ADVISING WORKSHEET:
BIOCHEMISTRY
GENERAL NOTES
• A minimum of 123 credits are required for graduation.
• Credits earned for COM 100 and MAT 100 do not count toward the 123 credits required for graduation; however, COM 100
students may petition for elective credit.
• Where appropriate, courses required for the major can be used to satisfy General Education requirements. However, the credits
earned for these courses are applied to either Gen Ed requirements or the major, not both.
• Paths of Knowledge coursework may count towards major or minor requirements, but may not fulfill a second Mid-Level Liberal
Arts Exploration requirement.
• Students are expected to follow the catalog requirements for General Education, the major, and additional requirements.
• A minor or second major within the areas listed under Paths of Knowledge automatically fulfills that area of the Gen Ed
requirements.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAJORS
Science Association
The object of this club is to afford an opportunity for the students of science to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation
that arises from professional association, to obtain experiences in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to foster
a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the sciences, and to build an awareness of the responsibilities and
challenges facing the modern scientist. Membership of this association is open to students pursuing their study in the area of science and related
fields. The advisors, Dr. Rosemarie Chinni and Mr. Kevin Burns, can be reached by email at [email protected] and
Pre-Health Club
The Pre-Health Professions Club includes, but is not limited to, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Physician Assisting, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and
Pre-Veterinary students. It provides a setting in which students who are working toward future careers in the health professions can get together,
share information, learn more about the health professions in general, and develop friendships with students who share some of their
interests. Members of this organization are composed of students pursuing study in several areas of science and related health fields.
Environmental Club
The purpose of this student organization is to maintain the temperate deciduous forest, riparian, and freshwater ecosystems about Alvernia
University and the community it serves. The organization does this by recruiting new members, educating the public, and holding events that draw
attention to the environment. Such events are Eco-Fun Day, trail clean-up days, and hosting public speaker seminars.
Beta Kappa Chi
Beta Kappa Chi is the National Science Honor Society composed of chapters which seek to encourage and advance scientific education through
original education, the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied science.
Epsilon Gamma Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society
This is a National Scholastic Honor Society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition.
The Washington Center Experience
Alvernia students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they
serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted
to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. They also may intern with one of several non-profit groups
dealing with the environment, women’s issues, the arts, education, science, or labor relations among others. Participants are
customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the
appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities,
communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
Matriculation Year 2022-2023
General Education
First Year Curriculum: Enduring Questions
Credits
Required
Course
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
SRH 101: Search Sem-Enduring Questions or HNR 160:
Honor Search-Enduring Questions
3
SRH 101 / HNR
160
COM 101: Composition & Research
(Must earn a C or higher)
3
COM 101
THE 105: Foundations of Theology
3
THE 105
PHI 105: Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 105
Mid-Level Liberal Arts Exploration
Credits
Required
Course
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
EXPLORING THE NATURAL WORLD (6-8 credits)
Lab Science (BIO 103: Principles of Biology I )
4
BIO 103 required
Math (MAT 209: Probability & Statistics) (not Math 100)
3
MAT 209 required
INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES (6 credits)
History or Political Science
3
PSY 101, HIS, POS, SOC, SSC, or ECON
3
CULTURE & LANGUAGE (9 credits)
Communication (Not COM 100 or 101)
3
World Language – 2 courses in sequence
3
3
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS (6 credits)
Literature (ENG)
3
Art, Music, or Theatre
3
Ethical Leaders and Followers
Credits
Required
Course
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
Theology or Philosophy (200-400 level)
3
Theology or Philosophy (Ethics/Morality @ 200 level)
3
Paths of Knowledge – Choose 1 Path
PoK may count towards minor or Related Requirements, but
not Mid-Level Arts Exploration requirements.
______PATH 1:
Interdisciplinary Study (IS)
Three courses, at least two from Liberal Arts
disciplines, not the major, at the 200-400
level from the interdisciplinary minors of
Women & Gender Studies, Digital Media,
Community & Environmental Sustainability,
Community Engagement, Cultural Studies,
Leadership Studies or Pre-Law.
