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Undergraduates can choose any one of several majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Integrated Bachelors/Master’s Program in Biochemistry with Emphasis on Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry is an exciting research area that involves organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and biochemistry. This research deals with chemical-biological relationships, mainly the relationship between molecular structure and biological activity or mode of action. Undergraduates now have the opportunity to earn a M. S. degree in Biochemistry with an emphasis in Medicinal Chemistry (Click here to see details for the program). Key points concerning this new degree program are:
Medicinal Chemistry involves research dealing with chemical-biological relationships, mainly the relationship between molecular structure and biological activity or mode of action. Some specific areas:
- Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel biologically active compounds and/or diagnostic agents.
- Molecular modifications of reported series that lead to a significantly improved understanding of their structure-activity relationships (SAR). Routine extensions of existing series that do not utilize novel chemical or biological approaches or do not add significantly to a basic understanding of the SAR of the series will normally not be accepted for publication.
- Molecular biological studies (e.g., site-directed mutagenesis) of macromolecular targets that lead to an improved understanding of molecular recognition.
- Structural biological studies (X-ray, NMR, CD, etc.) of relevant ligands and targets with the aim of investigating molecular recognition processes in the action of biologically active compounds.
- Molecular modeling and QSAR studies that provide fresh insight into the SAR of series that are of current general interest.
- Computational chemistry methods with demonstrated value for the identification or optimization of bioactive molecules.
- Effect of molecular structure on the distribution, pharmacokinetics, and metabolic transformation of biologically active compounds.
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree - Chemistry
The Bachelor of Sciences degree in Chemistry at ASU is a rigorous program emphasizing breadth and depth of chemical knowledge. Students in the BS program take courses and laboratories in all of the major chemical subdisciplines, which includes organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. Elective courses in interdisciplinary areas such as solid-state chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and nanoscience are available. Students in this program are strongly encouraged to undertake substantive research work as part of their undergraduate education and training in chemistry. The B.S degree in Chemistry prepares students for a variety of professional positions in chemical research, as well as in related technical fields such as forensics, quality assurance, environmental monitoring, laboratory management, and technical sales. This degree is also the best preparation for advanced postgraduate study and research in the chemical disciplines. BS degree recipients regularly enter other postgraduate programs including Law, Business, Pharmacy, Dental, and Medical Schools.The BS in Chemistry program consists of 46 semester hours in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and 20 hours of related courses in mathematics and physics. Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements of this major and to view the flowchart.
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree - Chemistry with Environmental Concentration
Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements (download the checksheet)
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree - Biochemistry
The Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Biochemistry provides students with a firm foundation in the principles of biologically-oriented Chemistry and introduces students to the broad range of topics that comprise the large and rapidly moving field of biochemistry. The program consists of 9 lecture hours and 5 hours of laboratory experience in biochemistry/biophysical chemistry (with 36 total hours of chemistry) and 31 hours of related courses in biology (including Genetics, Cell Biology) plus basic Mathematics and Physics courses. Students in this program are strongly encouraged to undertake undergraduate research work as part of their education and training in biochemistry.This rigorous degree program will prepare you for a research career in a variety of biologically- and medically-oriented fields, for graduate work in any of these fields as well as careers in medicine. Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements of this major and to view the flowchart (download the checksheet).
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree - Biochemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Concentration
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree - Chemistry
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Chemistry emphasizes the core aspects of chemistry, from a more qualitative viewpoint than the BS degree and includes required courses in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. The smaller number of required hours in chemistry relative to the BS degree makes the BA the degree of choice for students intending to obtain double majors. The BA degree program provides a chemical experience for those intending to work in technical laboratory positions that do not involves intensive basic research. Recipients of the BA degree enter postgraduate professional programs where a technical background in chemistry is valued, including Law, Business, and Medicine. The BA in Chemistry program consists of 30 hours in chemistry and 16 hours of related courses in mathematics and physics. Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements of this major and to view the flowchart.(download the checksheet)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree - Biochemistry
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biochemistry is intended to provide a strong background in chemistry and biochemistry but is designed for students who favor a biological emphasis compared to a biophysical chemistry emphasis, as in the Biochemistry BS degree. Required courses in the BA degree include 38 hours of chemistry and biochemistry plus 19 hours of related courses including biology, genetics, calculus and physics. The reduced number of required major hours is well-suited to students pursuing a double major. This degree provides a good foundation for individuals entering a graduate program in areas where a background in biochemistry is a strong asset and is particularly suited to students intending to pursue careers in law, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or business. Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements of this major and to view the flowchart. (download the checksheet)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Secondary Education - Chemistry
This program prepares students for teaching chemistry in secondary education. Advising for this program is provided by the College of Education Advising Office in Payne Hall, (480) 965-5555.
Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements of this major and to view the flowchart.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Minors are also possible. Please refer to the checksheet for a listing of all requirements of this minor.
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