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Introduction
Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program that deals with understanding the chemical processes of living matter. A knowledge of biochemistry is essential to fully understand most of the biological disciplines. This major is beneficial for students who are interested in chemistry and biology, and for pre-med students. Students can also prepare for graduate studies in biochemistry, as well as such fields as genetics, microbiology, physiology, immunology, and other biological and chemical fields. Biochemistry graduates may work for laboratories and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Career Ideas
Agricultural Technician, Animal Scientist, Biochemist, Environmental Technician, Forensic Science, Technician, Microbiologist, Pharmacist, Radiation Protection, Physician, Engineer, Toxicologist
Program Administrator
Anna Yeung-Cheung, Anna.Yeungcheung@mville.edu
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Anna Yeung-Cheung
Darlene Gandolfi
Christopher Pappas
Meghan Johnston
Wendy McFarlane
Nancy Todd
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Dionysios Liveris
Prospective Biochemistry majors should meet with a Biology Faculty member as soon as possible in order to prepare an appropriate study plan.
Overview
If you choose to study biochemistry at Manhattanville College you can prepare for graduate studies in biochemistry, as well as such fields as genetics, microbiology, physiology, immunology, and other biological and chemical fields. It is also a good starting point for students interested in being pre-med, as biochemistry helps them better understand the medical sciences.
You will also get hands on experience while studying at Manhattanville, working on research projects with faculty members in the department as well as the opportunity to complete a research project.
BIO 1001 (Prerequisite: BIO.1000: Introduction to Biology, BIO.1002: Principles of Biology I, or passing score on placement exam)
and BIO1002 (Prerequisite: BIO.1000: Intro to Biology, BIO.1001: Principles of Biology I, or placement by the department)
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Principles of Biology I and II |
(Prerequisite: CHM.1000 Intro to Chemistry or passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam)
and CHM 1002 (Prerequisite: CHM.1001 with a grade of C- or better)
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Principles of Chemistry I and II |
(Prerequisite: CHM.1001 Principles of Chemistry I)
and CHM1004 (Prerequisite: CHM 1001: Principles of Chemistry I and CHM 1003: Principles of Chemistry I Lab, with a minimum grade of C-; or permission of the instructor)
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Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I and II |
(Prerequisite: CHM.1002: Principles of Chemistry II, with a minimum grade of C-; or permission of the department chair.)
and CHM 2002 (Prerequisite: CHM 2001: Organic Chemistry I with a minimum grade of C-; or permission of the department chair.)
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Organic Chemistry I and II |
(Prerequisites: minimum grade of C- in CHM 1002 and CHM 1004 or permission from the Department Chairperson)
and CHM 2006 (Prerequisites: minimum grade of C- in CHM 2001 and CHM 2005 or permission from the Department Chairperson)
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II |
(Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II with grade of C or better; Principles of Chemistry I and II (with Lab) with grade of C- or better
and BIO 3062 (Prerequisite: BIO.3061)
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Biochemistry I and II |
(Prerequisites: CHM 2002 and MATH 1032, PHY 1002 or PHY 1004. Recommended: MATH 2021, MATH 2030)
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Physical Chemistry I |
Biology electives (choose two):
(Prerequisites: BIO.1001, BIO.1002, CHM.1001, CHM.1002. CHM.2001 and CHM.2002 (Organic Chemistry I & II) are recommended)
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Developmental Biology |
(Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II with grade of C or better, Principles of Chemistry I and II (with Lab) with grade of C- or better)
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
BIO 3013 (Prerequisites: BIO.1001 and BIO.1002 with a minimum grade of C; CHM.1001, CHM.1002, CHM.1003 and CHM.1004 with minimum grades of C-) |
Microbiology |
(Prerequisites: Human Anatomy and Physiology I, with a minimum grade of C-) |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
BIO 3028 (Prerequisites: BIO.1001 and BIO.1002 with a minimum grade of C; CHM.1001, CHM.1002, CHM.1003 and CHM.1004 with minimum grades of C-)
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Immunology |
(Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II with grade of C or better; Principles of Chemistry I and II (with Lab) with grade of C- or better) |
Molecular Cell Biology |
Chemistry elective (choose one):
CHM 2004 (Prerequisite: CHM 2002: Organic Chemistry II)
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Medicinal Chemistry |
(Prerequisite: CHM 2009) |
Physical Chemistry II |
CHM 3003 (Prerequisite: CHM.2002)
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Chemical and Instrumental Analysis |
(Prerequisite: CHM 2002 and CHM 2006) |
Chemical Biology |
Senior Research Program:
BIO 3099 (Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II with grade of C or better, Principles of Chemistry I and II (with Lab) with grade of C- or better) |
Research Seminar |
(Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II with grade of C or better; Principles of Chemistry I and II (with Lab) with grade of C- or better; BIO.3099: Research Seminar with grade of C- or better)
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Senior Research |
BIO 3998 (Prerequisites BIO.1001 and BIO.1002, with a minimum grade of C; BIO.3099 and BIO.3499 with a minimum grade of C-; CHM.1001, CHM.1002, CHM.1003, and CHM.1004 with a minimum grade of C-)
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Senior Evaluation |
Co-requisites:
MATH 1030 and
(Prerequisite: MATH.1030: Calculus I, or placement by the Mathematics department) |
Calculus I and II |
(Prerequisite: MATH.1012 Precalculus or MATH.1030 Calculus I)
and PHY1002 (Prerequisite: PHY 1001 Physics I)
or PHY1003 University Physics I (Prerequisite: MATH 1030 Calculus I)
and PHY 1004 University Physics II
(Prerequisite: PHY 1003 University Physics I and MATH 1030 Calculus I)
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Physics I and II |
Note: This program may not be taken as a minor
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