Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Ph.D.) Program

Robert Rhoads, Ph.D., Professor and Head

The goal of graduate education in biochemistry is to provide the foundation necessary to design and execute biochemical experiments and to communicate the findings to others. Highly developed skills in the use of the scientific methods enable the graduate to pursue a career in biomedical science at a university, research institute, hospital or in industry. The program is flexible and individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Concepts and principles are stressed in teaching and research. Laboratory research and investigation are vigorously emphasized at all stages in the program. Basic introductory and advanced courses are offered.

Before registering for any course, a student should consult the course director to determine adequacy of preparation for the course.

Core Requirements

The Program for obtaining the Ph.D. is tailored to the requirements individual students, but the core requirements for all students are:

• IDSP 111 - Basic Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology I 2 Credits
• IDSP 112 - Basic Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology II 2 Credits
• IDSP 113 - Genetics 1 Credit
• IDSP 115 - Molecular Signaling 1 Credit
• IDSP 116 - Biochemical and Molecular Methods 1 Credit
• IDSP 117 - Methods in Biomedical Sciences: Recombinant DNA and Cell Biology 1 Credit
• IDSP 119 - Molecular Genetics 1 Credit
• IDSP 226 - Basic Biostatistics 1 Credit
• IDSP 240 - Philosophical and Ethical Issues In Science 1 Credit