B.S. Biochemistry
Major
Biochemistry Featured Courses
As a student in the biochemistry major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the biochemistry profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various biochemistry careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 2. The first course of a two-semester study of general biology for science majors and pre-health professional students. This course introduces students to the nature of science, cell and molecular biology, and genetics. Topics covered include cell structure and function, energy metabolism, cell division, classical genetics, DNA structure and function, gene expression, and gene regulation.
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II 3 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 3. A continuation of general chemistry: chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction chemistry, and fundamental qualitative analysis.
MATH 184
Calculus I 4 credits
A beginning course in the analysis of functions including analytic geometry. A study of limits, techniques and applications of differentiation, transcendental functions, and basic integration.
BIO 399
Research in Biology 3 credits
Upper-level students will perform biological research under supervision of biology faculty and with assistance of students who are registered for BIO 299. Bio 299 and Bio 399 students will meet as one class but will have different course requirements. Writing Intensive course.
Application is open!
Biochemistry Sample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 cr.
CHEM 115
General Chemistry I 4 cr.
FNDS 150
Foundations 1 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 5
CHEM 331
Organic Chemistry II 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
10 Total Credits
Semester 2
BIO 112
General Biology II 4 cr.
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 6
CHEM 345
Introductory Biochemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 346
Introductory Biochemistry Lab 1 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 10 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 3
MATH 184
Calculus I 4 cr.
PHYS 111
General Physics I 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 7
PHYS 112
General Physics II 4 cr.
CHEM 325
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 4
BIO 319
Cell and Molecular Biology 3 cr.
CHEM 231
Organic Chemistry I 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 8
BIO 399
Research in Biology 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
9 Total Credits
Biochemistry Faculty
As experts in biochemistry, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.