Biochemistry and Biophysics, M.S.

Outcomes of the Graduate Curriculum

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

•explain general principles and concepts from a variety of sub-disciplines within the broader fields of biochemistry and biophysics.

•demonstrate extensive knowledge of a specialized fields of biochemistry and biophysics and be able to answer challenging questions in that field.

•critically analyze and interpret the scientific literature and scientific presentations.

•discuss issues related to scientific ethics and scientific misconduct and apply ethical standards to their own research and/or professional conduct.

•for students doing laboratory research—design, prepare, and execute experiments, using appropriate research techniques.

•critically interpret research data and evaluate findings using appropriate statistical analyses.

•effectively communicate their scientific research and findings in a variety of written and oral formats.

Masters Option 1: Course-Based Masters

• BCBP 4600 - Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BCBP 6310 - Genetic Engineering Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6420 - Molecular Modeling Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6550 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
• BCBP 6800 - Methods in Biophysics Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6870 - Protein Structure Determination Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 6720 - Proteomics and Structural Bioinformatics Credit Hours: 4

Masters Option 2: Thesis-based Masters*

• BCBP 4600 - Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BCBP 6310 - Genetic Engineering Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6420 - Molecular Modeling Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6550 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
• BCBP 6800 - Methods in Biophysics Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6870 - Protein Structure Determination Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 6720 - Proteomics and Structural Bioinformatics Credit Hours: 4
• *An additional four to nine credits must be in research

Masters Option 3: Professional Project-based Masters*

• BCBP 4600 - Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BCBP 6310 - Genetic Engineering Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6420 - Molecular Modeling Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6550 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
• BCBP 6800 - Methods in Biophysics Credit Hours: 4
• BCBP 6870 - Protein Structure Determination Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 6720 - Proteomics and Structural Bioinformatics Credit Hours: 4
• *Additional two to nine credits must be in professional project