The Saint Vincent College Chemistry Department seeks to provide students with a solid foundation in chemistry set in the broad context of the liberal arts. We provide our graduates with knowledge of chemical principles, laboratory skills, communication skills and research experiences so that they can pursue a variety of career possibilities in chemistry, biochemistry and environmental chemistry.
Biochemistry Major Requirements (75 credits):
BL 150,152 General Biology I and II - 6 credits
BL 151,153 General Biology I and II Laboratory - 2 credits
BL 208 Cell Biology - 3 credits
BL 209 Cell Biology Laboratory - 1 credit
BL 214 Molecular Genetics - 3 credits
BL 215 Molecular Genetics Laboratory - 1 credit
CH 101-102 General Chemistry I, II - 6 credits
CH 103-104 General Chemistry Laboratory I, II - 2 credits
CH 221-222 Organic Chemistry I, II - 6 credits
CH 223-224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, II - 2 credits
CH 231-232 Physical Chemistry I, II - 6 credits
CH 233 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory - 1 credit
CH 242 Instrumental Analysis - 2 credits
CH 251 Proteins and Metabolism - 3 credits
CH 253 Proteins and Metabolism Laboratory - 1 credit
CH 252 Nucleic Acids and Membranes - 3 credits
CH 254 Nucleic Acids and Membranes Laboratory - 1 credit
CH 282 Advanced Physical Methods - 2 credits
CH 301 Research Laboratory - 2 credits
CH 300, 302 Research Seminar I, II - 2 credits
MA 111-113 Calculus I, II, III - 12 credits
PH 111-112 General Physics I, II - 6 credits
PH 113-114 General Physics Laboratory I, II - 2 credits
Electives (1 credit)
The degree in Biochemistry is designed to: