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Undergraduate Course List

The undergraduate major in Biochemistry at West Virginia University is not administered through the School of Medicine. Undergraduate Biochemistry majors are administered by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design. For more information about this major please see the links below:

The curriculum in biochemistry prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in basic principles of the physical and life sciences. Students completing a biochemistry major are prepared for professional employment in the expanding fields of agricultural and environmental sciences, chemical industry, health-related industries, and biotechnology-based industries. An undergraduate major in biochemistry also provides a strong preparation for graduate study in the sciences and for entry into a professional program such as dentistry, medicine, optometry, and pharmacy.

The Department of Biochemistry teaches two undergraduate Biochemistry courses. BIOC 339 and BIOC 493 are each general biochemistry courses which provide a comprehensive treatment of biochemistry that is biased towards the study of higher animals and in particular humans. The majority of students taking BIOC 339 (fall semester) are Exercise Physiology majors at the Health Sciences Center and BIOC 493 is run concurrently with a biochemistry course for Pharmacy and Dental students (spring semester). Undergraduate students meeting the prerequisites may enroll in these courses.

Eberly College of Arts and Sciences:

Dr. Clifton Bishop

Email: Clifton.Bishop@mail.wvu.edu

Dr. Harry Finklea

Email: Harry.Finklea@mail.wvu.edu
Website: http://peterson.chem.wvu.edu/advising.html

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences:

Dr. Paul Lewis

Website: http://www.cafcs.wvu.edu/majors/undergrad/biochem.html