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CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Facilities
School of Natural & Social Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Kidd Math/Science Center 740-245-7397 office; 740-245-7172 fax schoolofsciences@rio.edu
Mission Statement The mission of the Biochemistry Program at the University of Rio Grande is to provide a stimulating and positive environment for the discovery, integration, and communication of chemistry and biology. Whether a career in the chemical or biochemical sciences is desired or the pursuit of graduate or professional studies is preferred, students are prepared for future endeavors by rigorous intellectual stimulation, the development of practical laboratory skills, and the provision of opportunities for scholarly research. This environment of intellectual inquiry and professional growth is supported by the faculty’s commitment to teaching, research, and service, and is underscored by following the guidelines of the American Chemical Society as well as the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Also this program complements the mission of the University, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Natural & Social Sciences by contributing to the scientific and technological literacy, critical thinking skills and informed decisionmaking abilities of students from all fields and from all walks of life.
Degrees Offered ♦ ♦
Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry Associate of Science – Chemistry
Learning Outcomes The successful student will: • Demonstrate problem-solving skills to provide solutions to theoretical and experimental problems in biochemistry. • Apply the fundamental concepts of the foundational concepts of biochemistry: energy & matter transformation, macromolecular structure & function, and biological information. • Utilize various measuring techniques in the laboratory to perform accurate and precise quantitative measurements. • Effectively interpret and communicate experimental results. • Utilize computers to support the learning and practice of biochemistry (data acquisition and analysis, access to information, preparation of reports, and molecular modeling and bioinformatics). • Explain the relevance of chemistry and biochemistry to
other fields and society. Demonstrate scientific literacy and professional ethics.
The Kidd Math/Science opened in 1985. With an awardwinning masonry design, the center’s front doors open to a glass atrium with live plants & a trickling pond. A spacious lobby follows with comfortable studying facilities. The center houses three large chemistry labs, three biology labs, one physics lab, one computer lab, lecture rooms, faculty offices and a large bent glass greenhouse that enhances the view of campus. McKenzie Hall opened in 1997 providing math/ science students, along with the nursing students, two large lecture halls, a variety of lecture rooms, an anatomy lab, three computer labs, faculty offices and a conference room with a beautiful view of campus and the surrounding landscape.
Degree Requirements Bachelor of Science – Biochemistry (2351) AS Chemistry………………………………………62 General Education BIO 12104 Biology I ................................................ 4 COM 11103 Speech Communication ...................... 3 HPE 10101 Human Wellness ................................... 1 HPE Activity Course……………………………….1 Choose one of the following: ART 10303 Art Appreciation FPA 10503 Fine Arts .................... …………………3 Major Area required hours .......................................... 29-34 BIO 30304 Microbiology ......................................... 4 BIO 34403 Intro to Biochemistry ............................ 3 BIO 34501 Biochemistry Laboratory ..................... .1 BIO 36404 Genetics ................................................. 4 BIO 37303 Cell and Molecular Biology .................. 3 BIO 44403 Advanced Biochemistry ............................ 3 BIO 48101-04 Senior Research I ......................... 1-4 BIO 48202-04 Senior Research II ........................ 2-4 CHM 33105 Analytical Chemistry .......................... 5 CHM 40203 Intro to Physical Chemistry....................... 3 Electives 30000-40000 ................................................... 0-4 Personal elective hours ............................................... 12-13 Total required hours for degree .......................................120
Degree Requirements Associate of Science – Chemistry (2421) General Education (must include) ............................................... 38 ENG 11103 Composition I ...................................... 3 ENG 11203 Composition II………………………..3 Arts & Humanities Group II Course……………….3 Arts & Humanities Group III Course………………3 Social Sciences Group I Course……………………3 Social Sciences Group II Course…………………...3 LA 10001 Gateway to Success……………………..1
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