Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology
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Biological and Chemical Sciences<br />
Biological and Chemical Sciences<br />
Department Website: www.iit.edu/csl/bcs<br />
Life Sciences Building<br />
3101 S. Dearborn St.<br />
Chicagon, IL 60616<br />
312.567.3480<br />
Acting Chair<br />
Grant Bunker<br />
Executive Associate Chair – Biology<br />
Thomas Irving<br />
Executive Associate Chair – Chemistry<br />
Ishaque Khan<br />
Associate Chair – Biology<br />
Tanya Bekyarova<br />
Associate Chair –Chemistry<br />
Maria Tanner<br />
In an ever more technological world, a substantive understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sciences is a requirement for many<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essions, including careers in science, education, the<br />
health pr<strong>of</strong>essions and, increasingly, areas such as law and<br />
business. In the latter cases, a technical background can<br />
serve as a unique and sought-after qualification.<br />
The Department <strong>of</strong> Biological and Chemical Sciences <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
traditional Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (B.S.) degrees in each area<br />
<strong>of</strong> Biology and Chemistry as well as interdisciplinary B.S.<br />
degrees in Biochemistry, and Molecular Biochemistry and<br />
Biophysics (M.B.B.). All programs serve as a solid foundation<br />
for entry into graduate and medical schools and for<br />
jobs in both the government and the private sector. They<br />
are also designed to fulfill the requirements for our special<br />
medical and optometry degree programs.<br />
The department also provides specialized B.S. degree programs<br />
that integrate the sciences with law, business, and<br />
secondary education. These include programs which <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
joint admission to IIT Chicago-Kent College <strong>of</strong> Law, the<br />
Stuart School <strong>of</strong> Business Financial Markets Program, and<br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Science Education.<br />
Students also have the option <strong>of</strong> completing the following<br />
co-terminal degrees that enable a student to complete<br />
both degrees in five years:<br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biochemistry and Master <strong>of</strong> Biology<br />
with Biochemistry specializaion<br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biochemistry and Master <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
in Biology with Biochemistry specializaion<br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biochemistry and Master <strong>of</strong> Food<br />
Safety and <strong>Technology</strong><br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biology and Master <strong>of</strong> Biology<br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biology and Master <strong>of</strong> Science in<br />
Biology<br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biology and Master <strong>of</strong> Food<br />
Safety and <strong>Technology</strong><br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biology and Master <strong>of</strong> Computer<br />
Science<br />
• Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Biology and Master <strong>of</strong> Science in<br />
Computer Science<br />
These programs allow students to complete a dual degree<br />
in a shorter time period, to apply through a simplified<br />
admission process, and to receive some financial incentives.<br />
See page 166 or go to www.iit.edu/csl/bcs for more information.<br />
Details <strong>of</strong> the traditional programs, as well as the specialized<br />
degree programs, can be found on the following<br />
pages, the Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Science Education<br />
section (pages 121–122), and in the Special Programs<br />
section (pages 166–175).<br />
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