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Nov 22, 2024
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2018-2019 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major focuses on life processes at the molecular level, with emphasis on the biochemistry and molecular biology of cellular systems in simple and complex organisms. The curriculum is designed for students seeking preparation for graduate studies, for the health-care professions, or for entry-level positions in science-related industries. This interdisciplinary major draws upon the resources of the departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
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Major requirements:
Students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology select schedules in consultation with a faculty advisor to include the following required courses:
Research experience:
Students are encouraged to obtain research experience through enrollment in either: Note:
Should a student opt not to engage in one of the above research experiences, he/she must enroll in one additional non-introductory level laboratory course offering from either the Biology or Chemistry Department.
Students must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination. The examination is the American Chemical Society Biochemistry test and is administered twice annually, once in November and once in February.
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