Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Courses

BCHM 120 / Research in Biochemistry (4) - view
An opportunity for upper-level students to participate in an independent research project with an interdisciplinary focus. A weekly research seminar meeting is required, where students present work in progress. A minimum of six hours laboratory per week, library work, and a final research paper are required, under the supervision of a biology, chemistry, or RISE faculty mentor. May be repeated once for credit. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: CHEM 117 or BIOL 156. Students wishing to do research with a member of the Chemistry Faculty must take CHEM 106 as a Prerequisite. Offered every semester.
BCHM 121 / Senior Seminar (1) - view
Open only to senior biochemistry majors. Required for graduation and involves a formal presentation of the student research project completed in BCHM 120/Research in Biochemistry and a pass in the comprehensive oral examination administered by the biochemistry directors and advisory committee members. Offered spring semester.