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BCM *321. Biochemistry
4 credits $20
BIO 121, CHM 224 and CHM 230
Overview of the major topics of biochemistry including the chemistry, structure, function, biological activity and molecular mechanisms of the major biological macromolecules. Introduction to bioenergetics. Study of major metabolic pathways. Laboratory.
BCM *380. Topics in Biochemistry
1-4 credits Fee determined by topic
Permission
Investigation of selected topics in biochemistry, such as molecular methods and toxicology, through student participation in lecture, discussion and/or laboratory work.
BCM *422. Advanced Biochemistry
Q2 4 credits $20
BCM 321
Study of selected topics in biochemistry through the use of historical and current research articles emphasizing experimental design, data analysis and integration of biochemical information. Laboratory.
BCM *430. Molecular Genetics
4 credits $20
BCM 321 and BIO 204
Study of the transmission of information at the molecular level and the techniques used in gene analysis. Topics include gene structure and function, gene expression, genetic mobility, genomics, transgenics and recombinant DNA methodology. Laboratory.
BCM *450. Senior Seminar in the Chemical Sciences
1 credit
Senior Standing; and BCM Major
Analysis of the literature in a variety of chemical subfields. Culminates in an oral exam evaluating the ability to read and interpret the literature.
BCM *499. Research in Biochemistry
1-4 credits $20
Permission
Independent research in biochemistry resulting in a written report.
BCM *500. Senior Thesis
4 credits $20
Permission
Independent laboratory research of an original problem resulting in a thesis and public presentation. Required for departmental honors.


 

Many of Alma’s pre-law graduates go on to attend prestigious law schools, including 2004 graduate Jessica Karbowski, who was accepted at Yale, Stanford and Harvard law schools and is attending Yale. Colin McGlaughlin, a 20004 graduated enrolled at Case Western Reserve Law School, is the first American to intern at the International Criminal Court at The Hague in the Netherlands.

 

Graduate Profile

Frederick Schroeder

Frederick Schroeder
Graduation: 2002
Major: Biochemistry

Frederick 'Al' Schroeder majored in biochemistry because of the flexibility in research and the opportunity to gather a broad background of knowledge.