As a Biochemistry Major, students will develop a solid foundation in chemical knowledge before pursuing advanced labs and courses in biochemistry. They will test theories and design research projects in the state-of-the-art laboratories, gaining technical skills to advance their scientific pursuits, both on campus and beyond.
Students will contextualize everything they will learn with courses in biology, mathematics and physics, tailoring their path of study based on what interests they most. And they will benefit from close mentorship from the faculty experts, who encourage students to approach challenges from a variety of angles in this truly interdisciplinary study.
Students will learn:
- They will learn fundamental concepts in chemistry and biology, and use them to understand living systems through molecular and chemical models.
- They will conduct lab research, mastering specialized biochemical laboratory techniques that they will use in individually designed projects.
- They will grow in their critical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities in the laboratory courses, which will require them to work, design, and analyze alongside their peers.
- They will study, analyze and critique primary literature associated with their field.