Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 224 | General Biology I 1,2 | 4 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I 1,2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 131 & CHEM 135 | Advanced General Chemistry I and Advanced General Chemistry Lab | |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II 1,2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 132 & CHEM 136 | Advanced General Chemistry II and Advanced General Chemistry II Lab | |
| MATH 126 | Elementary Calculus for Business and Science 1,2 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1,2 | 3 |
| or MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I 1,2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 202 | General Physics II 1,2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 232 | University Physics II | |
| Total Hours | 26-27 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
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MATH 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 c.h.), MATH 211 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (3 c.h.), PHYS 231 University Physics I (4 c.h.) and PHYS 232 University Physics II (4 c.h.) are strongly recommended
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BCHM 451 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| BCHM 452 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL 225 | General Biology II | 4 |
| or BIOL 317 | Botany | |
| BIOL 301 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 303 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 400 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 415 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 455 | Molecular Techniques | 3 |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 321 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 461 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 465 | Physical Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| or CRST 390 | Origins | |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| BIOL or CHEM Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Total Hours | 54-55 | |
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Any 300-400 level BIOL or CHEM course not already applying to the degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 0-3 credit hours of Free Electives | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Natural Science Elective BIOL 224 1 | 4 | |
| Chemistry Elective(s) 2 | 4 | |
| MATH 126 or MATH 131 |
Elementary Calculus for Business and Science 3 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
3-4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| Chemistry Elective(s) 4 | 4 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BIOL 225 or BIOL 317 |
General Biology II or Botany |
4 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| MATH Elective MATH 201, MATH 211 1,3 | 3 | |
| BIOL 301 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 5 | 0-3 | |
| BIOL 415 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| PHYS 201/231 | General Physics I 3 | 4 |
| BCHM 451 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 321 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 232 |
General Physics II 3 or University Physics II |
4 |
| BCHM 452 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL 400 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 455 | Molecular Techniques | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIOL 110 | General Biology | 4 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Social Sciences Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 461 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 465 | Physical Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CRST 290 or CRST 390 |
History of Life or Origins |
3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BIOL 303 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Biology or Chenistry Elective 6 | 3-4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 12-13 | |
| Total Hours | 120-125 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives here before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
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MATH 131, MATH 211, PHYS 231 and PHYS 232 are strongly recommended
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information
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Choose from the following: any 300-400 level BIOL or CHEM course not already applying to the degree