Biochemistry Molecular Biology

Faculty

KELLIE (O'ROURKE) AGRIMSON, PH.D.
TRAVIS ALMQUIST, PH.D.
ASHLEY BECK, PH.D.
CHRISSIE CARPENTER, PH.D.
REBECCA COATES, PH.D. 
DAVID HITT, PH.D.
CAROLINE PHARR, PH.D., DEPT. CHAIR
STEPHANIE OTTO-HITT, PH.D., DEPT. CHAIR
JOHN ROWLEY, PH.D.
BRANDON SHEAFOR, PH.D.
ELIZABETH SHEAFOR, M.A.
KYLE S. STRODE, PH.D.

Mission and Goals

The Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (BMB) major program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter graduate or professional school or to gain employment in their field.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major program are expected to have:

  • an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the major field;
  • the critical thinking skills needed for solving problems in the field;
  • the abilities to evaluate and interpret data and to analyze and synthesize information from different sources;
  • a working knowledge of fundamental laboratory techniques and the ability to use them to perform experiments in the field; and
  • the writing and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively in the field.

Courses

BMB-485: Independent Study

Credits 1 4
Independent study is open to junior and senior students only. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.