Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major
Requirements
Degree Requirements
This major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.
Major Requirements
49 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses: | ||
| CHEM 210 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 211 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 321 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 322 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 361 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 440 | BIOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| BIOL 210 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 211 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 400 | MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY | 5 |
| BIOL 441 | BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| Select an additional 7 credits from courses that count toward either the Chemistry major or the Biology major. 1 | 7 | |
| BCMB 486 | SENIOR CAPSTONE | 1 |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Other courses for major:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 170 | CALCULUS I | 5 |
| MATH 175 | CALCULUS II | 3 |
| PHYS 210 | INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS | 5 |
| PHYS 211 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMAGNETISM | 5 |
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No more than a total of 2 credits from the following may apply towards a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major: BIOL 220, BIOL 480, BIOL 487, BIOL 490, CHEM 381, CHEM 382, CHEM 384, CHEM 385, CHEM 480, CHEM 490.
Student Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding the fundamentals of chemistry and biology and the key principles of biochemistry and molecular biology;
- obtain, evaluate, and use information from the scientific literature;
- dissect a question into its key features, design experiments, and interpret results (both quantitatively and qualitatively);
- think in an integrated manner and look at questions from different perspectives; and,
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to both scientific and non-scientific communities.
Oregon Preliminary Teaching Licensure in Biology or Chemistry
Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. In order to complete the Secondary Education major with Licensure, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. The student must be advised by faculty in both Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and in Secondary Education. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion. Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.