Academics | Faculties | FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Department of Sciences | Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | NDU

Total Credits
92
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Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Notre Dame University-Louaize is committed to provide undergraduate students with a solid foundation in the chemical processes that underlie biological systems. The program incorporates laboratory-based courses that endow students with technical skills and the ability to interpret and critically evaluate biochemical information. It equips students with the academic qualifications needed to pursue higher education in the field, or work in biotech companies and related industries.

Program Educational Objectives

  1. 1.Provide students with a solid basis in the fundamentals and applications of biochemistry.
  2. 2.Instruct students on the use of the scientific method to design and conduct experiments.
  3. 3.Develop student communication skills through research project assignments that involve literature review, report writing, and oral presentation.
  4. 4.Promote student critical thinking skills, encourage teamwork, and emphasize ethical standards.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation students will be able to:

  1. 1.Express knowledge of the fundamentals and various applications of biochemistry.
  2. 2.Show skills in conducting biochemistry-related experiments.
  3. 3.Apply statistical and quantitative analysis tools in interpreting scientific data.
  4. 4.Convey scientific results, both orally and in writing.
  5. 5.Conduct literature search using information technology and library resources.
  6. 6.Demonstrate problem solving skills and critical thinking in laboratory work.
  7. 7.Work effectively in a team.

Courses

Liberal Arts Curriculum (27cr.)

Choose one biology elective course (4 credits). It is recommended that students take BIO 212, as it is a prerequisite for certain 4-credit biology elective courses.

Free Electives (3cr.)

Suggested Program

Fall Semester Year I (16cr.)
BIO 211 General Biology I 4 cr.
CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry  3 cr.
ENL 213 Sophomore English Rhetoric (LAC) 3 cr.

Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 3 cr.
Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 3 cr.
Spring Semester Year I (16cr.)
CHM 215 Quantitative Analysis
4 cr.
CHM 221 Organic Chemistry I
3 cr.
BIO
220
Genetics
3 cr.
ENL 223/230 Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 3 cr.
STA 203
3 cr.
Fall Semester Year II (15cr.)
BCH 227 Biochemistry I
3 cr.
CHM 222 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHM 272 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr.
PHS 208 Physics for Life Sciences I 3 cr.
PHS 278 Physics for Life Sciences I Lab 1 cr.
Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 3 cr.
Spring Semester Year II (16cr.)
BCH 331
Biochemistry II
3 cr.
PHS 209 Physics for Life Sciences II 3 cr.
PHS 279 Physics for Life Sciences II Lab 1 cr.
Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC)
3 cr.
    Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 3 cr.
    Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 3 cr.
Fall Semester Year III (15cr.)
BCH
321
Biophysical Chemistry
3 cr.
BCH
370
Biochemistry Laboratory
2 cr.
BCH

Biochemistry Elective
3 cr.
BIO
Elective
4 cr.
    Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC)
3 cr.
Spring Semester Year III (14cr.)
BCH 490
Biochemistry Project
2 cr.
BCH
460
Selected Topics in Biochemistry
2 cr.
BCH
Biochemistry Elective
3 cr.
CHM 440 Instrumental Analysis
4 cr.
Free Elective 3 cr.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Total 92 Credits
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