蒸汽学派
生物化学，理学学士
介绍
Earn a Respected Biochemistry Degree from 欧宝体育app入口
The Biochemistry major is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Biology Department and the Chemistry Department. Biochemists study the chemical processes that occur in living cells as well as the structure and function of proteins, 脂质, 碳水化合物和核酸.
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access to state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation
study science from the point of view of a biologist AND a chemist
conduct research starting as early as your freshman year
SFU的学习经历
圣弗朗西斯方式的生物化学
Biochemistry at 欧宝体育app入口 is an interdisciplinary program taught by both Biology and Chemistry faculty. This gives you the unique opportunity to study Biochemistry from a Biologist’s point of view and from a Chemist’s point of view! You can also tailor Biochemistry electives to your interests. Biochemistry electives can focus on Biology courses, Chemistry courses, or a mixture of the two
Find your career path in Biochemistry!
生化学家从事药理学工作, 生物信息学, 癌症生物学, 生物物理学, 免疫学, 和遗传学. Your interests will determine your path to becoming a research chemist, 药剂师, 高中教师, 法医科学家, or an array of professions—it’s all up to you.
研究: Our students conduct research starting as early as their freshman year. You will have the option of continuing an existing research project in Biochemistry or start your own project with the help of faculty in the Biology Department or the Chemistry Department.
化学俱乐部: The 美国化学学会 Student Chapter is an organization dedicated to showing the university and the general community how fun science can be. We host and participate in a wide variety of campus events, including National Chemistry Week and the Solar 5K. We also partner closely with ROCK (Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids) to offer our members many community service opportunities throughout the school year.
生物学俱乐部: The Biology club has been designed to enhance the education and biology interests of students on campus. Activities and trips allow students to explore the world in a fun and educational way. Speakers are frequently invited in to allow students to gain perspective and greater understanding of many topics related to biology. This club is designed to help students prepare for their future in the sciences as well as to offer opportunities to participate in fellowship and networking activities.
荣誉社会: 作为一名生物化学家, you can join both the TriBeta Biological Honor Society and the Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society.
- TriBeta Biological Honor Society: Saint 弗朗西斯 is home to the Upsilon Beta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the National Biological Honor Society. Our chapter was established in 1980 with twenty active student members and five faculty. 从那时起, the Upsilon Beta chapter has inducted 199 regular, 33副, 5名教职员工. Numerous student members have have received research scholarship grants from the TriBeta national office, and presented their research at the District Convention. Students who place in the poster or oral presentations receive a scholarship to attend the national meeting. 欧宝体育app入口 hosted the NE3 district convention for the first time in 2007.
- Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society: Gamma Sigma Epsilon is a national chemistry honor society founded in 1919 at Davidson College. The fraternity was created to promote academic excellence and undergraduate research scholarship in chemistry. An invitation to membership in Gamma Sigma Epsilon is a coveted honor among students in chemistry.
外展: R.O.C.K. (Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids). 在R区.O.C.K. program you can work with local K-12 students to show that science (especially chemistry) is important in everyone's life and can be exciting. R.O.C.K. volunteers perform hands-on chemistry experiments and activities using mainly household products. We focus on classroom visits (not stage presentations) in the 5 county area around SFU (Bedford, 布莱尔, 威尔士, 明显差异, 和萨默塞特). R.O.C.K. also looks at the role that chemistry will have in the future as well as how it will benefit our society. Our chemistry students participate in a minimum of six R.O.C.K. 每学年的活动.
The best way to explore what the student experience really looks like is to 安排拜访!
课程 & 课程
What You’ll Learn in the Undergraduate Biochemistry Program
Biochemists study the chemical processes that occur in living cells as well as the structure and function of proteins, 脂质, 碳水化合物, 核酸. Biochemistry gives students a solid background in the fundamental principles of chemistry and biology. Students learn cutting-edge science and how to apply their knowledge to solve problems through critical thinking. Students will graduate ready to enter the workforce directly into research or to pursue further study in graduate or medical school. 学生也可以获得一个 美国化学学会 (ACS)认证学位. Undergraduate research, internships, or shadowing a medical professional are greatly encouraged.
