Biomolecular Science - Curriculum
The curriculum is built on strong foundations in both Chemistry and Biology with core courses in analytical, organic and physical chemistry, as well as cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Courses in calculus and physics add to the rigor. Eight courses from engineering, business and the liberal arts assure a balanced education. And professional electives allow students to build essential strengths in their chosen career areas. The curriculum concludes with a two-semester capstone course in biochemistry supplemented by labs in molecular biology and biotechnology. This is clearly one of the strongest curricula of this type offered anywhere, providing a thorough and rigorous training in both the chemical and biological sciences.
Biology Courses (26 credits)
- BY152/154 Life’s Diversity with Lab
- BY153/155 Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab
- BY214 Genetics
- BY412 Molecular Biology
- BY450/451 Biochemistry I and II
- BY470 Biotechnology Lab
Chemistry Courses (31 credits)
- CM103/105 Structure and Bonding with Lab
- CM104/106 Equilibrium and Dynamics with Lab
- CM221/223 Spectroscopy with Lab
- CM241/242 Organic Chemistry I and II
- CM244 Organic Chemistry Lab
- CM371/372 Physical Chemistry I and II
Biomolecular Science Professional Electives (12 credits)
The four professional elective courses can be selected from the following list which is periodically updated to take into account changes in course offerings. Additional courses at the 300 level or above that enhance the student's professional preparation can also be used, but these should be selected in consultation with the student's advisor(s).
Physics and Math (17 credits)
- PH131/132 Physics I and II
- MA131/132 Calculus I and II
- MA282/383 or MG284 Statistics
Liberal Arts Foundation Courses (18 credits)
- LS195/196 Great Ideas I and II
- Four Liberal Arts Elective
Foundation Engineering, Computer, and Business Electives (3 credits each)
Free Electives (10 credits)
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Sample Curriculum (PDF) Note: Students should refer to the Degree Audit in PeopleSoft for course details. |
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| CM103 | Structure and Bonding |
3
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CM104 | Equilibrium and Dynamics |
3
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| CM105 | Chemistry Lab I |
2
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CM106 | Chemistry Lab II |
2
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| MA131 | Calculus I |
3
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BY160 | Cellular and Molecular Biology |
3
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| BY140 | Inheritance, Evolution & Div. |
3
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BY 162 | Cell & Molecular Biology Lab |
2
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| BY142 | Inher. Evol. & Div. Laboratory |
2
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MA132 | Calculus II |
3
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| FY100 | First Year Seminar |
1
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KA Elective† |
3
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| UNIV190 | Clarkson Seminar |
3
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Sophomore Year
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| Course | Title | Cr. Hrs. | Course | Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| CM221 | Spectroscopy |
3
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CM242 | Organic Chemistry II |
3
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| CM223 | Spectroscopy Lab |
3
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CM244 | Organic Lab |
3
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| CM241 | Organic Chemistry I |
3
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BY214 | Genetics |
3
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| PH131 | Physics I |
4
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PH132 | Physics II |
4
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| Statistics |
3
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KA Elective |
3
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Junior Year
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| CM371 | Physical Chemistry I |
3
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CM372 | Physical Chemistry II |
3
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| BY450 | Biochemistry I |
3
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BY451 | Biochemistry II |
3
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| Professional Elective |
3
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Professional Elective |
3
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| KA Elective |
3
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Free Elective |
3
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| KA Elective |
3
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Technology Course |
3
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Senior Year
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| BY412 | Molecular Biology |
4
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BY470 | Biotechnology Lab |
3
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| Professional Elective |
3
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Professional Elective |
3
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2
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Free Elective |
3
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Free Elective |
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† Students must take 5 Knowledge Area electives covering 6 knowledge areas (CGI, CSO, EC, IA, IG, STS), including 1 University course (UNIV) in addition to UNIV190
Biology
- BY310 Developmental Biology
- BY316 Immunobiology
- BY320 Microbiology
- BY322 Microbiology Lab
- BY360 Human Physiology
- BY418 Human Anatomy
- BY426 Intro to Biophysics
- BY471 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BY472 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BY474 Endocrinology
Chemistry
- CM300 Instrumental Lab
- CM312 Survey of Inorganic Chemistry
- CM320 Separations and Electrochemistry
- CM345 Advanced Lab
- CM440 Computational Chemistry
- CM444 Medicinal Chemistry
- CM473 Advanced Techniques in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- CM491 Undergraduate Thesis I
- CM492 Undergraduate Thesis II
Engineering
- CH465 Biochemical Engineering
- CE479 Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
Mathematics
- MA231 Calculus III
- MA232 Differential Equations