Biochemistry - Marist College

Biochemistry from Marist College is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. Mission Statement The Mission of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry , & Physics at Marist College is for students and faculty to acquire a better and more systematic understanding of the Physical World, and to disseminate new discoveries to the greater scientific community. Faculty expand the knowledge, skills, and values of all students, and help transition their learning styles from passive to active. In support of this mission, a research-rich, challenging curriculum engages undergraduate students amidst a supportive environment featuring exceptional access to faculty and facilities. The American Chemical Society-approved curriculum emphasizes extensive hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation and development of effective communication skills. Computational modeling is integrated throughout the curriculum as one mechanism to blend contemporary practice with traditional methods. A strong sense of community grows from personal attention and individualized mentoring from faculty and support from fellow students. Students are therefore the central focus and an integral part of the Department, working side-by-side with faculty who are enthusiastically committed to the teacher-scholar model. Faculty strive to be nationally recognized in their areas of specialization by working in research partnership with students as colleagues. Most students complete original research projects, many of which culminate in presentation or publication at the national level. Marist Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates are superbly prepared to be critically thinking, ethical scientist-citizens, with a balanced understanding of theory and method. Such graduates will be successful regardless of the paths they follow after leaving Marist College. In pursuit of the philosophy of "Science without Boundaries", the Department actively seeks to collaborate with students and faculty from other disciplines. The Department cherishes its role in training students majoring in the other sciences, because the physical sciences underlie processes integral to the life sciences and health professions. The Department recognizes its responsibility to contribute to the understanding and thinking of non-science majors via its involvement in the Core Liberal Studies program. Faculty and students also use their expertise to provide service to the College and mid-Hudson Valley. Departmental Goals To be nationally recognized by high schools as a place to send their best students and by graduate schools as a place to recruit high-quality students. To place graduating students in competitive positions of their choice in graduate schools, professional schools, secondary schools, and industry. To provide an environment which fosters continued professional growth of the faculty, including the ability to stay active and vital in their respective fields of research. To engage students in publication-quality research. To contribute to increased scientific knowledge through presentations and publications. Goals for Students Students Will: Achieve Understanding: Chemistry education at M arist College will emphasize depth of understanding over memorization. F aculty and curricula will foster the ability to solve problems through the understanding and application of fundamental scientific principles. Students will demonstrate factual knowledge by application of key concepts to solve theoretical, laboratory, and research problems. Develop Skills: Students will develop skills in: laboratory procedure; data keeping and processing; teamwork and leadership; mathematical reasoning; computational methods; retrieval and use of informational resources; and oral and written communication. Students also will learn and practice safe and responsible methods for chemical work. Develop Values: Students will be held to the highest ethical standards in everything they do, including the recording and reporting of data. Students will also be exposed to other ethical issues in science, including responsible treatment of data, reporting scientific information, ethical misconduct, issues in human and animal experimentation, and the relationship of chemistry to society. Degree Options in Chemistry In order to provide a versatile set of programs for students while maintaining the high quality of the Marist Chemistry experience, we offer four degree options. The B.S. Chemistry-Biochemistry curriculum accommodate those students seeking certification from the American Chemical Society as they prepare for careers as professional scientists in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or molecular industries, or as health-care practitioners. The more flexible B.A. Biochemistry curriculum is designed to have significant quantities of free electives, allowing students to pursue personal and professional interests in other areas such as, but not limited to, business, education, and computer science. The B.A. Biochemistry degree, with proper choice of electives, may be used as preparation for students seeking a career in the health professions. View more details on Marist College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.