Faculty: Director: Nancy Pokrywka (Biology); 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. Gomezb,
Ms. Kaur, Ms. Rossi, Mr. Smart; Biology: Ms. Damerb,
Mr. Jemiolo, Ms. Norrod, Ms. Pokrywka, Mr. Straus.
Course Offerings
See biology and chemistry.
377. Senior Laboratory in Macromolecule Function (1)
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.
Two four–hour periods.
384. Structural Chemistry and Biochemistry (1)
(Same as Chemistry 384)