Biochemistry is the study of living organisms at the molecular level. It draws on the techniques of analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry in determining the molecular basis of vital processes. This major is appropriate for students who are interested in attending graduate school in Biochemistry or related areas. It also satisfies many of the requirements of pre-medical and other pre-professional schools.
Program Learning Goals. Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
1: Demonstrate foundational understanding of key biochemical principles and their underlying chemical or physical basis. Graduates will exhibit a working knowledge of (i) structure and function of biomolecules, (ii) kinetics in biochemical systems, (iii) bioenergetics and equilibria, (iv) metabolism and regulation, and (v) supramolecular assemblies.
2: Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills. Graduates will be able to (i) competently solve quantitative problems, (ii) collect and statistically analyze numerical data, and (iii) employ numerical data to make valid scientific arguments.
3: Effectively participate in scientific communication. Graduates will be able to (i) clearly describe laboratory experiments, (ii) convey experimental results, (iii) engage with scientific literature.
4: Demonstrate competency and independence in the laboratory. Graduates will be able to design, execute, and critically analyze experiments in the laboratory.
5: Articulate a personal perspective relating science and faith. Graduates will (i) engage the academic interface between science and faith and (ii) describe their own journey relating faith and science. *Rubric included
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