X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Biochemistry (BIOC)
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science
A B.Sc. in Biochemistry offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that gives students broad exposure to the life sciences with
specific attention paid to the physical and chemical nature of biomolecular systems. The lab-intensive experience in this
program prepares students to pursue post-graduate research opportunities in many different life science related fields. Graduates
are also positioned to be successful in obtaining entrance to a number of professional programs, as well as employment in
industry and government.
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult
the Faculty Advisor. The major will require the completion of at least 20.25 credits as indicated below:
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1
| BIOL*1090 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| CHEM*1040 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1200 |
[0.50] |
Calculus I |
| PHYS*1000 |
[0.50] |
An Introduction to Mechanics |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course
in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule
of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss |
Semester 3
| BIOC*2580 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Biochemistry |
| CHEM*2060 |
[0.50] |
Structure and Bonding |
| CHEM*2880 |
[0.50] |
Physical Chemistry |
| MBG*2040 |
[0.50] |
Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
Semester 4
| BIOC*3560 |
[0.50] |
Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
| CHEM*2480 |
[0.50] |
Analytical Chemistry I |
| CHEM*2700 |
[0.50] |
Organic Chemistry I |
| MCB*2050 |
[0.50] |
Molecular Biology of the Cell |
| MICR*2420 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Microbiology |
Semester 5
| BIOC*3570 |
[0.75] |
Analytical Biochemistry |
| CHEM*3750 |
[0.50] |
Organic Chemistry II |
| MICR*2430 |
[0.50] |
Microbiology Methods I |
| STAT*2040 |
[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| Minimum 0.25 electives or restricted electives* |
| *Note: There are a limited number of 0.25 credit courses available. Students should consult their faculty advisor or program counsellor
for additional information
|
Semester 6
| MBG*3350 |
[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I |
| PHYS*2030 |
[0.50] |
Biophysics of Excitable Cells |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8
| BIOC*4540 |
[0.75] |
Enzymology |
| 1.75 electives or restricted electives |
Restricted Electives
Students must take as part of their program: 3.5 credits from the following list, with at least 1.00 of these credits from
BIOC*4520, BIOC*4580, MCB*4050
Minor (Honours Program)
A minor in Biochemistry consists of at least 5.00 course credits. The following courses are required:
| BIOC*3560 |
[0.50] |
Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
| BIOC*3570 |
[0.75] |
Analytical Biochemistry |
| BIOC*4540 |
[0.75] |
Enzymology |
| CHEM*2480 |
[0.50] |
Analytical Chemistry I |
| CHEM*2700 |
[0.50] |
Organic Chemistry I |
| One of: |
| MBG*2040 |
[0.50] |
Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| MICR*2420 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Microbiology |
|
| In addition, at least 1.50 credits must be chosen from the following courses, with at least 1.00 credits from the first three
courses listed:
|
| BIOC*4520 |
[0.50] |
Metabolic Processes |
| BIOC*4580 |
[0.50] |
Membrane Biochemistry |
| MBG*3350 |
[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I |
| MCB*4050 |
[0.50] |
Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure |
| MICR*3230 |
[0.50] |
Immunology |
| MICR*3330 |
[0.50] |
World of Viruses |
| TOX*4590 |
[0.50] |
Biochemical Toxicology |
