| Biochemistry is the study of the structures and functions of biological molecules at the molecular level. It encompasses every area of modern biology and medicine, including aspects of molecular genetics, neurobiology, immunology, cellular and devolpmental biology. At the core of these areas is the ability to investigate the macromolecules involved, the proteins, the nucleic acids, and the carbohydrates, and to understand their functions and interactions with each other, with small molecules, and their surroundings.
The interdisciplinary biochemistry major at Gustavus is intended for students planning graduate studies in areas close to the interface between chemistry and biology, such as biochemical biophysics, or molecular biology. By selecting their electives in the major, students can tailor the program to place additional emphasis in either the chemistry of the molecular biology area. Biochemistry majors are encouraged to include an international expierence in their undergraduate years. Gustavus exchange programs with Uppsula University in Sweden, Murdoch University in Australia, and Aberdeen University in Scotland offer appropriate courses for this area of study. |
- Information about the Biochemistry Faculty
J. Ellis Bell, Chair (eb@gac.edu)
- Thomas Gover (gover@gac.edu)
Dr. Gover's Research - William Heidcamp (wheidcam@gac.edu)
Dr. Heidcamp's Research - Gretchen Hofmeister (ghofmeis@gac.edu)
Dr. Hofmeister's Research - Colleen Jacks ( cjacks@gac.edu)
Dr. Jacks' Research - John Lammert ( jlammert@gac.edu)
Dr. Lammert's Research - Brian O'Brien (bobrien@gac.edu)
Dr. O'Brien's Research - Lawrence Potts (potts@gac.edu)
Dr. Potts' Research - Allan Splittgerber (splitty@gac.edu)
Dr. Splittgerber's Research
The Gustavus General Catalog is available online as a PDF (portable document format) file that allows you to check current information about Gustavus major, minors, and courses.
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