Biochemistry, Pre-Professional Emphasis (BIOCP.BS)

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Natural Sciences

The biochemistry, pre-professional track prepares students for the successful completion of entrance examinations and engagement in concepts covered in core didactic courses in Medical, Dental, Veterinary, or Pharmacy schools.

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 40-46

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Seven hours are fulfilled through the program's major requirements.

Religion Requirements - Total Hours: 12

Specialty Area Requirements*

CHYS 161 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4

Matter and measurement, early atomic theory, nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding theories, molecular geometry, gases, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids are studied. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-161L.

Prerequisites

ACT Math score of 24 or above (or SAT equivalent), or completion of MTHS-161 or higher.
CHYS 162 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4

Properties of solutions, reaction rates, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acid/base equilibria, solubility, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, radioactivity and nuclear chemistry, transition metal chemistry are studied. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-162L.

Prerequisites

CHYS-161 with a grade of C- or better.
CHYS 261 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the classification, structure, reactions, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry of carbon compounds. 

Prerequisites

CHYS-162 with a grade of C- or better.
CHYS 262 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3

A continuation of CHYS-261. Introduces spectroscopy and explores the reactions, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis of the remaining classes of organic compounds. 

Prerequisites

CHYS-261 with a grade of C- or better.
CHYS 262L - Organic Chemistry Lab I and II Credit Hours: 2

The reinforcement of selected material from CHYS-261 and 262 will be accomplished in the laboratory by the isolation of naturally occurring organic compounds and the synthesis of other organic compounds. 240 minutes of lab per week.

Prerequisites

CHYS-261 with a grade of C- or better.
CHYS 361 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 3

Emphasis on human biochemistry and a study of the chemical composition of living matter and of the chemical and biological changes that occur in it during life processes: the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides, and the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins.

Prerequisites

CHYS-261 with a grade of C- or better.
CHYS 362 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3

A continuation of CHYS-361 with emphasis on human biochemistry of hormones, vitamins, enzymes, blood, urine, nutrition, chemistry of respiration, citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain.

Prerequisites

CHYS-361 or BIOS-361.
CHYS 461 - Biochemical Synthesis and Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3

A continuation of CHYS-362 with emphasis on human chemical and biological changes that occur including biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids and nucleotides in relation to metabolism and gene replication and expression.

Prerequisites

CHYS-362
CHYS 362L - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to biochemical technique, which will include isolation, classification, and quantification of both proteins and genetic material. These experiments will serve to reinforce material learned from the lectures. This course is designed for juniors or seniors.

Prerequisites

CHYS-361 or BIOS-361.
CHYS 371 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4

Statistical analysis and data handling, acid-base equilibria in water, stoichiometry, oxidation-reduction system, applications of volumetric titrations, elementary spectrophotometry and potentiometric methods, and principles of gravimetry and separation techniques. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-371L.

Prerequisites

CHYS-261 and MTHS-135

OR

CHYS 372 - Instrumental Analysis: Spec ID Credit Hours: 4

This course will introduce the student to common laboratory instrumentation and will include theory as well as hands on use, when possible.  Signal noise theory, electromagnetic radiation, basic use of mass spectroscopy (MS), and elemental analysis (EA) are covered. Infra-red spectroscopy (IR), 1H and 13C NMR, and two-dimensional NMR are covered in depth. Students demonstrate proficiency in these instrumentations by identifying a series of organic unknown compounds in the laboratory setting.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-372L.

Prerequisites

CHYS-262L
CHEM 431 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the topics of quantum mechanics, atomic structure, nature of chemical bonding, molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy, nuclear chemistry, photochemistry, catalysts and colloids.

Prerequisites

PHYS-282 and MATH-271 (MATH-272 strongly recommended).
CHYS 491 - Research Design Credit Hours: 1

The reinforcement of experimental and/or theoretical methods related to physical chemistry through the development of an independent research proposal and generation of preliminary data to test the hypotheses / predictions described in the proposal.

