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Nov 22, 2024
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2016-2017 Pitzer Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biochemistry Major
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This is a combined major at the interface of biology and chemistry which partially overlaps the requirements for those two individual majors. It is particularly appropriate for those going on to graduate work and also provides a strong background for those entering medical, dental and veterinary school.
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Requirements for the Major
Learning Outcomes for the Program in Biochemistry
Students completing a major in Biochemistry should demonstrate the ability to:
- Be able to apply knowledge of chemistry and biology to solve biochemical problems.
- Possess a breadth of knowledge in organic, physical, and biochemistry, as well as genetics, molecular biology and cellular biology.
- Be able to identify, formulate and solve complex biochemical problems.
- Read and understand original research.
- Be able to design and conduct experiments.
- Have a mastery of techniques and skills.
- Be able to communicate results and findings.
Courses required for the Biochemistry major:
- BIOL 043L KS ,or BIOL 040L KS and either BIOL 044L KS or BIOL 143 KS , or both semesters of the AISS course; BIOL 157L KS , BIOL 170L KS , BIOL 177 KS .
- CHEM 014L KS , CHEM 015L KS (or CHEM 029L KS ), or CHEM 040L KS and CHEM 015L KS ,or both semesters of the AISS course, CHEM 116L KS , CHEM 117L KS , CHEM 121 KS , CHEM 122 KS , CHEM 126L KS , CHEM 127L KS .
- PHYS 030L KS , PHYS 031L KS (or PHYS 033L KS , PHYS 034L KS ); or both semesters of the AISS course.
- MATH 030 PZ , MATH 031 PZ .
- Senior Thesis 191 or 188L and 190L.
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