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The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the associate of science degree
in biochemistry. Courses should always be chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.

Notes:

Students transferring to SFU should choose CPSC 100 as their elective. Students transferring to UBCO
should choose CHEM 222 as their elective. Students are advised to ensure that their course selections
will meet the degree requirements of the subsequent institution(s) they plan to attend.

Year
SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
BIOL 104 Biology I On Campus 3
CHEMISTRY Chemistry Requirement: CHEM 110 or CHEM 122 On Campus 3
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 110 or ENGL 112 On Campus 3
MATH 100 Calculus I On Campus 3
PHYSICS A Physics Requirement: PHYS 102 or PHYS 104 On Campus 3
Total 6
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
BIOL 106 Biology II On Campus 3
CHEM 125 Foundations of Chemistry IT On Campus 4
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 111 or ENGL 114 On Campus 3
MATH 101 Calculus II On Campus 3
PHYSICS B Physics Requirement: PHYS 103 or PHYS 105 On Campus 3
Total 16
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
BIOL 204 Cell Biology On Campus 3
BIOL 212 Microbiology On Campus 3
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry I On Campus 3
ARTSI First or Second Year Arts Requirement On Campus 3
UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3
Total 6
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
BIOL 202 Principles of Genetics On Campus 3
BIOL 206 Introductory Biochemistry On Campus 3
CHEM 213 Organic Chemistry II On Campus 3
STAT 206 Statistics On Campus 3
ARTSI First or Second Year Arts Requirement On Campus 3
Total 6

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Biochemistry

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Science in Biochemistry

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Are you fascinated by living organisms and their
biological molecules? Also called “biological
chemistry,” this growing field of scientific study
explains how living organisms survive and thrive
through their internal chemical processes.
Biochemical research is one of the most successful
fields at examining living processes and today is
part of almost all areas of life sciences research.
As a professional biochemist you will make valuable
contributions to this vital research and set your path
for career success.

Take this program if you are fascinated by living
organisms and how their biological molecules
contribute to the functioning of their entire beings.
Take this program if you are fascinated by life in
general and want to understand its complex scientific
inner workings and play an active role in discovering
more about living beings’ interconnectedness.

COURSES INCLUDE

You will get the basics you need to take further
education in biochemistry as you study diverse
subjects like:

— Writing composition
— Poetry and drama
— Biology

— Chemistry

— Calculus

— Physics

— Literature and prose fiction
— Organic chemistry
— Cell biology

— Microbiology

— Biochemistry

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Associate of Science degree in
Biochemistry program requires the completion of
Biology 12, Chemistry 11, English Studies 12, Physics
11 with a grade of “C” or higher and Pre-calculus

12 or Principles of Math 12 with a grade of “C+” or
higher.

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