a c a d e m i c p r o g r a m sCollege of Arts and Sciences - Curriculum Guide
Biochemistry
Biochemistry includes nearly the entire spectrum of science-from physics and chemistry to biology and medicine. The biochemistry major, sponsored jointly by the departments of biology and chemistry, provides a strong foundation in mathematics and the physical sciences as well as thorough training in biochemistry, biology, and chemistry. In addition to formal classwork, opportunities are available for participation in faculty research programs on an individual basis or through the honors program. The large number of biotechnology companies and biomedical facilities in the Boston area provides a rich source of opportunities through Northeasternšs program of cooperative education.
A Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry allows students to enter the job market directly or go on to graduate, medical, veterinary, dental, law, or business school. Students may find positions in biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies, or government agencies, working in laboratory or clinical research, quality control, production, information systems, marketing, or technical sales. Students may also pursue graduate study in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, biophysics, genetics, toxicology, biotechnology, clinical chemistry, animal science, nutrition, plant science, or other biomedical sciences.
Students who are interested in attending medical, dental, or veterinary school following graduation are urged to consult with the preprofessional advisory committee early in their careers at Northeastern.
Bachelor of Science Curriculum
BIO 1100, BIO 1101, BIO 1102, Principles of Biology 1, 2, and 3; BIO 1600, BIO 1601, BIO 1602, Principles of Biology 1, 2, and 3 Lab; BIO 1282, Genetics; BIO 1660, Genetics Lab; BIO 1461, General Biochemistry; BIO 1462, General Biochemistry Lab; BIO 1463, Cellular Biochemistry; BIO 1467, Molecular Biology; and BIO 1494, Capstone in Biology.
CHM 1111, CHM 1122, General Chemistry for Life Sciences 1 and 2 or CHM 1151, CHM 1152, General Chemistry for Science Majors 1 and 2; CHM 1221, Analytical Chemistry; CHM 1271, CHM 1272, CHM 1273, Organic Chemistry for Chemistry Majors 1, 2, and 3 or CHM 1264, CHM 1265, Organic Chemistry for Biology Science Majors 1 and 2; CHM 1274, Organic Chemistry for Chemistry Majors 3; and CHM 1381, CHM 1382, Physical Chemistry 1 and 2.
MTH 1140, MTH 1141, MTH 1142, Calculus for Science Majors 1, 2, and 3 or MTH 1133, MTH 1134, MTH 1135, Calculus for Biology Majors 1, 2, and 3; PHY 1221, PHY 1222, PHY 1223, Physics for Science and Engineering Majors 1, 2, and 3; two quarters of corresponding physics lab courses; four advanced biology and chemistry electives (minimum of one from each discipline); and demonstrated computer literacy.
Grades of C or less in two biochemistry or other courses required for the major are grounds for dismissal from the biochemistry major.
In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.