Prerequisites

CHYS-262L.
CHYS 492 - Physical Chemistry Research Credit Hours: 2

The reinforcement of selected material from CHYS-471 and 472 will be accomplished in the laboratory by using Infra-red, UV-VIS, NMR, and other instrumentation to analyze thermodynamic variables and quantum level behavior of both inorganic and organic compounds.

Prerequisites

CHYS-491.
CHYS 471 - Survey of Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to thermodynamics and equilibrium, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Application of physics, calculus, and chemistry to physical chemistry problems.

Prerequisites

PHYS-261 and MTHS-261.

Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 39

Collateral Requirements*

BIOS 161 - Principles of Biology I Credit Hours: 4

The first semester of a two semester sequence for majors in the biological sciences. The focus is on the foundational principles and concepts of life on planet earth. The processes of science are applied to the study of the nature of life. Life's chemistry, organization, continuity and diversity are addressed. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-161L and FMPT-BIO (Freshman Major Pre-Test-Biology).

Prerequisites

High school biology and chemistry or permission of the instructor.
BIOS 261 - Genetics Credit Hours: 4

An introduction to the three areas of genetics, including traditional (Mendelian) genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics.  Laboratory work will introduce students to molecular genetics techniques currently used in research laboratories.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-261L. 

Prerequisites

BIOS-162 and CHYS-162OR BIOS-161 and CHYS-162 (for BIOCH.BS and BIOCP.BS)OR BIOS-162 and CHYS-162 (for BIOPA.BS)OR BIOS-162 and CHYS-132/132L (for BIOLS.BST)
BIOS 232 - Pre-Professional Seminar Credit Hours: 2

A course designed to prepare pre-professional students for the rigors of applying to and attending graduate school. It is intended to enhance entrance exam scores for health professional schools.  This Seminar should be taken during the second semester Sophomore year or first semester Junior year.

Prerequisites

BIOS-231 and MTHS-135 or BIOS-261.
CHYS 171 - Scientific Writing

HSCS 495 - Bioethics: Integration of Faith and Practice Credit Hours: 3

A capstone course designed to provide senior health science majors and pre-professional students with opportunities to study, discuss, defend and integrate a Christian world view into the health care arenas.

Prerequisites

THEO-231 and 90 hours minimum.
MTHS 135 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.  The primary emphasis is on the analysis of data sets to facilitate informed decision-making processes.  Topics include sampling methods, summaries of data, descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, correlation, and regression.

Prerequisites

ACT mathematics score of 19 or SAT equivalent, or completion of MTHS-099 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the math placement exam.
MTHS 261 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4

Definition and formulas, rate of change, derivatives, and application of functions. The study and application of indefinite and definite integrals.

Prerequisites

MTHS-161 with a minimum grade of C-, or equivalent course work.
PHYS 261 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 4

A study of the fundamentals of the classical and relativistic motion of electrically-neutral, macroscopic objects, primarily entailing the concepts of energy, momentum, and force.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-261L.

Prerequisites

MTHS-261.
PHYS 262 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 4

A study of the fundamentals of the classical motion of electrically-charged, macroscopic objects and the quantized motion of electrically-uncharged, microscopic particles - both entailing the concepts of energy, momentum, and force.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-262L and PHYS-262S (Service Learning).

Prerequisites

PHYS-261 with grade of C- or better.
PSYC 330 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3

A study of social dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and the influence of the social environment on behavior.

Prerequisites

PSYC 200

OR

PSYC 341 - Learning and Cognition Credit Hours: 3

Explores the many types of learning from simple conditioning to more complex forms of language, intelligence, problem solving and motivation.

Prerequisites

PSYC 200

Biology Electives: 3

Select Course Offerings in Biology at the 300-level or above (BIOS-361 and BIOS-495 do not count)

Subtotal Collateral Requirements: 34

Electives - Total Hours: 2-4

It is recommended that electives be chosen from upper level biology courses.

Total Hours in Program: 120

Note:

* Must earn a grade of B-or better, in each course. A minimum of 12 hours at the 300-level or above must be taken at Lee University.