Biochemistry

Graduate Programs

Description

Biochemistry courses at Minnesota State University can be taken as part of the cross-disciplinary studies program, or to supplement other disciplines. 

Policies & Faculty

Policies

Contact Information

Ford Hall 241
​Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Land Line (507) 389-1963
https://cset.mnsu.edu/chemgeol/

Faculty

Chair
  • M. Hadley
Faculty

500 Level

Credits: 3

Detailed analysis of the structures, properties, and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; theory for the purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 565 is recommended.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 3

Detailed analysis of the reactions involved in intermediary metabolism, translation, and replication.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 2

A lecture/laboratory course which presents methodology and instrumentation used to purify and analyze biomolecules. Techniques include chromatography, autoradiography and radioisotope techniques, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 2

Students work in teams to solve biochemical research problems by conducting and analyzing experiments which they design.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 4

Methods and materials for teaching physical sciences in middle school through high school. Clinical experiences required for the course.

Prerequisites: none