This concentration is designed to provide an understanding of basic principles and concepts of modern biochemistry and molecular biology as well as a background for medical school or graduate studies in biochemistry, molecular biology or other medical sciences.
Twenty semester courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, including the following core requirements:
3 courses in mathematics, statistics and/or computer science (typically including MA 9, 10)
2 courses in physics (typically PH 3, 4)
3 courses in physical and organic chemistry (beginning with CH 33; or equivalent credit)
1 course in biophysical chemistry (CH 40)
3 courses in biochemistry (BI 28 and 127, plus CH 123 or 124)
6 electives taken from the following: BI 20, 47, 50, 53, 105, 106, 109, 110, 126, 129, 131, 154, 156, 220, 221; BN 102, 167; CH 50, 114, 121, 123, 124, 145
2 semester courses of independent research approved by a concentration advisor (BI 195,196 or CH 97,98)
(Note that the mathematics and physics requirements may be satisfied by Advanced Placement credit.)
J. W. Suggs (3-3436), A. Dahlberg (3-2223), and K. Mowry (3-3636)
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