Learning Goals

Upon graduation, students will have an understanding of the following:

1. Biochemistry graduates will be able to describe and discuss the basic concepts of biochemistry, including metabolism, enzymatic structure and function, and regulation of gene and protein expression.
   
   
2. Biochemistry Major graduates will be able to apply the scientific method, stating and testing a hypothesis, and will be able to design experiments to solve problems in biochemistry.
   
   
3. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in current biochemical techniques and be able to evaluate and present scientific data.
   
   
4. Upon completion, students will be able to critically analyze scientific data and scientific papers, and be able to be effective science communicators
   
   
5. Graduates will be able to discuss and communicate a fundamental understanding of ethical and current issues in biochemistry and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of ethics in scientific research.