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Biomolecular Structure Studies
This program is under review. Please note that no new students will be accepted into this program in 2013-14. Students already accepted as majors in this program will be allowed to complete the program. Please consult with the Department of Biochemistry, the Department of Chemistry, and/or the Undergraduate Student Office for more information.
Administrative Committee
The Department Heads of Biochemistry (B. Roesler), and Chemistry (D. Palmer) chair the committee in alternate years: Biochemistry in 2006-07 and Chemistry in 2007-08, etc. Other committee members are O. Dmitriev, S. Moore (Biochemistry), D. Sanders (Chemistry). For further information contact the Department of Biochemistry (College of Medicine) or the Department of Chemistry (College of Arts and Science).
Biomolecular Structure Studies, linked closely to Biochemistry and Chemistry, is a rapidly developing discipline that focuses on biological macromolecular structure and function. Experts in this field are able to identify and isolate the components of biological systems and directly investigate the structural basis of how these systems function at the molecular level.
Students in Biomolecular Structure Studies are provided with insight into how the structure and dynamic behaviour of biological macromolecules are critically and intimately linked to their biological function. Students learn to think critically about how macromolecules fold, and how structure and function are integrated in macromolecules such as proteins. Students will use state-of-the-art equipment such as X-ray crystallographic and NMR instruments.
A degree in Biomolecular Structure Studies prepares students to pursue studies in other areas such as synchrotron science, structural biology, proteomics, bioinformatics, drug design and synthesis, and biomolecule sensing and analysis.
Major Average
The major average in Biomolecular Structure Studies programs includes the grades earned in:
- CHEM 112.3 and CHEM 115.3
- All courses listed in the Major Requirement C6.
Residency Requirements in the Major
To receive a degree in Biomolecular Structure Studies, students must complete at least two-thirds of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.
- CHEM 112.3 and CHEM 115.3
- Minimum requirements in Major Requirement C6.
See Residency for additional details.
Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Biomolecular Structure Studies
C1 Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
BIOL 120.3CHEM 112.3CHEM 115.3PHYS 115.3PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the
prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are
used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
- NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the Social Science Requirement.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
MATH 112.3MATH 116.3MATH 264.3STAT 245.3STAT 246.3PLSC 214.3 C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
No more than 6 credit units in C2, C3, or C5 from any one subject e.g. If you have received credit for ENG 110.6 in C2, you may not take any further ENG courses to fulfill this requirement.
Choose 6 credit units from the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages and/or Fine Arts.
Humanities
-
Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
-
CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CMRS 110.3
- CMRS 111.3
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LING 110.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 112.3
Social Sciences
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- WGST 112.3
Fine Arts
- Any senior-level fine arts course provided that the prerequisite is met.
- ART 111.6
- ART 112.6
- ART 113.6
- ART 136.3
- ART 141.3
- ART 161.3
- DRAM 101.3
- DRAM 104.6
- DRAM 110.3
- DRAM 113.3
- DRAM 118.3 (formerly DRAM 116)
- DRAM 119.3 (formerly DRAM 117)
- MUS 101.3
- MUS 105.3
- MUS 111.3
- MUS 120.2
- MUS 121.2
- MUS 133.3
- MUS 134.3
- MUS 150.3
- MUS 151.3
- MUS 184.3
Courses with No Program Type
- NRTH 101.3
C6 Major Requirement (45 credit units)
- BMSC 200.3
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3 or BIOL 226.3 or BIOL 316.3 (BIOL 316 is recommended)
- CHEM 250.3
- BIOC 310.3 or CHEM 353.3
- BIOC 490.0 or CHEM 402.0
- BMST 305.3
- BMST 406.3
- BMST 408.3
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
C7 Electives Requirement
Cognate Courses
Minimum 15 credit units science electives; some suggestions are:
- BMSC 220.3
- BINF 200.3
- BIOL 226.3 (formerly BIOL 211)
- BIOL 316.3
- BMSC 210.3
- MCIM 326.3
Open Electives
Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been
approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for
120 credit unit Four-year/Honours program, of which at least 66 must be
at the 200-level or higher.
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Biomolecular Structure Studies
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.A. Honours degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see the Academic Information and Policies section.
C1 Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
BIOL 120.3CHEM 112.3CHEM 115.3PHYS 115.3PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the
prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are
used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
- NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the Social Science Requirement.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
MATH 112.3MATH 116.3MATH 264.3STAT 245.3STAT 246.3PLSC 214.3 C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
No more than 6 credit units in C2, C3, or C5 from any one subject e.g. If you have received credit for ENG 110.6 in C2, you may not take any further ENG courses to fulfill this requirement.
Choose 6 credit units from the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages and/or Fine Arts.
Humanities
-
Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
-
CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CMRS 110.3
- CMRS 111.3
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LING 110.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 112.3
Social Sciences
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- WGST 112.3
Fine Arts
- Any senior-level fine arts course provided that the prerequisite is met.
- ART 111.6
- ART 112.6
- ART 113.6
- ART 136.3
- ART 141.3
- ART 161.3
- DRAM 101.3
- DRAM 104.6
- DRAM 110.3
- DRAM 113.3
- DRAM 118.3 (formerly DRAM 116)
- DRAM 119.3 (formerly DRAM 117)
- MUS 101.3
- MUS 105.3
- MUS 111.3
- MUS 120.2
- MUS 121.2
- MUS 133.3
- MUS 134.3
- MUS 150.3
- MUS 151.3
- MUS 184.3
Courses with No Program Type
- NRTH 101.3
C6 Major Requirement (51 credit units)
- BMSC 200.3
- BIOC 310.3 or CHEM 353.3
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3 or BIOL 226.3 or BIOL 316.3 (BIOL 316 is recommended)
- CHEM 250.3
- BIOC 490.0 or CHEM 402.0
- BMST 305.3
- BMST 406.3
- BMST 485.6
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
C7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
Cognate Courses
Minimum 15 credit units science electives; some suggestions are:
- BMSC 220.3
- BINF 200.3
- BIOL 226.3 (formerly BIOL 211)
- BIOL 316.3
- BMSC 210.3
- MCIM 326.3
Open Electives
Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been
approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for
120 credit unit Four-year/Honours program, of which at least 66 must be
at the 200-level or higher.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
