Program Description

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry is designed to prepare students for graduate school in biochemistry or for a variety of professional schools including medical, veterinary, and dental. This degree also provides training for BS level biochemist positions in industrial, academic, and government laboratories.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides American Chemical Society (ACS) approved programs. Students completing a baccalaureate degree that meets the ACS Guidelines will receive an ACS-certified degree. See an academic advisor for more information on the requirements for ACS certification.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Recall, integrate, and/or apply the fundamental concepts in the core areas of the discipline (organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and/or biochemistry).
2. Integrate their knowledge of chemical structure and function, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and/or chemical equilibrium to solve complex biochemical problems.
3. Use conceptual, quantitative, and/or computational skills to identify the strengths and limitations of fundamental theories and models that apply to biochemical systems under study.
4. Rationalize choices made in the experimental methods to explore a proposed hypothesis based upon the student’s understanding of related theories and models.
5. Handle chemicals and maintain a safe laboratory workspace in accordance with safety guidelines. 
6. Demonstrate proficiency in using standard chemistry laboratory equipment appropriate to their field such as: UV/vis/fluorescence, NMR, IR, and chromatography (electrophoresis).
7. Effectively represent, interpret, and/or communicate information, either written or orally, while using appropriate citation guidelines and ethical reporting of data.
8. Describe the benefits and impacts of biochemistry related to the environment, society, and other disciplines outside the scientific community.
9. Interact effectively in a group to solve scientific problems and work productively with a diverse group of peers.

This program is a part of the College of Science and Mathematics .

Accreditation

This is an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved program.

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment criteria; however, students are expected to meet the requirements of Academic Policy 4.0 ACADEMIC STANDING, DISMISSAL, & REINSTATEMENT .

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements