Jerry Darling, Ph.D.
For Dr. Jerry Darling, teaching is a passion. "I can't imagine doing anything else with my life. When I am at home, I think about tomorrow's lecture."
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Online Biochemistry, M.S.
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
This 30-credit degree program offers flexibility and convenience for working professionals. The comprehensive courses range from advanced organic to conceptual development in Chemistry, enabling you to increase depth and scope of your knowledge in this field. You design the program with the help of a faculty member, allowing you to tailor your studies to meet specific educational goals.
PREREQUISITE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admissions requirement for this program requires a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field. Prerequisites for admission include undergraduate courses (graded with a C or better) in the following:
- 4 semesters in Chemistry with labs (at least 2 semesters of organic chemistry)
- 2 semesters of Calculus
- 2 semesters of Physics
CURRICULUM
REQUIRED
| CHEM | 500 | Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHEM | 525 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM | 530 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOL | 525 | Genetics | 3 |
ELECTIVES
Students select courses from electives in either biology or chemistry. Additionally, special topics and new curriculum are offered in response to developments in the field of biochemistry.
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BIOL |
510 |
Cell Biology |
3 |
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BIOL |
515 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
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BIOL |
516 |
Toxicology |
3 |
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BIOL |
518 |
Endocrinology |
3 |
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BIOL |
522 |
Immunology |
3 |
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CHEM |
551 |
Medicinal Chemistry |
3 |
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CHEM |
560 |
Advanced Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM |
561 |
Advanced Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
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CHEM |
585 |
Biochemistry of Cancer |
3 |
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CHEM |
593 |
Advanced Seminar I |
3 |
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CHEM |
594 |
Advanced Seminar II |
3 |
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Non-Thesis Option (6 credits) includes:
- Six additional graduate credits of related course work from any academic department, pre-approved by the program director in Chemistry
- A comprehensive examination after having completed 24 credits
Thesis Option (6 credits) includes:
CHEM 589 Research Seminar (3) and CHEM 599 Master's Thesis (3)
Students in the thesis option will present and defend their thesis as a culminating activity in lieu of a written comprehensive.
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