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in-person bachelor of science degree
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Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- explain how cells and organisms sense and control their internal environment and respond to change, and how molecular structure dictates function
- use and read chemical formulas, nomenclature, and chemical reactions
- 描述和识别关系, 结构与立体化学, 并预测有机反应, 机制, 和合成
- demonstrate basic knowledge of molecular genetics and the inheritance of traits
- apply the laws of thermodynamics to evaluate conditions of chemical equilibrium and direction and rates of chemical reactions
- read primary sources in 物化学istry (peer reviewed literature) and verbally communicate chemical concepts effectively
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作为一名生物化学家ry major, you will have the opportunity to earn an ACS certified degree. The 欧宝体育app入口 Chemistry Program has been approved by the 美国化学学会 to offer ACS certified degrees. An institution with an ACS-approved program in chemistry is committed to providing a broadly based and intellectually challenging experience in chemistry. The ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT) carefully evaluates a chemistry department’s program with respect to its breadth and depth, the qualifications of the chemistry faculty, 设施是否充足, 仪表状况, access to current chemical literature, and opportunities for a meaningful research experience. An academic institution whose chemistry department meets the guidelines for ACS approval is placed on a nationally recognized list of approved chemistry programs.
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美国化学学会
Dedicated 研究ers; Passionate Teachers
Our stellar biology and chemistry teaching teams have joined forces for this program to share their academic research and industry experience with BioChem majors.
程序的椅子: Dr. 米歇尔•Hargittai mhargittai@inonezl.com, 814.472.2775
生物化学职业展望
就业前景: The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that job prospects for 物化学ists will grow by 5% between 2020 and 2030. 在同一时期, 其他生活的就业增长, 物理, and social science occupations is projected to be 10% (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 就业 Projections Program ). Biochemists hold positions in diverse fields, such as pharmaceutical research and development, 化妆品行业, government and private medical research, 食品安全, 农业研究, 律师事务所.
Our Biochemistry graduates have gone on to become the someone they were meant to be. Some chose to continue their education in graduate school or medical school and others got started in their careers after graduation. Below is a list of the places our recent graduates have gone:
医学院:
- 托马斯·杰斐逊大学
- 自由大学
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 诺瓦东南大学
研究生院:
- 宾夕法尼亚州立大学
- 俄亥俄州立大学
- 约翰霍普金斯大学
- 圣母大学
- 西弗吉尼亚大学
就业:
- 梅奥诊所(药剂师)
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Associate Professor)
- Altratech Limited (synthetic biologist)
- National Institutes of 健康 (NIH)
- Gallaudet University (Laboratory Coordinator)
- 检查、监督 & Development Office at McCandless Township Sanitary Authority
- Terrapure环境
- 搬运学习
常见问题
Frequently Asked Questions 关于 Biochemistry and 欧宝体育app入口
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How is Biochemistry different from Chemistry and Biology?
The Biochemistry field is where Biology and Chemistry meet. Biochemistry studies how biological molecules interact with each other and perform reactions under physiological conditions.
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How is the Biochemistry major different from the Biology major and Chemistry major?
Biochemistry requires less Math than Chemistry and more Math than Biology. Biochemistry also requires more Biology courses than Chemistry and more Chemistry courses than Biology. For the Biochemistry elective courses, students have the option to take Biology courses, 或化学课程, or mix and match (taking courses from both departments). Students can tailor their education to their interests.
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生物化学家有哪些工作?
Biochemists have a good understanding in both Chemistry and Biology. Typical jobs include working in laboratories understanding basic science, but Biochemists also work in the fields of cosmetics, 农业, 药物设计和开发, 食品行业, development of renewable and biodegradable products, 政府研究. Biochemists can use their scientific knowledge as advisors to shape government policies or as publication editors.
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What opportunities do I have to do research?
We offer an undergraduate research program that allows you to start working in a laboratory in your first year. You can work on an established research project or you can start your own project with the help of our Biochemistry faculty.
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What do Biochemistry majors do after graduating?
Most Biochemistry graduates continue their education by attending medical school (or professional school) or graduate school. Biochemistry graduates also find employment in their field within a year of graduating.