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Graduate degrees: M.S. in biochemistry; Ph.D. in biochemistry Web site: http://www.biochem.uiowa.edu/ Biochemistry is the study of basic chemical processes that occur in and govern all living systems. Nearly all areas of the life sciences engage in biochemical research. Biochemistry graduates with bachelor's degrees often work as research assistants in industry, government, education, or health services; teach in secondary schools; or go on to advanced study in medicine, dentistry, or other areas. Those with advanced degrees pursue careers as teachers, researchers, or administrators in universities and medical schools, government, research agencies, and varied industries. The Department of Biochemistry offers an undergraduate major and graduate degree programs and determines the curricula for those programs. Undergraduates majoring in biochemistry receive their degrees (B.A. or B.S.) from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and their studies are governed by that college's undergraduate academic policies. Graduate degrees in biochemistry are conferred by the Graduate College. Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of ScienceThe Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry requires a total of 120 s.h., including 73 s.h. of work for the major. In order to count transfer credit in biochemistry toward the major, students must have the approval of an undergraduate advisor in the department. The biochemistry major for the B.S. prepares students to work in positions that require a mastery of general biochemistry. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study in biochemistry and related sciences or for study toward a professional degree in the health sciences. Students are encouraged to take courses from other disciplines, such as business, pre-law, psychology, or journalism. This prepares them for a variety of career paths. All students must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program. The biochemistry major for the Bachelor of Science requires the following course work. All of these:
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Courses 002:010 (BIOL:1402) and 002:011 (BIOL:1502) will not be offered after fall semester 2012, so students who satisfy the biology requirement with those courses must complete them by the end of that semester. One of these sequences:
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Students are encouraged to begin research by taking 099:115 (BIOC:3115) Undergraduate Independent Study, which has no prerequisites. The course involves experience in an active biochemistry research lab, which must be arranged ahead of time with a supervising faculty member. Students may make arrangements directly with the faculty member or they may request assistance from an undergraduate advisor. Credit earned in 099:115 (BIOC:3115) does not count toward the major, but it does count toward the minimum 120 s.h. required to graduate. In order to register for 099:155 (BIOC:4155) Research, Independent Study, students must have a completed 099:120 (BIOC:3120), 099:130 (BIOC:3130), and 099:140 (BIOC:3140) with a grade average of B or higher in the three courses, and they must not have earned a grade below B-minus in any one of them; or they must have their advisor's consent and the instructor's consent to enroll in 099:155 (BIOC:4155). Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry requires a total of 120 s.h., including 57 s.h. of work for the major. In order to count transfer credit in biochemistry toward the major, students must have the approval of an undergraduate advisor in the department. Students are encouraged to take courses from other disciplines, such as business, pre-law, psychology, or journalism. This prepares them for a variety of career paths. All students must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program. The biochemistry major for the Bachelor of Arts requires the following course work. All of these:
One of these sequences:
Courses 002:010 (BIOL:1402) and 002:011 (BIOL:1502) will not be offered after fall semester 2012, so students who satisfy the biology requirement with those courses must complete them by the end of that semester. One of these sequences:
One of these:
Bachelor of Arts students who intend to go on to advanced degrees in the biological or health sciences are advised to earn at least 4 s.h. in 099:115 (BIOC:3115) Undergraduate Independent Study or 099:155 (BIOC:4155) Research, Independent Study. There are no prerequisites for 099:115 (BIOC:3115). The course involves experience in an active biochemistry research lab, which must be arranged ahead of time with a supervising faculty member. Students may make arrangements directly with the faculty member or they may request assistance from an undergraduate advisor. Credit earned in 099:115 (BIOC:3115) does not count toward the major, but it does count toward the minimum 120 s.h. required to graduate. In order to register for 099:155 (BIOC:4155) Research, Independent Study, students must have completed 099:120 (BIOC:3120), 099:130 (BIOC:3130), and 099:140 (BIOC:3140) with a grade average of B or higher in the three courses, and they must not have earned a grade below B-minus in any one of them; or they must have their advisor's consent and the instructor's consent to enroll in 099:155 (BIOC:4155). B.A. or B.S. with Teacher LicensureBiochemistry majors interested in earning licensure to teach in elementary and/or secondary schools must complete the College of Education's Teacher Education Program (TEP) in addition to the requirements for the major and all requirements for graduation. The TEP requires several College of Education courses and student teaching. Contact the Office of Education Services for details. Students must satisfy all degree requirements and complete Teacher Education Program licensure before degree conferral. Four-Year Graduation PlanThe following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the University's Four-Year Graduation Plan. (Courses in the major are those required to complete the major; they may be offered by departments other than the major department.) Bachelor of ScienceBefore the third semester begins: 004:011 (CHEM:1110) Principles of Chemistry I and 004:012 (CHEM:1120) Principles of Chemistry II, 22M:025 (MATH:1850) Calculus I and 22M:026 (MATH:1860) Calculus II, and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduation Before the fifth semester begins: the courses listed above, plus 002:031 (BIOL:1411) Foundations of Biology and 002:032 (BIOL:1412) Diversity of Form and Function; 004:121 (CHEM:2210) Organic Chemistry I, 004:122 (CHEM:2220) Organic Chemistry II, and 004:141 (CHEM:2410) Organic Chemistry Laboratory; and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: the courses listed above, plus 029:081 (PHYS:1611) Introductory Physics I and 029:082 (PHYS:1612) Introductory Physics II, 099:120 (BIOC:3120) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I, 099:130 (BIOC:3130) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, 099:101 (BIOC:3101) Technical Communication in Biochemistry, and 099:140 (BIOC:3140) Experimental Biochemistry, two science electives, and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: the courses listed above, plus 004:131 (CHEM:4431) Physical Chemistry I or 004:132 (CHEM:4432) Physical Chemistry II or 099:241 (BIOC:5241) Biophysical Chemistry I or 099:242 (BIOC:5242) Biophysical Chemistry II, a science elective, and at least 3 s.h. of 099:155 (BIOC:4155) Research, Independent Study During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate Bachelor of ArtsBefore the third semester begins: 004:011 (CHEM:1110) Principles of Chemistry I and 004:012 (CHEM:1120) Principles of Chemistry II; math through 22M:026 (MATH:1860) Calculus II or above; and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduation Before the fifth semester begins: the courses listed above, plus 002:031 (BIOL:1411) Foundations of Biology and 002:032 (BIOL:1412) Diversity of Form and Function, 004:121 (CHEM:2210) Organic Chemistry I and 004:122 (CHEM:2220) Organic Chemistry II, and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: the courses listed above, plus 029:011 (PHYS:1511) College Physics I and 029:012 (PHYS:1512) College Physics II; 099:120 (BIOC:3120) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I, 099:130 (BIOC:3130) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, and 099:140 (BIOC:3140) Experimental Biochemistry; two science electives, and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: the courses listed above, plus 004:131 (CHEM:4431) Physical Chemistry I or 004:132 (CHEM:4432) Physical Chemistry II or 099:241 (BIOC:5241) Biophysical Chemistry I or 099:242 (BIOC:5242) Biophysical Chemistry II, and a science elective During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate HonorsQualified students may work toward graduation with honors in biochemistry. They must be members of the University of Iowa Honors Program, which requires that students maintain a cumulative University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33 (contact the University of Iowa Honors Program for more information). To graduate with honors in the major, students must earn 6 s.h. in 099:155 (BIOC:4155) Research, Independent Study. They must present their research results in a report written in the form of a journal article and in an oral report given at a special open departmental seminar. Graduate Programs
Students admitted to graduate study in biochemistry usually pursue the Doctor of Philosophy. Qualified students interested in earning the Doctor of Medicine along with the Ph.D. may apply to the Medical Scientist Training Program, which offers a joint M.D./Ph.D. program. Master of ScienceThe Master of Science program in biochemistry requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit, thesis research, and a thesis. See "Doctor of Philosophy" for information about the graduate curriculum. Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy program in biochemistry requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The focus of the graduate program is on the individual student. The 72 s.h. required for the degree includes 34 s.h. of course work and 38 s.h. of research credit. Students may take courses that enhance their educational goals. All Ph.D. students take the following 19 s.h. of course work; they choose an additional 13 s.h. from courses offered by the Department of Biochemistry and other University of Iowa departments.
The following is a typical first-year curriculum. First semester:
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Once students are promoted to the second year of study, they choose research laboratories for Ph.D. thesis research and begin their thesis projects. They take courses that supplement their interests and preparation, including the following.
Students take the comprehensive examination before the end of June in their second year, after which they are admitted formally to degree candidacy and begin to concentrate on thesis research. The program culminates in successful defense of completed thesis work before an examining committee. In addition to meeting these requirements and those of the Graduate College, students are expected, as part of their training, to assist in teaching biochemistry for one semester. Throughout the program, students are associated with faculty-directed research groups. They receive close personal attention from the biochemistry faculty members who serve as research advisors. AdmissionMost graduate students in biochemistry work toward a Doctor of Philosophy. Applicants who wish to earn a master's degree must contact the Department of Biochemistry before they apply. The graduate program in biochemistry is flexible enough to accommodate students with bachelor's degrees in any of the biological, biochemical, or physical sciences. Appropriate preparation includes one-year, college-level courses in organic and physical chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics through calculus. Students are expected to have had one or more introductory courses in biochemistry. Applicants must have an undergraduate g.p.a. of at least 3.00 and must submit acceptable verbal, quantitative, and analytical scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Applicants are encouraged to submit their scores on the GRE Subject Test in Chemistry; Biology; or Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. Financial SupportStudents admitted to the Ph.D. program in biochemistry routinely receive a stipend and tuition support. Faculty and ResearchThe department's faculty members supervise research in biochemistry; molecular, cellular, developmental, computational, and structural biology; and model system genetics. Their work is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and other sources. To learn more about the department's faculty members and areas of research, visit the Department of Biochemistry web site. FacilitiesThe Department of Biochemistry occupies 36,700 square feet on the fourth floor of the Bowen Science Building and 7,500 square feet on the third floor of the Medical Education Research Facility on the University's health sciences campus. It has a number of well-equipped research laboratories; other departmental facilities include the Biochemistry Stores, the Mattill Biochemistry Reading Room, and the Heath Conference Room. The department makes available a number of shared instruments; among them are an Applied PhotoPhysics stopped flow spectrometer SX20 (2009); a Jasco spectropolarimeter, model J815 (2010); a Horiba fluorlog-3 spectrofluorometer (2010); and a Beckman Coulter ultra XLI analytical centrifuge (1996). Faculty, staff, and students in the department have access to a variety of shared Carver College of Medicine resources, including X-ray crystallography, the DNA Facility, the NMR Facility, the Proteomics Facility, the Flow Cytometry Facility, the Gene Transfer Vector Core Facility, the Small Animal Imaging Core, and the Transgenic Animal Facility. The University also supports resources such as the Central Microscopy Research Facilities and the Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing. Courses
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