Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry
Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is
offered jointly by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry. This
major builds on the strengths of both departments to provide students
with training in this dynamic and rapidly evolving area of
science. The major has been designed to provide students with a
solid foundation in basic biological and chemical principles that each
individual student can build upon in upper division classes.
There is great flexibility in these advanced courses so that students
can design a major that will prepare them for careers in the
biotechnology industry or graduate study in programs such as molecular
biology, pharmaceutical chemistry and biochemistry. The courses
required for the major also closely match the entrance requirements for
medical, dental, pharmacy or other health professional
schools. Courses that are central to this major at an advanced
level include Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Beyond these courses students have the freedom to choose such
courses as Analytical Chemistry, Cellular Biology, Developmental
Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Physical Chemistry, as well as Plant and
Animal Physiology. Complementing these classroom experiences,
students will learn laboratory and research skills including the
handling and characterization of microorganisms and the manipulation of
genetic libraries to clone and characterize genes of developmental
significance. Methods utilized in protein chemistry (isolation,
purification, and characterization) and enzymology (enzyme kinetics,
binding studies, and inhibition) will also be integral to the
experience.
Department of Biology
Bush Science Center
1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
Tel: 407-646-2494
Fax: 407-646-2572
Administrative Assistant: Gail Jones
Department of Chemistry
Bush Science Center
1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
Tel: 407-646-2223
Fax: 407-646-2479
Administrative Assistant: Pam Mason