Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Biochemistry (American Chemical Society approved program) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive ListeningMonitoringActive LearningSpeaking

Knowledge

ChemistryEnglish LanguageMathematicsComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantita
Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Technology

Object or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOperating system software

Tools

Abbe refractometersAgitation tanksAmmetersAneroid barometersAsbestos glovesAtomic absorption AA spectroscopesAtomic emissions spectroscopesAutomated microviscometersAutomated polarimetersAutomatic buret cleanersAutomatic buretsAutomatic pipette cleanersAutotitratorsBall millsBeckmann thermometers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians	title_inference	$57,790 median$90,990 top	+3.51%	210

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex multi-step laboratory analyses involving chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, and separation techniques — design and execute autonomously to resolve non-routine scientific questions.
Calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of advanced analytical instruments — manage independently to sustain laboratory measurement integrity.
Product quality monitoring programs — evaluate system-wide compliance with regulatory and internal specifications and recommend corrective actions.
Non-standard experimental formulas — develop and validate for new chemical solutions when established protocols are insufficient for emerging process needs.
Ambiguous or out-of-specification test results — critically analyze, apply inductive and deductive reasoning, and determine root causes in a production or R&D laboratory context.
Comprehensive technical reports and data interpretations — author with precision and present findings to cross-functional teams of chemists, engineers, and management.
Laboratory and plant safety audits — lead independently, evaluate systemic risks, and drive corrective actions across all work areas.
Junior technicians and incoming personnel — mentor on analytical techniques, instrumentation operation, and laboratory safety protocols during daily work activities.
Analytical or scientific software platforms — configure and optimize for data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting in a high-throughput laboratory environment.
Technical support to chemists and engineers on complex projects — provide by applying deep knowledge of chemistry principles, instrumentation, and process variables.

Course Pathway

28 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

CHEM 4481Advanced Biochemistry Lab I

4 cr

CHEM 4382Advanced Biochemistry Research Laboratory II

3 cr

CHEM 1141General Chemistry Laboratory I

1 cr

CHEM 1142General Chemistry Laboratory II

1 cr

CHEM 1341General Chemistry I

3 cr

CHEM 1342General Chemistry II

3 cr

BIO 1130Functional Biology Laboratory

1 cr

BIO 1131Organismal Biology Laboratory

1 cr

BIO 1330Functional Biology

3 cr

BIO 1331Organismal Biology

3 cr

CHEM 3190Cooperative Education

1 cr

US 1100University Seminar

1 cr

MATH 2471Calculus I

4 cr

CHEM 3290Advanced Cooperative Education

2 cr

CHEM 2141Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

1 cr

CHEM 2142Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

1 cr

CHEM 2341Organic Chemistry I

3 cr

CHEM 2342Organic Chemistry II

3 cr

MATH 2472Calculus II

4 cr

BIO 2450Genetics

4 cr

PHYS 2325Mechanics

3 cr

PHYS 2326Electricity and Magnetism

3 cr

PHYS 2125Mechanics Laboratory

1 cr

PHYS 2126Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory

1 cr

CHEM 3375Principles of Biochemistry

3 cr

CHEM 3380Analytical Biochemistry

3 cr

CHEM 3390Physical Chemistry for Biochemists

3 cr

CHEM 3381Biochemistry Techniques

3 cr

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