Salem Academy and College Presents Author Sami Schalk
March 20, 2023
Salem Academy and College, in partnership with Bookmarks, will present author Sami Schalk, Ph.D. on Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
As a biochemistry major at Salem College, you will learn and integrate chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics to understand and solve problems in the areas of health, medicine, environment, forensics, and food at the molecular level.
The biochemistry major will introduce you to the application of chemical principles to biological systems. With a degree in biochemistry, you will be prepared to pursue a variety of careers or postgraduate studies in biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine, biomedical research, pharmacology, biophysics, and other related areas.
Career paths in Biochemistry
Program Faculty
Jing Ye
Chemistry and Physics Program Director, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
336-721-2722
Rebecca Dunn
Professor of Biology; Director of Women in Science and Mathematics Program
336-721-2723
Melissa Totten
Nutrition Program Director, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Nutrition
336-917-5771
Charlotte Mae Waits
Affiliated Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Overview
Your Program
Salem offers a bachelor of science in biochemistry. By majoring in biochemistry you will learn the basic chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics that will help you understand and solve problems in the areas of health, environment, forensics, and food safety at the molecular level.
Your Faculty
Your faculty in biochemistry hold doctorates and are well trained in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, and/or biology. Salem’s small class size means that you will receive individual attention and hands-on experience from our faculty.
Your Results
The field of biochemistry prepares you for a wide array of careers. Biochemists are employed in government, industry, education, medicine, and by private institutions. The program of study also prepares you for professional school in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry, and veterinary fields.
Major/Minor
Biochemistry Major (BS)
This is an example of course requirements. Actual requirements depend on the year declared and can be found in the academic catalogs.
The student who seeks the bachelor of science degree with a major in biochemistry must complete a minimum of eighty-three semester hours.
Required Courses:
CHEM 110. General Chemistry (5 hrs)
CHEM 120. General Chemistry with Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis (5 hrs)
CHEM 201. Organic Chemistry I (5 hrs)
CHEM 202. Organic Chemistry II (5 hrs)
CHEM 207. Quantitative Analysis or BIOL 205. Biometry (4 hrs each)
BIOL 100. Cell and Molecular Biology (4 hrs)
BIOL 101. Biodiversity (4 hrs)
BIOL 310. Advanced Genetics (5 hrs)
BCHM 305. Biochemistry I (4 hrs)
BCHM 306. Biochemistry II (4 hrs)
BCHM 307. Biochemistry Lab (3 hrs)
BCHM 311. Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (3 hrs)
BCHM 390. Senior Seminar (4 hrs)
MATH 100. Calculus I (5 hrs)
MATH 101. Calculus II (5 hrs)
PHYS 210. General Physics I (5 hrs)
PHYS 220. General Physics II (5 hrs)
BIOL or CHEM electives (minimum of 8 semester hours)
At least half of the classes in chemistry, half of the classes in biology and three of the four classes in biochemistry must be taken at Salem.
Success Stories
What I really appreciate about the professors is how passionate they are about their fields and how
genuinely they care about the students. I really mean it when is say they go out of their way to help and
prepare the students. My advisor, Dr. Watts, has encouraged me to pursue graduate school, which I had
never considered before, and helped me gain research experience.
Juyoung Shin
Major:
Biology and biochemistry
Class Year:
2016
Hometown:
Clayton, NC
Internships:
Immunology Lab at Wake Forest Biotech Place and Cancer Biology Lab at Baptist Hospital
Research:
Original research on the effect of the coal ash spill in Dan River on soil microbes, including going canoeing on the river to collect samples
Your Program
Salem offers a bachelor of science in biochemistry. By majoring in biochemistry you will learn the basic chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics that will help you understand and solve problems in the areas of health, environment, forensics, and food safety at the molecular level.
Your Faculty
Your faculty in biochemistry hold doctorates and are well trained in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, and/or biology. Salem’s small class size means that you will receive individual attention and hands-on experience from our faculty.
Your Results
The field of biochemistry prepares you for a wide array of careers. Biochemists are employed in government, industry, education, medicine, and by private institutions. The program of study also prepares you for professional school in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry, and veterinary fields.
Biochemistry Major (BS)
This is an example of course requirements. Actual requirements depend on the year declared and can be found in the academic catalogs.
The student who seeks the bachelor of science degree with a major in biochemistry must complete a minimum of eighty-three semester hours.
Required Courses:
CHEM 110. General Chemistry (5 hrs)
CHEM 120. General Chemistry with Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis (5 hrs)
CHEM 201. Organic Chemistry I (5 hrs)
CHEM 202. Organic Chemistry II (5 hrs)
CHEM 207. Quantitative Analysis or BIOL 205. Biometry (4 hrs each)
BIOL 100. Cell and Molecular Biology (4 hrs)
BIOL 101. Biodiversity (4 hrs)
BIOL 310. Advanced Genetics (5 hrs)
BCHM 305. Biochemistry I (4 hrs)
BCHM 306. Biochemistry II (4 hrs)
BCHM 307. Biochemistry Lab (3 hrs)
BCHM 311. Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (3 hrs)
BCHM 390. Senior Seminar (4 hrs)
MATH 100. Calculus I (5 hrs)
MATH 101. Calculus II (5 hrs)
PHYS 210. General Physics I (5 hrs)
PHYS 220. General Physics II (5 hrs)
BIOL or CHEM electives (minimum of 8 semester hours)
At least half of the classes in chemistry, half of the classes in biology and three of the four classes in biochemistry must be taken at Salem.
What I really appreciate about the professors is how passionate they are about their fields and how
genuinely they care about the students. I really mean it when is say they go out of their way to help and
prepare the students. My advisor, Dr. Watts, has encouraged me to pursue graduate school, which I had
never considered before, and helped me gain research experience.
Juyoung Shin
Major:
Biology and biochemistry
Class Year:
2016
Hometown:
Clayton, NC
Internships:
Immunology Lab at Wake Forest Biotech Place and Cancer Biology Lab at Baptist Hospital
Research:
Original research on the effect of the coal ash spill in Dan River on soil microbes, including going canoeing on the river to collect samples
See our Academic Catalog for all of our course offerings.