |
Organic Chemistry I and
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
or
Organic Chemistry I for Majors and
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory for Majors
or
Honors Organic Chemistry I and
Honors Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
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Physics
Physics |
2021
1061 |
General Physics I
or
Elementary Classical Physics I |
4
4 |
SA |
Subtotal |
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12 |
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YEAR 2 – SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
2203 |
Genetics |
4 |
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Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry |
2202
2204
2212
2214
2922
2924 |
Organic Chemistry II and
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
or
Organic Chemistry II for Majors and
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory for Majors
or
Honors Organic Chemistry II and
Honors Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
3
1
3
1
3
1 |
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Physics
Physics |
2022
1062 |
General Physics II
or
Elementary Classical Physics II |
4
4 |
SB |
Subtotal |
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12 |
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YEAR 3 – FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
3096 |
Cell Structure and Function |
4 |
WI |
Chemistry |
3103 |
Techniques of Chemical Measurement I |
3 |
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Chemistry |
3105 |
Intro. to Chemical Research Techniques |
1 |
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Mathematics |
2043 |
Calculus III |
4 |
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Subtotal |
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12 |
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YEAR 3 – SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry |
3301 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture I |
3 |
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Chemistry |
4401 |
Biochemistry I |
3 |
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Subtotal |
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6 |
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YEAR 4 – FALL |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
3324 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
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Biology |
4376 |
General Biochemistry II |
3 |
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Biochemistry |
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Elective* |
3-4 |
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Subtotal |
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9-10 |
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YEAR 4 – SPRING |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
4344 |
Research Techniques in Biochemistry |
4 |
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Biochemistry |
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Elective* |
3-5 |
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Subtotal |
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7-9 |
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Credits in Coursework for Biochemistry |
78-81 |
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Core / Elective Credits |
42-45 |
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Total Credits for B.S. Degree |
123 |
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*Biochemistry Electives
*Biochemistry Electives |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Students are required to take three advanced biochemistry electives selected from the following list: |
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Biology |
3201 |
Human Genetics |
3 |
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Biology |
3265 |
Embryology |
4 |
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Biology |
3301 |
Cell Biology |
3 |
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Biology |
3317 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
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Biology |
3325 |
Research Techniques in Molecular Biology |
4 |
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Biology |
3327 |
Immunology |
3 |
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Biology |
3328 |
Virology |
3 |
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Biology |
3334 |
Mammalian Physiology |
4 |
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Biology |
3352 |
Systems Neuroscience (formerly Neurobiology) |
3 |
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Biology |
3363 |
Mammalian Development |
3 |
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Biology |
3365 |
Contemporary Biology |
3 |
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Biology |
3367 |
Endocrinology |
3 |
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Biology |
3371 |
Cell Proliferation |
3 |
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Biology |
3374 |
Physical Biochemistry |
3 |
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Chemistry |
3302 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture II |
3 |
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Chemistry |
4001 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
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Chemistry |
4196 |
Techniques of Chemical Measurement II |
5 |
WI |
Chemistry |
4201 |
Organic Structure and Mechanisms |
3 |
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Chemistry |
4405 |
Biophysical Chemistry |
3 |
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Note: Other courses may be acceptable with the permission of one of the biochemistry advisors. |
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