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Biochemistry

Biology Office: 302 Olmsted Hall, website depts.vassar.edu/~biology/biology.html, Phone: (914) 437-7441, e-mail : biology@vassar.edu Chemisty Office: 314 Seely G. Mudd Chemistry Bldg., website depts.vassar.edu/~chem, Phone: (914) 437-5730, e-mail : chemistry@vassar.edu Joint Website: faculty.vassar.edu/~biochem/Biochemistry.html

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 140/141 or 145; 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 140/141 or 145 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, Mr. Smart; Biology: 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) Not offered in 1999/00.

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