Biochemistry

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

If you are fascinated by how molecules in living organisms work together to sustain life, or if your goal is to serve others by identifying cures for diseases such as cancer, consider a degree in Biochemistry. Maranatha’s Biochemistry program will provide you with the knowledge and laboratory skills to understand the incredible world of molecular interactions that occur constantly within living organisms.

Career Options

• Physician • Medical researcher • Forensic scientist • Analytical chemist • Veterinarian • Dentist

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

alumni spotlight TORI MORRIS

Tori Morris (’19) graduated with a BS in Biochemistry. She lives in Galveston, TX and is currently working on her PhD in Human Pathophysiology and Translational Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch. While transitioning to grad school was challenging, she found that MBU had provided the scientific foundation and internship opportunities she needed. Tori appreciates the way her professors challenged her in all areas of lifepersonal, professional, and spiritual.

Core Requirements (79 hours) ASSC 120 General Biology 1 ASSC 141 General Chemistry 1 ASSC 142 General Chemistry 2 ASSC 151 General Physics 1 ASSC 152 General Physics 2 ASSC 310 Pre-Med Seminar 4 4 4 4 4 1

ASSC 325 Genetics 3

ASSC 338 Organic Chemistry 1 ASSC 339 Organic Chemistry 2 ASSC 341 Biochemistry 1 ASSC 342 Biochemistry 2 ASSC 350 Analytical Chemistry ASSC 410 Physical Chemistry ASSC 436 Cell & Molecular Biology 1 ASSC 437 Cell & Molecular Biology 2

4 4 4 4 5 4 3 3 BIPH 433 Apologetics 2 ASSC 480 Senior Science Capstone Plan 2 ASSC 490 Senior Science Capstone Project 2

Science Electives (8 hours) ASSC 121 General Biology 2 ASSC 226 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ASSC 227 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ASSC 234 Microbiology ASMA 238 Probability and Statistics

Math Requirements (10 hours) ASMA 143 Calculus 1 ASMA 232 Calculus 2 4 4 4 4 3

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Course Distribution

Biochemistry Major Biblical Studies Core Liberal Arts Core

Minimum Hours Required

79 24 25 128

Suggested Schedule

Year 1

General Biology 1 4 General Chemistry 1 4 Old Testament Survey 3 English Composition 1 3 Music Elective 2 16

Year 2

General Physics 1 Calculus 2 4 5

Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 Modern Creationary Thought* 3 Literature Elective 3

Year 3

Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 Biochemistry 1 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 18

4 4 4 3 15

Year 4

Cell and Molecular Biology 1 3 Analytical Chemistry 5 Senior Science Capstone Plan 2 Genetics 3 Bible Elective 3 16 General Chemistry 2 Calculus 1 New Testament Survey

3 English Composition 2 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 2 17

General Physics 2 Science Elective Baptist Heritage

3 Humanities Elective** 3 American Studies Elective 3 17

Pre-Med Seminar Organic Chemistry 2 Biochemistry 2 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 The Modern World

Cell and Molecular Biology 2 3 Science Elective 4 Senior Science Capstone Project 2 Apologetics 2 Humanities Elective** 3 14

See page 26 for General Education Core requirements. * Biblical Studies Core Electives reduced to 3 credits with additional requirement of Modern Creationary Thought. ** Students planning to go to medical school should choose General Psychology and Intro to Sociology. Scientific Reasoning requirement is met by requirements in the major. Quantitative Reasoning requirement must be met by Calculus 1.