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The Physical Biochemistry curriculum described below is only availabe
to students at USP who enrolled prior to Spring 2002.
Physical Biochemistry
Students selecting the Physical Biochemistry option have additional
instrumental and physical chemistry courses in the curriculum to
better prepare students to utilize the modern instrumentation needed
to attack important problems in biochemistry, such as nitrogen fixation,
protein folding, protein-DNA binding, and the interaction of light
with plants (photosynthesis) and with the eye (vision).
Physical Biochemistry Curriculum
NOTE:
Students that enrolled in a previous academic year should consult
with the Department Chair for the curriculum that applies. Courses
listed below in "bold" are offered by DCB. Students
should also keep in mind that nearly all chemistry, biology,
math and physics courses are only offered in the Fall or Spring
semester, not both. Courses followed by an (*) either may not
be offered every year, or are offered based on student interest
and instructor availability. Schedules should be planned accordingly.
The total credits required for graduation is 130/131.
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First Year
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Principles
of Chemistry
Principles
of Chemistry Lab
Introductory Biology
Mathematical Analysis I/II
Physical Education
Orientation
I
University Composition
Social Science Elective
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Computers
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6 credits (Fall &
Spring)
2 credits (Fall & Spring)
8 credits (Fall & Spring)
6 credits (Fall & Spring)
1 credit (Fall & Spring)
0 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Spring)
2 credits (Spring) |
| Total First Year
credits: |
34 |
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Second Year
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Principles
of Organic Chemistry
Principles
of Organic Chemistry Lab
Physics
Intellectual Heritage
Mathematical Analysis III
Basic
Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematical Analysis IV
or
Introduction to Biostatistics
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6 credits (Fall &
Spring)
2 credits (Fall & Spring)
8 credits (Fall & Spring)
6 credits (Fall & Spring)
4 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Spring)
4 credits (Spring)
3 credits (Spring)
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| Total Second Year
credits: |
32/33
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Third Year
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Biochemistry
Lab
Physical
Chemistry I/II
World Culture
Analytical
Chemistry
Analytical
Chemistry Lab
Literature
of Chemistry
Molecular
Structure in Biochemistry
Intermediary
Metabolic Biochemistry
Discussions
in Chemistry
Genetics
Public Speaking
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2 Credits (Fall &
Spring)
8 Credits (Fall & Spring)
3 Credits (Fall)
3 Credits (Fall)
1 Credit (Fall)
1 Credit (Fall)
3 Credits (Fall)
3 Credits (Spring)
1 Credit (Spring)
4 Credits (Spring)
3 Credits (Spring)
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| Total Third Year
Credits: |
32 |
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Fourth Year
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Seminar
in Chemistry
Chemistry / Biology Electives
Core Elective
Physical
Chemistry Lab I
Social Science Elective
Cell Biology
Free Elective
Nucleic
Acid Biochemistry
History / Literature Elective
Advanced Social Science Elective
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2 credits (Fall &
Spring)
6 credits (Fall & Spring)
3 credits (Fall)
2 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Fall)
3 credits (Spring)
3 credits (Spring)
3 credits (Spring)
3 credits (Spring)
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| Total
Fourth Year credits: |
32 |
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