In addition to the WPI requirements applicable to all students (see page 7), students wishing to graduate with a degree in biochemistry must meet the distribution requirements detailed below.
Program Distribution Requirements for the Biochemistry B.S.
Mathematics and Physics Requirement (Minimum 6/3 Units)
These 13/3 (39 credits) units must include one unit of organic, 4/3 units of biochemistry, and 1/3 unit each of physical (3000 level or higher) and inorganic chemistry (3000 level or higher).
Biology (Minimum 4/3 units)
Recommendations for Students
A typical Biochemistry curriculum is given below.
Premedical students should take three terms of Physics, as well as the Organic Chemistry Laboratory (CH 2360), by the end of their third year.
BB 1101 is recommended as the initial course for students who need to strengthen their background in biology. Note that a total of one unit designated Elective in the table must be in Biology.
Students should take 1/3 unit of advanced Biology laboratory (BB 3512, 3518, 3519, 3520 are recommended) at their discretion as to the term; however, this should preferably be done before the MQP is commenced.
| Year | Term A | Term B | Term C | Term D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First |
CH 1010 |
CH 1020 |
CH 1030 |
CH 1040 |
| Second |
CH 3510 |
CH 2310 |
CH 2320 |
CH 2330 |
| Third |
CH 4110 |
CH 4120 |
CH 4130 |
CH 4170 |
| Fourth |
Elective |
Elective |
CH 4160 |
CH 4190 |
