Phone: (845) 257-3790
Location: Coykendall Science Building Room 105
Web address: www.newpaltz.edu/biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer an interdisciplinary major in Biochemistry, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The Biochemistry program provides students with a firm foundation in both biology and chemistry, extensively utilizing course offerings from both departments.The curricular requirements are outlined below.
Minimum grade requirements:
- A minimum grade of C- is required to advance from CHE201 General Chemistry I to CHE202 General Chemistry II , from CHE202 General Chemistry II to CHE318 Organic Chemistry I , and from CHE318 Organic Chemistry I to CHE319 Organic Chemistry II .
- A minimum grade of C- in CHE319 Organic Chemistry II is required to enroll in BCM461 Biochemistry 1.
- A minimum grade of C- is required to advance from BIO201 General Biology I to BIO202 General Biology II and from BIO202 General Biology II to BIO320 Genetics .
- A minimum grade of C- in BIO320 Genetics is required to advance to BCM360 Protein Structure and Function and most upper-division biology courses, including those in the Biochemistry major (BIO350 General Microbiology , BIO358 Molecular Biology, BIO359 Cell Biology, BIO370 Animal Physiology, BIO413 Developmental Biology).
- A minimum grade of C- in MAT251 Calculus I is required to enroll in MAT252 Calculus II and in PHY201 General Physics 1.
(73-74 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Biochemistry Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| BCM360 | Protein Structure and Function | 4 |
| BCM461 | Biochemistry 1 | 3 |
| BCM463 | Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| BCM470 | Biochemistry 2 | 3 |
| BCM475 | Experimental Biochemistry | 1 |
| Required Biology Courses (16 Credits) | ||
| BIO201 & BIO211 | General Biology I and Gen Bio 1 Lab | 4 |
| BIO202 & BIO212 | General Biology II and Gen Bio 2 Lab | 4 |
| BIO320 & BIO321 | Genetics and Genetics Lab | 4 |
| BIO358 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Required Chemistry Courses (16 Credits) | ||
| CHE201 & CHE211 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE202 & CHE212 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHE318 & CHE306 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE319 & CHE309 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| Biology Elective (4 Credits) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Microbiology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Chemistry Elective (3-4 Credits) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Additional Approved Electives (6 Credits) | ||
| Select a minimum 6 credits (may be from the above lists, independent study, or otherwise approved by advisor) | 6 | |
| Required Cognates (16 Credits) | ||
| MAT251 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT252 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY201 & PHY211 | General Physics 1 and Physics 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY202 & PHY212 | General Physics 2 and General Physics 2 Lab | 4 |
| Total Credits | 73-74 | |
BCM295. Independent Study Biochemistry. 1-12 Credits.
Restrictions:
- Must have the following level: Undergraduate
BCM360. Protein Structure and Function. 4 Credits.
We will be investigating the inter-relationship between the Structure & Function of Proteins. In this course, you will learn to use molecular visualization tools to investigate real three dimensional structures of proteins produced by modern structural biology research in conjunction with primary scientific literature.
Attributes:
- Liberal Arts
Restrictions:
- Must have the following level: Undergraduate
- Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
Prerequisites:
* May be taken at the same time
BCM393. Biochemistry Selected Topic. 1-12 Credits.
Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.
BCM461. Biochemistry 1. 3 Credits.
Examination of the chemistry of cellular constituents, especially biopolymers and how the structure of these macromolecules effects their function.
Restrictions:
- Must have the following level: Undergraduate
- Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
Prerequisites:
- CHE319 Minimum Grade of C-
BCM463. Biochemistry Lab. 1 Credit.
Introduction to biochemical techniques with emphasis on protein biochemistry. Provides laboratory experience that reinforces concepts taught in BCM461.
Attributes:
- Liberal Arts
Restrictions:
- Must have the following level: Undergraduate
- Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
Prerequisites:
* May be taken at the same time
BCM470. Biochemistry 2. 3 Credits.
Enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and examination of metabolic reactions leading to biologically useful energy production. Control of intermediary metabolism at molecular level.
Attributes:
- Liberal Arts
Restrictions:
- Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
Prerequisites:
- BCM461 Minimum Grade of D-
BCM475. Experimental Biochemistry. 1 Credit.
Laboratory work in methodology and techniques used in biochemistry. Stresses design and interpretation of experiments.
Attributes:
- Practicum - Non-Clinical
- Creative Works
- Liberal Arts
Restrictions:
- Must have the following level: Undergraduate
- Must not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
Prerequisites:
* May be taken at the same time
