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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Interdisciplinary Major

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Overview

Undergraduate Program

The biochemistry and molecular biology program offers an interdisciplinary major that draws on the faculty and course resources of the departments of biology and chemistry. Designed to provide students with an in-depth exploration of an area of science that is perhaps the most exciting and actively growing of any today, the program is suitable for students who want to pursue graduate studies in the area; enter medical school with a strong background in basic science; or take laboratory or other science-related positions after graduation. Those wishing to major in biochemistry and molecular biology must select an adviser within the program and file a plan of study with the program director.

Program Faculty

Donald Crampton, Ph.D.
Frederick Greenaway, Ph.D.
David Hibbett, Ph.D.
Shuanghong Huo, Ph.D.
Denis Larochelle, Ph.D.
Noel Lazo, Ph.D.
Deborah Robertson, Ph.D.
Justin Thackeray, Ph.D.
David Thurlow, Ph.D.
Heather Wiatrowski, Ph.D.

Emeriti Faculty

John Brink, Ph.D.
Thomas Leonard, Ph.D.
Timothy Lyerla, Ph.D.

Courses

Program Requirements

The BCMB major is an in-depth study of overlapping fields, and requires background in both chemistry and biology. The curriculum is highly structured, and so you must be careful in planning your course of study. We strongly urge you to take at least eight semester courses in chemistry, biology, calculus or physics during your first two years. You should also consider getting an advisor from the BCMB program during your sophomore year or as soon as you know you want to be a BCMB major as good course sequencing can make the major much more manageable. Course requirements are:

Core Courses:

Techniques Course:

Advanced Electives:

  • One from Group A
  • One from Group B
  • One from Group A or Group B or Directed Research (BCMB 299 ) or Honors (BCMB 297 )

The electives may be any of the courses listed below that are not used to fulfill a requirement.

Note:

1=Fall semester; 2=Spring semester; #=Usually offered every second year; *=Offered irregularly

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