Biochemistry applies the ideas and theories of chemistry to the complex realm of biological systems. The minor is designed for students who want a strong background in biochemistry to complement their major area of study. Students who are enrolled in pre-professional programs may also find a minor in biochemistry to be helpful to their professional preparation.
- Assistant Scientist
- Biochemist
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B.S. in BIOCHEMISTRY
Students are required to complete 32-38 hours in Biochemistry and Chemistry, 15 hours in Biology and 3 hours in Biotechnology. In addition, they will complete 9 hours of upper division electives: 3-6 from Chemistry and 3-6 from Biology/Biotechnology.
BIOCHEMISTRY MINOR 20-21 Hours
Required Chemistry (CHEM) courses: 17
CHEM 313+312 Organic Chemistry I 5
CHEM 323+322 Organic Chemistry II 5
CHEM 443+441 Biochemistry 4
BCHM 453 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
OR
BIOT 313 Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
Students must take one elective from the following that has not been applied toward their major:
BCHM 453 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry 3
BIOL 343+341 Genetics 4
BIOL 373+371 Microbiology 4
BIOL 383 Instructional Methods and Problems 3
BIOL 423 Cell Biology 3
BIOL 443 Advanced Human Physiology 3
BIOT 313 Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3
CHEM 342+332 Analytical Chemistry 4
CHEM 472+462 Molecular Modeling 4
CHEM 373 Instructional Methods and Problems 3
NOTE: CHEM 143+142, MATH 264, and PHYS 223+221, or their equivalents, are prerequisites for some of the above courses; check the individual course description for details.
2020-2021
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2012-2013
Jerry Deese, Natural Sciences Division Chair
Natural Science Chair; Associate Professor of Physics and Mathematics
Contact information:
jerry.deese@mobap.edu
David Collum, Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences
Mark Duerr, Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry
Alicia Pate, Assistant Professor of Biology
Shayani Pieris, Assistant Professor of Plant Sciences
David Smith, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Lydia Thebeau, Dean of Academic Advisement and Allied
Dean of Academic Advisement and Allied Health Initiatives, Professor of Biology
Contact information:
lydia.thebeau@mobap.edu
Mary Vedamuthu, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Carrie Wahlman, Assistant Professor of Biology
Craig Walston, Adjunct Instructor of Natural Sciences
Instructor of Natural Sciences; Head Women’s Softball Coach
Contact information:
craig.walston@mobap.edu
