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Contact Information—Director of Graduate Studies, Department
of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, University of Minnesota,
6-155 Jackson Hall, 321 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5179;
fax 612-625-2163; bmbbgp@umn.edu; www.cbs.umn.edu/bmbb/graduate).
For information on the master's and doctoral degree programs offered in conjunction
with the University of Minnesota Duluth, contact the Associate Director of Graduate
Studies, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Minnesota,
251 School of Medicine, 1035 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-7922).
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General
Information section of this catalog for Graduate School requirements that apply
to all major fields.
Curriculum—The biochemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics program focuses on an explanation at the molecular level of the structures and processes that occur in living organisms. In the broadest sense, the program encompasses the chemistry, physics, and biology of living systems. Included is the study of the structure and function of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates), enzyme catalysis, metabolic pathways, bioenergetics, and the biochemical nature of genetic information storage and transmission, as well as the control, regulation, and integration of these processes. The program has four areas of emphasis: regulatory biochemistry, molecular biology, microbial biotechnology, and molecular biophysics. All students are expected to demonstrate a minimum level of competence in these areas but emphasize that area most related to their thesis project. The program involves faculty from the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, as well as many faculty members from several other departments in the College of Biological Sciences, Medical School, Institute of Technology, and College of Veterinary Medicine.
Prerequisites for Admission—The program is flexible enough
to accommodate students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds. Applications
from students with undergraduate or master's degrees in the biological, chemical,
or physical sciences are encouraged. Recommended academic preparation includes
one year each of calculus, organic chemistry, and basic biology, including biochemistry
and genetics. For students of demonstrated ability, background deficiencies can
be made up during the first year of graduate study. Students are admitted only
to the Ph.D. program.
Special Application Requirements—Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their academic and research capabilities. A statement of interests and goals, a complete set of transcripts, and official scores from the General Test of the GRE are required. The GRE Subject Test in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biology, or chemistry is strongly recommended, but not required. The recommended date for receipt of completed applications is January 2. Completed files are reviewed between January and February. Graduate studies typically begin fall semester. Information about an early start program involving participation in laboratory research beginning on July 1 may be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
Courses—Refer to Biochemistry (BIOC) in the course section of this catalog or in Twin
Cities Courses on the University Catalog Web site for courses pertaining to the program.
Use of 4xxx Courses—Use of 4xxx courses toward degree requirements is only permitted with written approval from a director of graduate studies.
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M.S. Plan A Degree Requirements | | Requirements for the M.S. degree include core coursework and laboratory experiences taken by all students, followed by one or more courses in one of the areas of specialization. In addition, all students are expected to participate in the seminar involving student reports on current literature and research. A thesis based on original laboratory research is required.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—The final exam is oral.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—A master's minor
requires 6 credits of general graduate level coursework which may be selected
(with approval by the director of graduate studies) from the 5xxx and 8xxx
courses offered by the program. BIOC 4331 and 4332 may also be considered if
approved by the directors of graduate studies of both the major and minor programs.
| Ph.D. Degree Requirements | Requirements
for the doctoral degree include core coursework and laboratory experiences
taken by all students, followed by one or more courses in one of the areas
of specialization. In addition, all students are expected to participate
in two continuing series of seminars: one involving student reports on current
literature and research and the other involving prominent national and international
scientists.
Language Requirements—None.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—A doctoral minor requires BIOC 8002 (4 cr) plus additional courses (8 cr), approved by the director of graduate studies, to meet the minimum requirement of 12 credits total. In extenuating cases, students may petition the director of graduate studies for substitution of a required course.
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Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Regents Professor
Lawrence Que Jr., Chemistry, SM
Professor
Matthew T. Andrews, Biology, Duluth, SM
Ian M. Armitage, SM
Leonard J. Banaszak, (emeritus), SM
David A. Bernlohr, SM
Victor A. Bloomfield, SM
Robert J. Brooker, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, SM
Anath Das, SM
Antony Michael Dean, Biotechnology Institute, SM
Lester R. Drewes, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Duluth, SM
James Ervasti, SM
James A. Fuchs, SM
Thomas S. Hays, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, SM
Eric Hendrickson, SM
Alan B. Hooper, SM
Romas J. Kazlauskas, SM
David C. LaPorte, SM
John D. Lipscomb, SM
Dennis M. Livingston, SM
Kevin H. Mayo, SM
Sharon E. Murphy, SM
Gary L. Nelsestuen, SM
Michael B. O'Connor, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, SM
Douglas H. Ohlendorf, SM
Harry T. Orr, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, SM
Joseph R. Prohaska, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Duluth, SM
Michael J. Sadowsky, Soil, Water, and Climate, SM
Michel M. Sanders, SM
Janet L. Schottel, SM
Jeffrey A. Simon, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, SM
David D. Thomas, SM
Howard C. Towle, SM
Brian G. Van Ness, SM
Lawrence P. Wackett, SM
Kendall B. Wallace, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Duluth, SM
David A. Zarkower, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, SM
Associate Professor
Kenneth W. Adolph, SM
Vivian J. Bardwell, Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, SM
Anja K. Bielinsky, SM
Benjamin L. Clarke, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Duluth, SM
Deborah A. Ferrington, Ophthalmology, SM
Reuben S. Harris, SM
Fumiaki Katagiri, SM
Arkady B. Khodursky, SM
Alex J. Lange, SM
Hiroshi Matsuo, SM
Laura J. Mauro, Animal Science, SM
Lincoln R. Potter, SM
Robert J. Roon, SM
Claudia Schmidt-Dannert, SM
Paul G. Siliciano, SM
Natalia Tretyakova, Pharmacy, SM
Gianluigi Veglia, SM
Kylie J. Walters, SM
Carrie M. Wilmot, SM
Assistant Professor
Hideki Aihara, SM
Grant Anderson, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Duluth, SM
Daniel Bond, SM
Robert Cormier, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Duluth, SM
Jeffrey A Gralnick, SM
Timothy J. Griffin, SM
Do-Hyung Kim, SM
Burckhard Seelig, SM
Adjunct Instructor
Julio E. Herrera, SM
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