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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
is an interdisciplinary major that draws upon faculty and courses in the
departments of Biology and Chemistry. The major is administered by a committee
of representatives from both departments and is designed to meet the needs
of students interested in gaining an understanding of the chemistry of
life processes. Students who fulfill the requirements will receive a Bachelor
of Science (B. S.) degree in Biochemistry. The program is appropriate
for students pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry, medicine, or related
fields. The major is also suitable for students interested in positions
in biotechnology after graduation.
Required
Courses for the Biochemistry Major
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science Advising
Office
| Investigative |
General |
Objectivity
Review relevant data
Apply concepts
Utilize formulas
Identify problems
Gather information
Perceive patterns/structures |
Physical
dexterity
Perception
Acute observational skills
Curiosity
Precision/accuracy
Creativity
Facility with technical instruments |
| Communications |
Analytical |
Prepare
technical reports
Organize/report data
Design charts/graphs
Inform/explain
Report
Write technical information |
Factor
comparison
Logical thinking
Summarize research findings
Attention to detail
Test an idea/hypothesis
Develop theories
Clarify problems |
| Computational |
Data
processing
Solve quantitative problems
Calculate
Tabulate data
Sample for surveys/marketing |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Science Advising Office
| Government |
Health
Professions |
Government
Pollution control engineer
Product safety engineer
Petroleum inspector
Insecticides tester
Trouble locator/test desk
Nutrition analyst
Patent law specialist
Utilities specialist
Cosmetic analyst
Quality control chemist
Pest control analyst |
Medical
doctor
Medical technician
Dietetic technician
Family planner
Health information specialist
Hospital administrator
Physical therapist
Toxicologist
Public health officer
Dietician
Nutritionist |
| General |
Research |
University/college
teacher
Primary/secondary education
Clinical dietician
Soil conservationist
Wood technologist
Fluid mechanic engineer
Biological chemist
Analytic chemist
Organic chemist
Polymer chemist
Paint chemist
Meteorological chemist
Inorganic chemist
Pharmaceutical chemist
Radiochemist
Radiation health specialist
Physical chemist
Food technologist
Chemical oceanographer
Science journal editor
Scientific information/storage/
retrieval specialist
Public relations representative
Art conservator
Copy writer
Museum scientist
Solid state chemist
Entomologist
Ceramic chemist
Process manager
Medical service representative
|
Chemist
Biochemist
Mineralogist
Cytologist
Agronomist
Anatomist
Mycologist
Physical metallurgist
Research dietician
Histopathologist
Horticulturalist
Hydrologist
Environmental analyst
Molecular biologist
Food chemist
Pathologist
Parasitologist
Microbiologist
Geneticist
Dairy technologist
Animal nutritionist
Animal scientist |
| Forensic
Chemistry |
Serologist
Odontologist
Criminalist
Spectroscopist
Jurisprudence specialist
Drug analyst
Toxicologist |
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and Professional Schools
Graduate
Programs in Biochemistry
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