At?Chatham University, this Bachelor Degree in?Biochemistry?is designed for students who are planning graduate work in biochemistry or molecular biology, who wish to seek jobs in biotechnology, or who are applying to medical, dental or veterinary schools. The biochemistry curriculum is ideal for students who are planning graduate work in biochemistry or molecular biology, or seeking jobs in biotechnology.

CHATHAM + DUQUESNE PARTNERSHIP

Chatham has started a program in cooperation with Duquesne University. In five years, a student can obtain a B.S. in Biochemistry from Chatham and an M.S. in Forensics Science and Law from Duquesne

Biochemistry (BA/BS) Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the major, students will be able to:

????????? Write well on exams, short paper, long papers and laboratory reports.

????????? Make oral reports of varying lengths, either alone or as part of a team.

????????? Prepare and present posters at scientific meetings.

????????? Exhibit critical thinking when reading texts, lecture supplements, and other materials.

????????? Prepare a literature review and a bibliography on a topic in chemistry.

????????? Obtain relevant information from primary sources in a library or online.

????????? Demonstrate knowledge about the broad core of chemistry.

????????? Recognize and use connections of chemistry to biology, computing, and mathematics.

????????? Use ethical scientific methods in obtaining and evaluating data.

????????? Demonstrate proper methods in the design and conduct of research.

????????? Exhibit basic laboratory skills in such areas as preparing solutions and titration.

????????? Use chemical instrumentation and perform both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

????????? Be able to use computer hardware and software for chemical purposes.

????????? Demonstrate safety in the laboratory.

????????? Make proper disposal of wastes.