The major in Chemical Biology addresses the increasing interest that many biologists have in the molecular aspects of biology and the increasing emphasis that many chemists place on the significance of chemical interactions and reactions in biological systems.  The major in Chemical Biology provides a strong background for students who want to pursue careers in molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal chemistry. It is not, however, advisable for students considering careers in the health professions as it is difficult for Chemical Biology majors to take courses like Comparative Anatomy, Systemic Physiology, Histology, etc that students often find helpful in preparing for professional school.

Requirements for the Chemical Biology major

The SJU General Education Requirement (the liberal arts courses required of all SJU students regardless of major): Common Core: (six courses): Eng 1011-1021   Phl 1011-1031   His 1011-1021   University Distribution: (14 courses): Foreign language 2 courses Lit/Fine Arts 1 course Mathematics  2 courses MAT 1251-1261 Applied Calculus                 or MAT 1351-1361 Calculus I-II Philosophy 1 course Social Science 3 courses Theology 3 courses Natural Science 2 courses (any two science courses taken as part of the major in either Biology or Chemistry) Free Electives 3 courses Major Concentration: (15 courses): Biology: BIO 1011 Biology I: Cells BIO 1021 Biology II: Genetics and Evolutionary Biology BIO 2031 Biology III: Organismic Biology Any three of the following Biology courses BIO 2061 Microbiology BIO 2141 Molecular Genetics BIO 2161 Neurobiology BIO 2201 Immunology BIO 2262 Light and Electron Microscopy BIO 2301 Advanced Cell Biology Chemistry: CHM 1011-1021 General Chemistry I-II CHM 1112-1122 General Chemistry Lab I-II CHM 2311-2312 Organic Chemistry I-II CHM 2321-2322 Organic Chemistry Lab I-II CHM 2461-2471 Physical Chemistry for Chemical Biology I-II CHM 2221 Analytical Chemistry CHM 2222 Analytical Chemistry Lab One course from the following: BIO 2211     OR       CHM 2611 AND 2612       Biochemistry Two semesters from the following: BIO 2951-2961 OR CHM 2951-2961 Undergraduate Research Physics: PHY 1051-1061 General Physics I-II PHY 1052-1062 General Physics Lab I-II Research: One Semester of research in either the Biology or Chemistry Departments Seminar: All students must register for either the Biology or Chemistry Seminar series