Biochemistry Program

Director: David Esteban;

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 (BIOC 377 ), and with ample opportunities for students to engage in independent research.

Major Advisers:

Chemistry: Zachary Donhauser, Eric Eberhardt, Jennifer Herrera, Sarjit Kaur^a, Krystle McLaughlin^b, Rebecca Pollet, Christopher Smart^b, Joseph Tanski;

Biology: Hayley Affronti, Colin Echeverría Aitken^b, David Esteban, Jennifer Kennell, Jodi Schwarz.

^a   On leave 2026/27, first semester

^b   On leave 2026/27, second semester

Programs

Major

• •  Biochemistry Major

Courses

Biochemistry

• •  BIOC 272 - Biochemistry
• •  BIOC 290 - Community-Engaged Learning
• •  BIOC 295 - Protein Crystallography
• •  BIOC 298 - Independent Research
• •  BIOC 300 - Senior Thesis
• •  BIOC 326 - Biophysical Chemistry
• •  BIOC 356 - Biochemistry Senior Seminar
• •  BIOC 377 - Senior Capstone Project
• •  BIOC 393 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
• •  BIOC 399 - Senior Independent Research