BIOCHEMISTRY

Professor Gail Steehler, Coordinator; Assistant Professor Addington

Biochemistry is one of the most important interdisciplinary

fields in science today. Biochemistry is the study of the

chemical processes of living organisms, including the

molecular structures of biomolecules, their reactions (e.g.

metabolism, genetic expression), and regulation of those

reactions.The biochemistry curriculum at Roanoke includes

substantial curricular components from both the biology and

chemistry departments. Opportunities for Biochemistry

graduates include graduate study in biology, chemistry, or

biochemistry, employment in the biotechnology or

pharmaceutical industries, or pursuit of a professional degree

in a medical field. Biochemistry is one of the courses of study

available to students interested in medical school, veterinary

school, dental school, and other health professions.

The Biochemistry Major

Students earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree by

completing 12 units.The courses are:

CHEM 111 & 112 General Chemistry

BIOL 120 & 215 Introductory Biology:"Continuity

of Life" and "Components of Life"

CHEM 221 & 222 Organic Chemistry I and II

CHEM 341 & 342 Biochemistry I and II

BIOL 390 & 400 Advanced Biology:"Advanced Cell

Biology" and "Molecular Biology"

CHEM 331 Physical Chemistry

CHEM 280 & 480 Sophomore Seminar & Senior Seminar

(each 1 / 2 unit)

Math 121 and 122 and two units of general physics are

prerequisites for CHEM 331, which is required for all

biochemistry majors.

Additional coursework and undergraduate research

experiences are encouraged, in either Biology or Chemistry.

Faculty with current biochemistry research interests include

Dr. Booth, Dr. Gardner, Dr. Jorgensen, Dr.Oetgen, Dr. Pysh,

Dr. Ramesh and Dr. J. Steehler.