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    Biotechnology - B.S.

    Our Biotechnology program offers a thorough education on the principles and techniques of biotechnology, equipping you with the necessary skills for a diverse array of careers in academia, government and industry. With access to cutting-edge research facilities, experienced faculty and real-world opportunities, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact in this exciting field. Read more...

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    Program Information for Biotechnology - B.S.

    Program Description

    Full Description

    The Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary program that provides a strong academic foundation in biological sciences and chemistry, practical training in the various biotechnologies and a solid understanding of their application in industry and biomedicine. The science of biotechnology extends across many areas of biology and chemistry and provides cutting-edge technology tools for modern biology and biomedical research. The curriculum includes a research experience at Kent State and/or an internship at a biotechnology company.

    Biotechnology graduates have employment opportunities in biomedical research and in the rapidly growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

    Admissions

    Admission Requirements

    The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

    First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

    First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

    International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

    Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

    Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

    Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

    Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.

    Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Apply knowledge and information to complex issues in biotechnology.
    2. Use problem-solving and data-gathering skills to comprehend issues in biotechnology.
    3. Develop inductive reasoning and technical communications skills in the context of working in a complex group environment.
    4. Analyze scientific papers and expand skills for listening to and critiquing scientific seminars based on the literature or current research.
    5. Effectively communicate scientific information.
    6. Develop collaborative working relationships with research mentors and laboratory members.
    Coursework
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    Program Requirements

    Major Requirements

    Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
    BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
    BSCI 30140CELL BIOLOGY 4
    BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
    BSCI 30171GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
    BSCI 40158MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3
    BTEC 10210INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY 3
    BTEC 40191SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 1
    BTEC 40192INTERNSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR) 6-12
    or BTEC 40196 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR)
    BTEC 40210CASE STUDIES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (WIC) 13
    BTEC 40220BIOINFORMATICS 3
    BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
    CHEM 10060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
    CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
    CHEM 10062GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    CHEM 20481BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4
    CHEM 30284INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4
    CHEM 40251ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) (min grade C) 12
    CHEM 40262BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
    MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
    MATH 30011BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 3
    PHIL 30015MEDICINE AND MORALITY 3
    PHY 13001GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
    PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    Major Electives, choose from the following:9
    BSCI 30518
    		VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
    BSCI 40143
    		EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY
    BSCI 40159
    		MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY (ELR) (WIC) 1
    BSCI 40174
    		IMMUNOLOGY
    BSCI 40463
    		MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
    CHEM 30105
    		ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I
    CHEM 30107
    		ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1
    CHEM 30301
    		INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
    CHEM 30475
    		ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR)
    CHEM 40109
    		BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40365
    		BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40567
    		PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES
    PSYC 41363
    		BIOPSYCHOLOGY
    Any Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level) approved by program director
    Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
    CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
    PHIL 21001INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
    UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
    Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)8
    Kent Core Composition6
    Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6
    Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
    General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)1
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
    1

    A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

    Graduation Requirements

    Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
    2.000 2.000

    Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.

    • Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 8 credit hours of foreign language.1 
    • The following programs are exempt from this requirement: The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.2
    • Minimum Elementary I and II of the same language
    1

    All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.

    2
    The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science exemption exists under another college policy (Three-Plus-One Programs). The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology exemption is due to its extensive collaboration with and contribution from the Information Technology program in the College of Applied and Technical Studies, which does not have a foreign language requirement.
    Roadmap

    Roadmap

    This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

    Plan of Study Grid
    Semester OneCredits
    !BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
    !CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
    !CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
    UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
     Credit Hours15
    Semester Two
    BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
    BTEC 10210 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY 3
    CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
    CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours15
    Semester Three
    BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
    CHEM 20481 BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4
    PHIL 21001 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
    Foreign Language 4
     Credit Hours15
    Semester Four
    BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
    CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
    PHY 13001 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
    PHY 13021 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    Foreign Language 4
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Five
    BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
    MATH 30011 BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 3
    PHIL 30015 MEDICINE AND MORALITY 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    General Elective 1
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Six
    BSCI 40158 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3
    CHEM 30284 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4
    Major Elective 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours16
    Third Summer Term
    BTEC 40192
    or BTEC 40196
    		 INTERNSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR)
    or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR)
    		2-6
     Credit Hours2
    Semester Seven
    BTEC 40191 SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 1
    BTEC 40210 CASE STUDIES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (WIC) 3
    BTEC 40220 BIOINFORMATICS 3
    Major Elective 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours13
    Semester Eight
    BTEC 40192
    or BTEC 40196
    		 INTERNSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR)
    or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR)
    		4-6
    CHEM 40251 ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 2
    CHEM 40262 BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
    Major Elective 3
     Credit Hours12
     Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
    Program Delivery
    • Delivery:
      • In person
    • Location:
      • Kent Campus

    Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Biotechnology - B.S.

    Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

    3.8%

    about as fast as the average

    1,050,800

    number of jobs

    $62,870

    potential earnings

    Biological technicians

    4.9%

    about as fast as the average

    87,500

    number of jobs

    $46,340

    potential earnings

    Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

    6.1%

    faster than the average

    138,300

    number of jobs

    $91,510

    potential earnings

    Biological scientists, all other

    2.2%

    slower than the average

    44,700

    number of jobs

    $85,290

    potential earnings

    Notice: Career Information Source
    * Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

    Biochemistry - B.S.

    Our Biochemistry program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the molecular basis of life. With hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art labs and guidance from our experienced faculty, you will develop the strong foundation in biochemistry needed for careers in research, medicine and pharmaceutical fields. Read more...

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    Program Information for Biochemistry - B.S.

    Program Description

    Full Description

    The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry provides strong preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry or medicine or planning a career as a practicing biochemist in industrial research and development, government research laboratories or academia.

    With the selection of appropriate elective courses, students in the Biochemistry major meet the minimum requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society.

    The Biochemistry major includes the following optional concentration:

    • The Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration is the recommended track for students preparing for careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assisting or podiatry.

    Students interested in careers in pharmacy have the opportunity to earn this B.S. degree while completing their studies towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). After three years at Kent State, students may apply to and attend NEOMED, and then transfer 20 credit hours of courses from NEOMED to complete their Kent State Biochemistry requirements.

    In addition, Biochemistry students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Chemistry and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

    Admissions

    Admission Requirements

    The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

    First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

    First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

    International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

    Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

    Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

    Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

    Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.

    Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Apply broad-based chemical and biochemical knowledge to their profession.
    2. Develop their abilities to plan and execute chemical and biochemical experiments.
    3. Prepare and deliver written and oral scientific reports.
    Coursework
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    Program Requirements

    Major Requirements

    Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
    BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
    BSCI 30140CELL BIOLOGY 4
    BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
    BSCI 30171GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
    CHEM 10060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4-6
    or CHEM 10970 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
    or CHEM 11060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)
    CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
    or CHEM 10971 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
    CHEM 10062GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    CHEM 30105ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
    CHEM 30107ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 11
    CHEM 30301INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
    CHEM 30475ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
    CHEM 30476ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
    CHEM 30481ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
    CHEM 30482ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
    CHEM 40251ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 12
    CHEM 40261BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
    CHEM 40262BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
    CHEM 40263PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3
    CHEM 40567PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4
    CHEM 40568ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
    MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 4-5
    or MATH 12021 CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
    MATH 12022PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES 3
    or MATH 30011 BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
    Physics Electives, choose from the following:10
    PHY 13001
    & PHY 13002
    & PHY 13021
    & PHY 13022
    		GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
    and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
    and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
    and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
    PHY 23101
    & PHY 23102
    		GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
    and GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
    Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
    UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
    Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)8
    Kent Core Composition6
    Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
    Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 29
    General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 35
    Concentration or Additional Requirements
    Choose from the following:15
    Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine Concentration
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
    1

    A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

    2

    PHIL 21001 is recommended for students in the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration.

    3

    The following are recommended for students in the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration: COMM 15000, ECON 22060, ECON 42086, PSYC 40111, PSYC 41363, SOC 42563.

    Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

    Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
    Major Electives, choose from the following:9
    Strongly Suggested Electives
    BSCI 40174
    		IMMUNOLOGY
    BSCI 40220
    		BIOINFORMATICS
    BSCI 40430
    		ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
    or BSCI 40460
    		 ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
    BSCI 40462
    		ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: READINGS AND CASE STUDIES
    BTEC 40191
    		SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
    CHEM 40109
    		BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40113
    		CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS
    CHEM 40264
    		MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40295
    		SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40365
    		BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40796
    		INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1
    Other Suggested Electives
    CHEM 30106
    		ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
    CHEM 30108
    		ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 2
    CHEM 40195
    		SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40302
    		INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
    CHEM 40364
    		INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
    CHEM 40395
    		SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40451
    		ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40476
    		SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
    CHEM 40477
    		INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
    CHEM 40483
    		INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40495
    		SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40559
    		NANOMATERIALS
    CHEM 40571
    		SURFACE CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40595
    		SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
    Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
    Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
    1

    Maximum 4 credit hours of CHEM 40796 may be applied toward major electives.

    2

    A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine Concentration Requirements

    Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
    BSCI 40430ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 3
    or BSCI 40460 ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
    Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
    BSCI 30517
    		HUMAN ANATOMY
    or BSCI 30518
    		 VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
    BSCI 40174
    		IMMUNOLOGY
    BSCI 40220
    		BIOINFORMATICS
    BTEC 40191
    		SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
    CHEM 30106
    		ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
    CHEM 40109
    		BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40264
    		MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40302
    		INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
    CHEM 40365
    		BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40477
    		INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
    CHEM 40483
    		INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
    CHEM 40796
    		INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1
    Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
    PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
    SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
    Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
    1

    Maximum 3 credit hours of CHEM 40796 may be applied toward concentration electives.

