Course of Studies

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 UCBO
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 1

SEMESTER 1

Course
BIOL 104
CHEMISTRY
ENGLISH
MATH 100
PHYSICS A

SEMESTER 2
Course
BIOL 106
CHEM 125
ENGLISH
MATH 101
PHYSICS B

YEAR 2
SEMESTER 3

Course
BIOL 204
BIOL 212
CHEM 212
ARTSI
UAS ELECT

SEMESTER 4
Course
BIOL 202
BIOL 206
CHEM 213
STAT 206
ARTSI

Name

Biology I

Chemistry Requirement: CHEM 110 or CHEM 122
English Requirement: ENGL 110 or ENGL 112

Calculus I

Physics Requirement: PHYS 102 or PHYS 104

Name
Biology II

Foundations of Chemistry IT

English Requirement: ENGL 111 or ENGL 114

Calculus IL

Physics Requirement: PHYS 103 or PHYS 105

Name

Cell Biology

Microbiology

Organic Chemistry I

First or Second Year Arts Requirement
General UAS Elective

Name

Principles of Genetics
Introductory Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry IT
Statistics

First or Second Year Arts Requirement

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Biochemistry

selkirk.ca/biochemistry

LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Science in Biochemistry and
Transfer to BSc

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Program Summary

Are you fascinated by living organisms and their
biological molecules?

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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’ll make
valuable contributions to this vital research and set
your path for career success.Take this program if
you’re fascinated by living organisms and how their
biological molecules contribute to the functioning

of their entire beings. Take this program if you’re
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’ll 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

selkirk.ca/programs