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Undergraduate Catalog » Colleges & Schools » Science & Mathematics » Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Professors Alter, Berberich (chair), Cambronero, Leffak, Organisciak, Prochaska, Reo, Weisman (Emeritus)
Associate Professors Kadakia, Paietta
Assistant Professors Hostetler, Paliy
Adjunct Professors Dennis, Fleischman, Guirino, Naik
Research Professors Liu, Markey, Rider

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers courses in metabolism, the molecular aspects of gene expression and cellular processes, and nutrition. Although the department does not have a formal baccalaureate degree program, these courses can serve as a concentration for those interested in building a background in biochemistry before pursuing a career in medicine or related biomedical sciences.

Honors Program

Under the biological sciences honors program, it is possible for students to complete an undergraduate honors thesis with a faculty member from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Students interested in this area of study need background courses in biology, other life sciences, and chemistry.