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Course summary
This agricultural biochemistry is a challenging major that requires mastering large amounts of complex material in mathematics and science. There is a strong emphasis on research, including the scientific method and advanced laboratory techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology. The strength of the program is the many opportunities afforded to undergraduates to participate directly in the nationally recognized research laboratories in the Department of BBMB.
Program modules
The modules are BBMB 101 (1 credit) Introduction to Biochemical Activities, BBMB 102 (1 credit) Introduction to Biochemistry Techniques, BBMB 404 and BBMB 405 (3 cr. ea.) General Biochemistry, BBMB 411 (3 cr.) Biochemical Research Techniques, BBMB 499 (variable) Undergraduate Research, CHEM 177 (4 credits) and CHEM 178 (3 credits) General Chemistry I and II, CHEM 177L (1 credit) Laboratory in General Chemistry, CHEM 211 (2 credits) Quantitative and Environmental Analysis, CHEM 211L (2 credits) Quantitative Analysis Laboratory, CHEM 331and CHEM 332 (3 credits each) Organic Chemistry I and II, CHEM 331L (1 credit). Laboratory in Organic Chemistry, CHEM 324 and CHEM 325 (3 credits each) Physical Chemistry I and II, CHEM 322L. (3 credits) Laboratory in Physical Chemistry, MATH 165 and MATH 166 (4 credits each) Calculus I and II, MATH 265 (4 credits) Calculus III, MATH 266 (3 credits) Elementary Differential Equations, MATH 267 (4 credits) Elementary Differential Equations and Laplace Transforms, PHYS 221 and PHYS 222 (5 credits each) Introduction to Classical Physics I and II, BIOL 211 and BIOL 212 (3 credits) Principles of Biology I and II, BIOL 313 (3 credits) Principles of Genetics, BIOL 314 (3 credits) Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biochemistry, BIOL 211L or BIOL 212L (1 credit) Biology Laboratory.
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants should possess a high school diploma, G.E.D or an equivalent qualification. International students, whose native language is not English, must have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 530 (paper-based) or 71 (internet-based). Students may also take the IELTS or SAT in lieu of the TOEFL. A minimum score of 420 on the Critical Reading Section of the SAT or an overall score of 6.0 with no sub score below 5.5 in IELTS is required for admission.
Iowa State University accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Iowa State University
Department name
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University was one of the first land-grant colleges to be founded on the principles of equal opportunities, practical teaching and knowledge sharing. It is today home to approximately 29,000 students (over 3, 400 international) and offers top-ranked undergraduate and graduate. Top-notch, interdisciplinary research is carried at Iowa State in a broad range of areas and issues of international relevance. As a land-grant institution, teaching, research, read more
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