Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minor

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

• BCMB 228 - Molecular Genetics
• BCMB 231 - Recombinant DNA
• BCMB 244 - Bioanalytical Chemistry
• BCMB 252 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
• BCMB 264 - Biophysical Chemistry
• BCMB 271 - Biochemistry I
• BCMB 272 - Biochemistry II
• BCMB 273 - Principles of Molecular Modeling
• BCMB 275 - Protein Chemistry
• BCMB 279 - Computer Biochemistry
• BCMB 297 - Honors
• BCMB 298 - Internship
• BCMB 299 - Directed Study
• BIOL 109 - Microbiology