_____PATH 2:
Multi-disciplinary Study (MS)
Three courses, at least two from Liberal Arts
disciplines, not the major, at the 200-400
level employing multiple disciplinary
perspectives to explore the Enduring
Questions in one of the following themes:
Cultural & Global Studies, Imagination &
Creativity, Peace & Conflict, Poverty & Wealth
or Sustainability, Science & Technology.
BIOLOGY REQUIRED PATH 3:
In-depth Disciplinary Study (DS)
Three courses at the 200-400 level in one
Liberal Arts discipline other than one’s major,
guided by common ideas and methods of
inquiry. Students choose from Art, Biology,
Chemistry, Communication, Computer
Science, Economics, English, History,
Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theology,
Theatre or World Languages. This path may be
used to give students a firm foundation in a
discipline supporting their chosen major, or to
pursue an interest in one of the Liberal Arts
disciplines.
Course (See Catalog for lists of approved courses for each area.)
Area or
Discipline
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
BIO 221 (REL AREA)
BIO 303/309 (REL AREA)
BIO 304/ 311 or BIO 409 (REL AREA)
BS BIOCHEMISTRY (69-72 credits) REQUIRED COURSES
Course
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
Grade
Credits
CHE 104: General Chemistry I
CHE 110
3
CHE 105: General Chemistry II
CHE 104, 110
CHE 111
3
CHE 107: Laboratory Safety
1
CHE 110: General Chemistry Lab I
CHE 104
1
CHE 111: General Chemistry Lab II
CHE 104, 110
CHE 105
1
CHE 201: Organic Chemistry I
CHE 105, 111
CHE 210
3
CHE 202: Organic Chemistry II
CHE 201, 210
CHE 211
3
CHE 210: Organic Chemistry Lab I
CHE 105, 111
CHE 201
1
CHE 211: Organic Chemistry Lab II
CHE 201, 210
CHE 202
1
CHE 301: Physical Chemistry I
CHE 104, 105, 110, 111
CHE 310
3
CHE 302: Physical Chemistry II
CHE 301
CHE 311
3
CHE 310: Physical Chemistry Lab I
CHE 105 and 111
CHE 301
1
CHE 311: Physical Chemistry Lab II
CHE 301 and 310
CHE 302
1
CHE 401: Biochemistry
CHE 104, 105, 110, 111, 201, 210,
202, 211
CHE 410
3
CHE 410: Biochemistry Lab
CHE 104, 105, 110, 111, 201, 210,
202, 211
CHE 401
1
Select one 6-
credit option
=>
6 credits Research Sequence:
SCI 406: Research I (3 credits)
SCI 407: Research II (3 credits)
OR
6 credits of Internship:
SCI 480: Internship
6
RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Course
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisite
Grade
Credits
BIO 103: Principles of Biology I
Met in General Education requirements
4
BIO 104: Principles of Biology II
BIO 103 or Permission on instructor
4
BIO 221: General Microbiology
Prereq. include any of the following: BIO
103, 104, 107,117 or permission of
instructor
4
BIO 303: Genetics & BIO 309: Molecular Genetics
Lab
BIO 103 or permission of instructor
BIO 309
4
Select
ONE =>
BIO 304/311: Cell Biology & Lab
BIO 103, CHE 105, 202
BIO 311
3 or 4
BIO 409: Immunology
BIO 104, 220 or 221 and CHE 105 or
permission of instructor
PHY 200: General Physics I
MAT 230 (or Co-Requisite)
MAT 230
4
PHY 201: General Physics II
PHY 200
4
MAT 209: Probability & Statistics
Met in General Education requirements /
Satisfactory score on Math Placement test
3
MAT 220: Math/Statistics Computer Lab
1
MAT 230: Calculus I
MAT 131 or satisfactory score on Math
Placement test
4
SCI 402: Seminar
2
REQUIRED MAJOR ELECTIVE (3-4 credits): Select one course from the following:
Course
Pre-Requisites
Term
Grade
Credits
CHE 212: Analytical Chemistry
CHE 104, 105, 110, 111
4
CHE 221: Instrumental Analysis
CHE 212
4
CHE 315: Forensic Toxicology
CHE 212, 221
3
BIO 205: Botany
4
BIO 315: Forensic Medicine
BIO 104
3
BIO 405: Pharmacology
6 credits BIO or instructor permission
3
BIO 409: Immunology
BIO 104, 304, CHE 105, or instructor permission
3
MAT 231: Calculus II
MAT 230
4
RECOMMENDED (3 credits)
Course
Pre-Requisites
Term
Grade
Credits
MAT 131: Pre-Calculus
2 years of high school algebra or satisfactory math
placement
3
*** Please be advised to double check the 22-23 Course Catalog to ensure that you meet all prerequisite expectations for all required and related
classes for this major.***
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
During the first 4 semesters, it is important for students to make substantial progress toward completing those BIO and CHE
courses that are pre-requisites for other required science courses (in red).
