| BCM 180. | Genes and Society | |
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| 4 credits | $20 | |
| Intended for non-science majors, this course explores the revolution molecular biology, beginning from a brief history of genetics through our current era of genomics. Additional topics covered in the lectures and laboratories include: gene structure and function, a survey of interesting genes relevant to human health, genetic engineering, mapping, fingerprinting, GMO's, cloning, ancient DNA, and much more. | ||
| 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 and central 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 | |
| 4 credits | $20 | |
| BCM 321 | ||
| Further study of intermediary metabolism through the use of historical and current research articles. Introduction to biophysical methods. Emphasis on 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 *499. | Research in Biochemistry | |
| 1-4 credits | $20 | |
| Permission | ||
| Independent research in biochemistry resulting in a written report. | ||
| BCM *500. | Senior Thesis | |
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4 credits | $20 |
| Permission | ||
| Independent laboratory research of an original problem resulting in a thesis and public presentation. Required for departmental honors. | ||
Courses
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Graduate Profile
Caleb Woods
Graduation: 2006
Major: Biochemistry
Caleb Woods’ opportunity to work closely with faculty while at Alma College was just one tool that set him above his peers in graduate school.
“Because of the hands-on training I received I was able to hit the ground running in my graduate program,” the 2006 graduate says. “There are few peers I know of that left their undergraduate training with as diverse a toolbox as I had.”