(Section of Molecular and Cellular Biology)
The biochemistry major introduces students to the chemistry of living organisms and the experimental techniques that are used to probe the structures and functions of biologically important molecules. Students who enjoy both chemistry and biology and who are comfortable with quantitative approaches to problem solving will find biochemistry a rewarding field of study.
The Program. The biochemistry program begins with the four course upper division common curriculum that provides an introduction to the principles of biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Biochemistry majors then take a comprehensive and rigorous laboratory course to familiarize them with the most important aspects of biochemical research. Additional upper division courses in biochemistry examine detailed aspects of modern biochemistry. Students also are required to take courses in other biological sciences and a full year of physical chemistry.
Career Alternatives. The biochemistry program provides a solid scientific background for students seeking a research, teaching, or service career in the life sciences. Positions are open to biochemists in biomedical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, agricultural research and chemical industries. Also, university-affiliated research laboratories, hospital laboratories, and government-sponsored research facilities provide employment opportunities. The major provides excellent preparation for advanced study in graduate or professional schools.
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 54-58 | |
| Biological Sciences 1A-1B-1C | 15 | |
| Chemistry 2A-2B-2C | 15 | |
| Mathematics 16A-16B-16C or 21A-21B-21C | 9-12 | |
| Physics 7A-7B-7C | 12 | |
| Statistics 13, 32, 100 or 102 | 3-4 | |
| Depth Subject Matter | 53-54 | |
| Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103, 104 | 13 | |
| Chemistry 118A-118B-118C or 128A-128B-128C, 129A-129B | 12-13 | |
| Chemistry 107A-107B-108 | 9 | |
| Molecular and Cellular Biology 120L, 121, 122, 123 | 15 | |
| Restricted Electives Upper division courses in biological sciences or chemistry. Students are encouraged to obtain additional laboratory experience; however, no more than 3 units of 192, 193 or 199 may be counted toward Restricted Elective units. | 4 | |
| Total Units for the Major | 107-112 | |
Master Adviser. L.R. Sprechman (Section of Molecular and Cellular Biology), 126 Briggs Hall.
Advising Center for the major is located in 156 Briggs (916-752-9032).
Graduate Study. See Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (A Graduate Group); and the Graduate Studies section in this catalog.
UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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