Concentration in CBMB

The Chemistry Department in collaboration with the Biology Department offers its majors the option of obtaining a concentration in the interdisciplinary area of biochemistry and molecular biology. This concentration is particulary well-suited for those chemistry majors wishing to pursue careers in medicine, pharmaceuticals, biomedical research or biochemistry. Pursuit of this concentration does not change the graduation requirements for chemistry majors. Through the choice of appropriate electives and advanced courses, both B.S. and B.A. chemistry majors can obtain this concentration without increasing the number of credit hours required to graduate. To obtain the Concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, chemistry majors must take the following:

• BI-101 (Introductory Biology I)
• BI-205 (Genetics)
• BI-302 (Cell Biology).

In addition, they must choose:

• CH-322 (Metabolic Biochemistry)
• CH-323 (Biochemistry Laboraatory)

as part of their advanced chemistry electives, and 4 credits of research experience in chemistry or biology. The research experience can be obtained through thesis research, independent research, summer research or a combination thereof.