Biochemistry

Director: Dr. Janice Knepper; Dr. Barry S. Selinsky
Office: 215 Mendel Hall
Tel. (610) 519-4840
Website: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/chemistry/undergrad/biochemistry/
Course descriptions: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/chemistry/courses/undergrad.htm

Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary major requiring comprehensive coursework in both Chemistry and Biology. The biological relevance of chemical concepts is stressed throughout the curriculum. Students are encouraged to pursue one of many available research opportunities.
 
MAJOR: CHM 1000; 1151/1103; 1152/1104; 2211/2201 (or 3211/3201); 2212/2202 (or 3212/3202); 3417; 3514/3503; 4621/4622/4623/4603; MAT 1500/1505 (or 1300/1305); PHY 2410/2411 (or 1100/1101); PHY 2412/2413 (or 1102/1103); BIO 2105; BIO 3351; BIO 4505. In addition, Biochemistry majors must complete one Chemistry elective and one Biology elective.
 
CHEMISTRY MAJOR WITH BIOCHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION: The major provides more extensive training in physical and inorganic chemistry while providing a chemistry-centered introduction to biochemistry: CHM 1000; 1311/1301; 1512/1502; 3511/3501; 3211/3201; 3212/3202; 3311/3301; 3411/3403; 3412/3404; 4621/4622/4603; MAT 1500/1505; PHY 2410/2411; 2412/2413; BIO 2105/2106. In addition, students must select one molecular-biology based BIO elective.
 
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES: The Biochemistry program offers two mechanisms for participation in research by the undergraduate major. Departmental fellowships for 8-10 weeks of summer research are funded by industrial and government sources. Recipients of these fellowships carry out a research project under the direction of a faculty member. In addition, students are encouraged to enroll in research for academic credit during the school year (CHM 4801, 4802, 4803 or BIO 6509, 6609).
 
See the website address above for more information.