    Graduation Requirements

    Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
    2.000 2.000

    Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.

    • Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 8 credit hours of foreign language.1 
    • The following programs are exempt from this requirement: The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.2
    • Minimum Elementary I and II of the same language
    1

    All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.

    2
    The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science exemption exists under another college policy (Three-Plus-One Programs). The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology exemption is due to its extensive collaboration with and contribution from the Information Technology program in the College of Applied and Technical Studies, which does not have a foreign language requirement.
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    Roadmaps

    Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

    This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

    Plan of Study Grid
    Semester OneCredits
    !BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
    !CHEM 10060
    or CHEM 10970
    or CHEM 11060
    		 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
    or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
    or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)
    		4-6
    !CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    !MATH 12002
    or MATH 12021
    		 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
    or CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
    		4-5
    UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours17
    Semester Two
    !CHEM 10061
    or CHEM 10971
    		 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
    or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
    		4
    !CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    !MATH 12022
    or MATH 30011
    		 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
    or BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
    		3
    Foreign Language 4
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours15
    Semester Three
    !BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
    !CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
    !CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
    Physics Electives 5
    Foreign Language 4
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Four
    !BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
    !CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
    !CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
    !CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
    Physics Electives 5
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Five
    !CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
    !CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1
    !CHEM 40261 BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
    !CHEM 40567 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours14
    Semester Six
    !CHEM 40262 BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
    !CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours13
    Semester Seven
    !BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
    Major Electives 6
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Eight
    !CHEM 40251 ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 2
    !CHEM 40263 PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3
    Major Elective 3
    General Electives 5
     Credit Hours13
     Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine Concentration

    This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

    Plan of Study Grid
    Semester OneCredits
    !BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
    !CHEM 10060
    or CHEM 10970
    or CHEM 11060
    		 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
    or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
    or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)
    		4-6
    !CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    !MATH 12002
    or MATH 12021
    		 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
    or CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
    		4-5
    PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
    UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
     Credit Hours17
    Semester Two
    !CHEM 10061
    or CHEM 10971
    		 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
    or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
    		4
    !CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
    !MATH 12022
    or MATH 30011
    		 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
    or BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
    		3
    SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
    Foreign Language 4
     Credit Hours15
    Semester Three
    !BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
    !CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
    !CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
    Physics Electives 5
    Foreign Language 4
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Four
    !BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
    !CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
    !CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
    !CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
    Physics Electives 5
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Five
    !BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
    !CHEM 40261 BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
    !CHEM 40567 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours14
    Semester Six
    !BSCI 40430
    or BSCI 40460
    		 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
    or ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
    		3
    !CHEM 40262 BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
    !CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours13
    Semester Seven
    !CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
    !CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1
    Concentration Elective 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
    Kent Core Requirement 3
     Credit Hours16
    Semester Eight
    !CHEM 40251 ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 2
    !CHEM 40263 PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3
    Concentration Elective 3
    General Electives 5
     Credit Hours13
     Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
    Program Delivery
    • Delivery:
      • In person
    • Location:
      • Kent Campus

    Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Biochemistry - B.S.

    Agricultural and food science technicians

    4.1%

    about as fast as the average

    24,200

    number of jobs

    $41,970

    potential earnings

    Biochemists and biophysicists

    4.0%

    about as fast as the average

    34,600

    number of jobs

    $94,270

    potential earnings

    Bioengineers and biomedical engineers

    4.7%

    about as fast as the average

    21,200

    number of jobs

    $92,620

    potential earnings

    Biological science teachers, postsecondary

    9.3%

    much faster than the average

    64,700

    number of jobs

    $85,600

    potential earnings

    Biological technicians

    4.9%

    about as fast as the average

    87,500

    number of jobs

    $46,340

    potential earnings

    Chemical engineers

    4.4%

    about as fast as the average

    32,600

    number of jobs

    $108,540

    potential earnings

    Environmental engineers

    3.1%

    about as fast as the average

    55,800

    number of jobs

    $92,120

    potential earnings

    Forensic science technicians

    14.1%

    much faster than the average

    17,200

    number of jobs

    $60,590

    potential earnings

    Genetic counselors

    21.5%

    much faster than the average

    2,600

    number of jobs

    $85,700

    potential earnings

    Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

    6.1%

    faster than the average

    138,300

    number of jobs

    $91,510

    potential earnings

    Occupational health and safety technicians

    4.8%

    about as fast as the average

    22,100

    number of jobs

    $53,340

    potential earnings

    Pharmacists

    -3.3%

    decline

    321,700

    number of jobs

    $128,710

    potential earnings

    Additional Careers
    • Biochemical engineers
    • DNA analysts
    • Fermentation technicians
    • Genetic engineers
    • Grant writers
    • National Institutes of Health officers
    • Quality control technicians
    • Research scientists
    • Science writers and communicators
    Notice: Career Information Source
    * Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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