Biochemistry, B.S.

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Kathrin Parks, Ph.D., Associate Dean

General Education	36-39 credits
Major	66-69 credits
General Electives	12-18 credits

The Loras College Chemistry program provides a comprehensive scientific foundation within a liberal arts tradition. We develop the connection between the molecular and macroscopic worlds and equip our students to make meaningful contributions for the common good. Students grow in their capacity to solve problems and understand scientific inquiry through immersion in original, independent research. The program intentionally builds a community between the students, faculty, and alumni that supports students in realizing their personal, academic, and professional goals.

The Chemistry program includes biochemistry, chemistry, and chemistry for secondary education majors. These majors support those interested in health science, industry, environmental science, laboratories, patent law, forensics, research, biotechnology, and graduate study.

Student Learning Outcomes - Biochemistry

Students will master the fundamentals in Biochemical, Inorganic, Analytical, Organic and Physical Chemistry.
Students will be able to plan and execute experiments and evaluate their results.
Students will be able to communicate scientific and experimental information to other scientists and the community at large.
Students will identify, comprehend, and evaluate relevant chemical literature.
Students will develop professional skills that support relevant vocations.

General Education Requirements

Requirements for the major in Biochemistry (B.S.):

The required and supporting courses for majors must be completed with a cumulative 2.000 GPA. At least 12 credits of required chemistry courses, numbered 300 or above, must be completed at Loras College. L.CHE 480 and L.CHE 481 must be included in these 12 credits. Majors will be required to satisfactorily complete a thesis and should see their faculty advisor for details.

L.BIO 115 - Principles of Biology I-ES Credits: 3
L.BIO 115L - Principles of Biology I Lab Credits: 1
L.BIO 250 - Genetics Credits: 4
L.BIO 410 - Cell & Molecular Biology Credits: 4
L.CHE 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
L.CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1
L.CHE 270 - Science Research Experience Credits: 3
L.CHE 230 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
L.CHE 230L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1
L.CHE 231 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
L.CHE 231L - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
L.CHE 320 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
L.CHE 350 - Biophysical Chemistry Credits: 4
L.CHE 360 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
L.CHE 360L - Biochemistry Lab Credits: 1
L.CHE 460 - Advanced Biochemistry Credits: 4
L.CHE 380 - Junior Seminar I: Chemical Literacy Credits: 1
L.CHE 381 - Junior Seminar II: Ethics Credits: 1
L.CHE 480 - Senior Seminar I: Vocation-IN Credits: 1
L.CHE 481 - Senior Seminar II: Thesis Credits: 1
L.MAT 150 - Calculus of One Variable I Credits: 4

Select one from:

L.BIO 277 - Biostatistics-QR Credits: 3 AND
L.BIO 278 - Experimental Design Credits: 1
L.BIO 335 - Microbiology Credits: 4
L.BIO 348 - Immunology Credits: 3
L.BIO 420 - Vertebrate Physiology Credits: 4
Elective: Program Director approved course Credits: 3-4

Select one from:

L.CHE 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 AND
L.CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
L.CHE 212 - Quantitative Chemistry Credits: 3 AND
L.CHE 112L General Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1

Select both from Req A, or both from Req B

Req A

L.PHY 210 - Elements of Physics I-QR Credits: 4 AND
L.PHY 290 - Physics Lab I Credits: 0
L.PHY 211 - Elements of Physics II Credits: 4 AND
L.PHY 291 - Physics Lab II Credits: 0

Req B

L.PHY 223 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers I-QR Credits: 5 AND
L.PHY 290 - Physics Lab I Credits: 0
L.PHY 224 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers II Credits: 5 AND
L.PHY 291 - Physics Lab II Credits: 0

Minor and Related Majors

Chemistry, B.S.

Chemistry, Minor

Chemistry/Secondary Teaching, B.S.