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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry is concerned with the chemistry of the materials fundamental to life and contributes toward the understanding of the structure and functioning of all organisms. Because of the rapid advances in the areas of biotechnology, molecular 生物学 and genetic engineering, biochemistry is an exciting area for study and research.
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Have a strong interest in the life sciences. Enjoy research and working in a lab setting.
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Diverse coursework in 微生物学, chemistry, biochemistry and 生物学. A flexible degree that can be used for multiple paths post-graduation. 研究的机会.
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- 生物
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- 法医科学家
- 药理学家
- 研究员
背景信息
The undergraduate program in biochemistry at 乐虎电子 is planned for students who are seeking careers in the life sciences, 农业, medicine or health related fields. The program is also suited for students who are contemplating advanced graduate degrees in biochemistry, 植物学, 动物学与微生物学, or professional degrees in dentistry and medicine.
The biochemistry program is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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Students with an interest in biochemistry earn the Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular 生物学. This provides flexibility in the selection of courses for those students who plan to seek employment in areas related to biochemistry, enter graduate or medical school, or teach in high schools or higher education institutions. The program provides training in biochemistry, 植物学, 微生物学, zoology or in applied areas according to the student's interest. In addition to the courses in chemistry, 物理和数学, an additional 16 credits in biological sciences, 18 credits of electives in the humanities and social sciences, 英语九学分, three credits in speech and two credits in wellness are required. The pre-medical student is encouraged to take a year of upper-level zoology.
All undergraduates in biochemistry and molecular 生物学 receive assistance in planning and scheduling classes from faculty advisors. In addition to course work and laboratory courses, students also have the opportunity to learn by conducting research in various areas of biochemistry under faculty guidance.
教员和设施
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is well staffed with 17 faculty members. All of the faculty have doctorate degrees from well-known universities. Most of them have considerable experience in postdoctoral or industrial research.
The research and teaching facilities for the department are housed in four buildings— A. Glenn Hill Center, Ladd Hall, Dunbar Laboratories, and the Quentin Burdick Building.
Advanced instruments and facilities are readily available. These include ultracentrifuges; gene synthesizer; nuclear magnetic, 红外, ultraviolet and mass spectrometers; gas and liquid chromatographs; computers; recombinant DNA and cell and tissue culture laboratories; and an advanced electron microscope facility.
职业发展机会
Employment opportunities for biochemists are found at higher education institutions within the chemistry, biochemistry and biological sciences departments; in medical schools, 医院, research institutes and government research laboratories; and in other health, 能源, environment and agricultural research programs. Biochemists are employed at all levels in industries concerned with food processing, 制造业, genetic engineering and marketing of drugs, 化妆品和杀虫剂, as well as in the petroleum and allied industrial complexes.
Earnings of persons trained in biochemistry vary, and the salary level depends largely upon the amount of formal training a person has received. Entry-level salaries for biochemists average $44,100 per year, based on 2016 data from www.payscale.com. For biochemists who have an advanced degree, salaries and opportunities are much greater.
高中准备
A strong high school background in English, mathematics (through trigonometry, 如果可能的话), 生物学, chemistry and physics is recommended.