The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements. For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path
– starting
in the first year. The following is a typical plan for this 14 course major. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
Gen Chem I (CHEM 110, fall) |
Gen Chem II (CHEM 120, spring) |
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Cell Biology (BIOL 150, either semester)
One semester of Mathematics up through Calculus I (MATH 130)
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| Sophomore
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Organic Chem I (CHEM 240, fall) |
Organic Chem II (CHEM 250, spring)
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Genetics (BIOL 250, either semester)
If necessary, second semester of Mathematics to complete through Calculus I (MATH 130)
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| Summer |
If ready: Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99) |
| Junior
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Biological Chem (CHEM 330, fall) Gen Phys I (PHYS 235, fall) |
Adv Biological Chem (CHEM 335, spring) |
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Possibly:
- Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99)
- BCMB elective
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| Summer |
Probably: Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99) |
| Senior
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Adv Cell Biol (BIOL 355, fall)
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Senior Seminar (BIOL 497)
Physical Chem II (CHEM 320)
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Courses necessary to complete major.
If not already completed:
- Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99)
- BCMB elective
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Possible Degree Path
– starting
in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department for your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
-
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| Sophomore |
Gen Chem I (CHEM 110, fall) |
Gen Chem II (CHEM 120, spring)
|
|
Cell Biology (BIOL 150, either semester)
One semester of Mathematics up through Calculus I (MATH 130)
Either:
- Genetics (BIOL 250, either semester)
- Mathematics necessary to complete through Calculus I (MATH 130)
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| Summer |
If ready: Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99) |
| Junior |
Organic Chem I (CHEM 240, fall)
Gen Phys I (PHYS 235, fall)
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Organic Chem II (CHEM 250, spring)
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If not previously completed:
- Genetics (BIOL 250, either semester)
- Mathematics necessary to complete through Calculus I (MATH 130)
Possibly:
- Adv Cell Biol (BIOL 355, fall)
- Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99)
- BCMB elective
|
| Summer |
Probably: Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99) |
| Senior |
Biological Chem (CHEM 330, fall)
|
Adv Biological Chem (CHEM 335, spring)
Senior Seminar (BIOL 497)
Physical Chem II (CHEM 320)
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Courses necessary to complete major.
If not already completed:
- Adv Cell Biol (BIOL 355, fall)
- Independent Research (BCMB X98) or (BCMB X99)
- BCMB elective
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Capstone: The BCMB capstone includes a comprehensive exam, written research report and oral presentation related to the required research experience (both done in the context of BCMB 497). Consult with a BCMB faculty member for more details.
Planning
Recommendations:
- General Physics II (PHYS 245) is not required for the BCMB major; but many professional health programs require General Physics II (PHYS 245). Please check with your advisor.
- Undergraduate Research is a key component of the BCMB major. The BCMB Program must approve all research prior to the start of the research project. Consult with a BCMB faculty member for more details. Research can be:
- one summer in a full time research project (on campus or off campus);
- part-time for two semesters on-campus;
- for academic credit or only as a credit towards graduation requirements.
- Students considering graduate work should consult with their advisors to ensure that requirements beyond the major are met.
- Study Away/Study Abroad - Due to the highly gated nature of the major, students will need to carefully plan for a study abroad experience. Summer programs are a good choice as are foreign schools that offer science courses that count towards the major.