John Carroll University - Department of Chemistry

Biochemistry - Molecular Biology Concentration

This concentration is intended for students majoring in either Biology or the Chemistry Biochemistry program who seek a rigorous training in the molecular basis of biological processes. The primary goal is to prepare students for graduate work in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, structural biology and molecular genetics. In addition, this concentration may be of interest to students considering careers in biotechnology and pre-medical students interested in the molecular basis of disease. Because admission to the concentration is subject to space limitations in BL/CH470 (Molecular Methods Lab), students must apply to the coordinators (Dr. James Lissemore in Biology and Dr. David Mascotti in Chemistry) for admission to the concentration by the end of the sophomore year. Chemistry majors must have completed BL 155-158 (Principles of Biology lecture and lab I-II), BL 213 (Genetics), CH141-144 (General Chemistry lecture and lab I-II) or CH151, 153 (Chemical Principles and Lab), CH221-224 (Organic Chemistry lecture and lab I-II), CH261, 263 (Analytical Chemistry and lab).

A life science chemistry major accepted into the Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Concentration must also fulfill the following requirements:

* Either Physical Chemistry sequence may be taken, although CH365-366
 is strongly recommended for students preparing to enter graduate studies.

** For the Biochemistry Major, MT228 (Biostatistics) may be used
in place of MT136 (Calculus II) by petition.

Plus one approved BL elective, from BL 310 Microbiology,
BL 410 Infection and Immunity, BL 411 Cell Physiology,
BL 450 Organogenesis, BL 471 Immunology, BL 475 Endocrinology

• Link to Biology Department Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Page

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