May 09, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog

Biochemistry


Student Learning Outcomes
 

As a result of completing the Biochemistry program, students will: 

  1. Demonstrate conceptual knowledge in biology, chemistry and biochemistry
  2. Effectively communicate scientific concepts, data, results, and arguments through writing
  3. Effectively communicate scientific concepts, data, results, and arguments through presentations
  4. Understand the origin of scientific knowledge and be able to design and execute robust chemical experiments to answer valid scientific questions
  5. Represent data appropriately, interpret results, and defend conclusions based on evidence
  6. Demonstrate understanding of and competent use of the tools and experimental techniques of biochemistry.
  7. Obtain, read, understand and interpret relevant biochemical literature.
  8. Demonstrate a basic fluency in mathematical reasoning and be able to apply it to biochemical systems.

Requirements for the Biochemistry Major:


Note:


BIO 295 , PHY 108  (or PHY 202 ), and MTH 335  are strongly recommended. PHY 108  (or PHY 202 ) is required for entrance into most medical schools.