Semester 1
Credits
Semester 2
Credits
SRH 101: Search Sem-Enduring Questions or HNR
160: Honor Search-Enduring Questions
BIO 103 – Principles of Biology w/ lab
CHE 104 - General Chemistry I
CHE 110 – General Chemistry Lab I
CHE 107 – Laboratory Safety
COM 101 or MAT 131 if needed
TOTAL
3
4
3
1
1
3
15
CHE 105 – General Chemistry II
CHE 111 – General Chemistry Lab II
MAT 230 – Calculus I
COM 101 (if not taken) or THE 105/PHI 105
BIO 104-Principles of Biology II
TOTAL
3
1
4
3
4
15
Semester 3
Credits
Semester 4
Credits
CHE 201 – Organic Chemistry I
CHE 210 – Organic Chemistry Lab I
MAJOR ELECTIVE
PHY 200 –Physics I with lab
THE 105/PHI 105
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
3
1
3-4
4
3
3
17-18
CHE 202 – Organic Chemistry II
CHE 211 – Organic Chemistry Lab II
PHY 201 – Physics II with lab
THE 105/PHI 105 (if needed) or Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
3
1
4
3
3
3
17
Semester 5
Credits
Semester 6
Credits
***NOTE: Math & Science students can enroll for an optional Math & Science internship for 6 credits any time after they reach
Junior standing.
BIO 303/309 – Genetics w/ lab
MAT 209 – Probability & Statistics
MAT 220 – Math/Statistics Computer Lab
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
4
3
1
3
3
3
17
BIO 304/311 or BIO 409: Immunology (Fall
course) or Gen Ed SEARCH
BIO 221 – General Microbiology w/ lab
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
3-4
4
3
3
3
16-17
Semester 7
Credits
Semester 8
Credits
CHE 401 - Biochemistry
CHE 410 – Biochemistry Lab
CHE 301 – Physical Chemistry I
CHE 310– Physical Chemistry I lab
SCI 406 – Research I or SCI 480 Internship
Gen Ed SEARCH or BIO 409 (if BIO 304/311 was not
taken)
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
17
SCI 402 – Senior Seminar
SCI 407 – Research II or SCI 480 Internship
Gen Ed SEARCH
Elective
CHE 302 – Physical Chemistry II
CHE 311 – Physical Chemistry II Lab
TOTAL
2
3
3
3
3
1
15
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION CREDITS EARNED
___ SRH 101/HNR 160: Search Seminar-Enduring Questions
___ HUMAN DIVERSITY
___ COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
___ OVERALL GPA = 2.0 or higher
___ GPA IN MAJOR = 2.0 or higher
___ SENIOR CAPSTONE: (Will be met with SCI 406/407)
___ WRITING ENHANCED COURSE: (Will be met with
CHE 211)
___ Minimum of 123 non-remedial credits earned
___ 45 of last 60 credits
___ Minimum of 12 Alvernia credits in the major
___ Minimum of 9 Alvernia credits in the minor
(if applicable)
Liberal Arts Core credits earned
Major and Related Area credits earned
Elective and/or Minor credits earned
SUBTOTAL
SUBTRACT CREDITS EARNED FOR MAT
100, and if applicable COM 100
TOTAL GRADUATION CREDITS
Academic Policy on Eligibility for Participation of May Commencement Ceremony
The academic policy, which the Registrar follows, is: A student who has 6 or less credits remaining to complete the degree may
participate in the May Commencement Ceremony.
Application Deadlines: August Graduation - December 1; December Graduation - March 1; May Graduation - October 1.
Any questions, please call the Registrar’s Office.
