BS Biochemistry

Mission Statement

Producing competent Biochemists to effectively deliver real products and services for the benefit of society is a responsibility of universities/DAIs. The Biochemistry Curriculum is designed to provide the necessary knowledge, analytical and leadership abilities, critical thinking, and ethical values to the graduates to cope with the technological challenges.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The students graduating from the Biochemistry program will have

• A better understanding of the key principles of biochemical functioning at an advanced level.
• Ability to design and carry out experiments (safely) and to interpret experimental data.
• Production of substantial original research of significance and quality sufficient for publication.
• Ability to present their work through written, oral, and visual presentations, including an original research proposal.
• Awareness of ethical issues in biochemical research and careers option.
• Students will construct a research thesis, and present the results of that thesis to an audience of peers and faculty at regional or all college events, and be able to defend their results to other students and faculty.
• Students will explain/describe the synthesis of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates and their role in metabolic pathways.
• Students will use current biochemical and molecular techniques to plan and carry out experiments. They will generate and test hypotheses, analyze data using statistical methods where appropriate, and appreciate the limitations of conclusions drawn from experimental data.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts in biochemistry, integrating knowledge across molecular, cellular, organismal and biochemical pathways.
• Effectively use methods and techniques as applied in the field of biochemistry, including analytical, molecular, computational and structural approaches.
• Communicate scientific knowledge and research findings in biochemistry while demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field.