Professor Palisano, Biology
Associate Professor Summers, Chemistry, Chair
Assistant Professor Lively, Biology
Major in Biochemistry: The biochemistry major is an interdisciplinary major administered by the departments of Biology and Chemistry. The field of biochemistry comprises the following courses:
Group A
- Biol 316 (also Chem 316): Biochemistry of Metabolism and Molecular Biology
- Biol 321: Cell Biology
- Chem 201: Organic Chemistry I
- Chem 202: Organic Chemistry II
- Chem 307: Mechanistic Biochemistry
- Chem 352: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Group B
- Biol 280: Molecular Genetics
- Biol 301: Genetics
- Biol 330: Immunology
- Biol 340: Microbiology
- Biol 350: Environmental Physiology and Biochemistry of Animals
- Biol 381: Genomics
- Chem 308: Inorganic Chemistry
- Chem 311: Chemical Analysis
- Chem 417: Advanced Biochemistry
To major in biochemistry a student must successfully complete all of the courses listed in Group A and at least two of the courses listed in Group B.
Additional requirements are Biol 132, Chem 102, Math 102, and Phys 101.
In order to receive honors in biochemistry, a student must have a 3.20 or higher GPA in the major courses and must complete a research project that the biochemistry committee considers worthy of honors. The research project may be done as part of a course (usually Biol 444 or Chem 444), or it may be done in the context of a summer research program at this University or at another institution. The honors project must involve some original work. A formal written report and seminar presentation on the research are required. Students must inform the biochemistry committee of their intention to seek honors no later than October 1 of their senior year.
Minor in Biochemistry: A minor in biochemistry requires the successful completion of Biol 316 and Chem 307, and at least three of the following courses: Biol 132, 280, 301, 321, 330, 340, 350, 381, and Chem 201, 202, 417.
For course descriptions, please refer to the appropriate department.
