Biochemistry
Biochemistry website: http://depts.vassar.edu/~biochem
Biology
Office: 302 Olmsted Hall, Website: http://depts.vassar.edu/~biology,
Phone: (845) 437-7441, e-mail: biology@vassar.edu
Chemistry
Office: 314 Seely G. Mudd Chemistry Bldg.,
Website: http://depts.vassar.edu/~chem,
Phone: (845)437-5730, e-mail: chemistry@vassar.edu
Faculty: Director: Eric S. Eberhardt (Chemistry);
see biology and chemistry.
The interdepartmental program in biochemistry provides
in-depth studies in biochemistry and molecular biology built
upon a solid foundation in biology and chemistry.
Experimental approaches to problems are emphasized
throughout the program, with course laboratories, with the
Senior Laboratory in Macromolecular Function (Biochemistry
377), and with ample opportunities for students to engage in
independent research.
Requirements for Concentration: 18 units; Biology
151, 152, and 238; Chemistry 108/109 or 110/111, 244, 245,
323, and 350; Biology/Chemistry 272 and 324; Biochemistry
377; Mathematics 121/122 or 125; Physics 113 and 114; and,
two additional 200- or 300-level courses in biology or
chemistry, one of which must be a lecture course (excluding
Biology 206). The second unit may include only one research
course.
Senior Year Requirement: Biochemistry 377.
Recommendations: Students are strongly advised to
take, in their freshman year, Biology 151 and 152 and
Chemistry 108/109 or 110/111. Mathematics 121/122 or 125
should be taken in either the freshman or sophomore year.
Such a program is appropriate for concentration in biology
and chemistry in addition to biochemistry.
Major Advisers: Chemistry: Mr. Eberhardt, Ms.
Gomez, Ms. Kaur, Ms. Rossi, Mr. Smart; Biology: Ms. Damer,
Mr. Jemiolo, Ms. Norrod, Ms. Pokrywka, Mr. Straus.
Course Offerings
See biology and chemistry.
377. Senior Laboratory in Macromolecule Function
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A protein and its gene are characterized by chemical
modification and site-directed mutagenesis. Coursework
includes student presentations and extensive laboratory
work. Mr. Eberhardt.
Prerequisites: Biology/Chemistry 324.
[384. Structural Chemistry and Biochemistry]
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