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Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics
Why should a biologist know about physics and chemistry?
Why should physicists and chemists know about biology?
Just ask some of IIT’s faculty who are using x-ray synchrotron
radiation science to study proteins and their
molecular structures. This research may lead to the
important advances in understanding the causes of
a number of diseases.
Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) is an
interdisciplinary major, combining studies in biology,
chemistry, and physics. Its objectives are to give students
solid training in the areas of modern cell biology, genetics,
and biochemistry while also providing a strong
background in mathematics and the physical sciences. In
this way the MBB degree will provide each student with
the skills needed to succeed as a professional in biology
as the field becomes increasingly dependent on new technologies.
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics
Required Courses Credit Hours
Biology Requirements 40
BIOL 100, 107, 109, 115, 117, 210, 214, 225,
320, 403, 404, 430, 445, 446, 495
Chemistry Requirements 24/25
CHEM 124, 125, 237, 239, 247 (or PHYS 300),
343, 344 (or PHYS 348)
Physics Requirements 15
PHYS 123, 221, 223, 410
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Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences
Through this curriculum, students will discover the essential
building blocks of life, how they fit together, how they
work, and the physical methods for exploring them. With
its quantitative emphasis encompassing all the sciences,
this program is a great way to prepare for careers in medicine
or medical research. It is also one of the majors that is
part of the honors medical programs with Rush University.
Required Courses Credit Hours
Interprofessional Projects 6
Mathematics Requirements 20/21
MATH 151, 152, 251, 252 (or PHYS 240), 474
Computer Science Requirement 2
CS 105
Humanities and Social Science
Requirements 21
See general education requirements on page 25
Total Credit Hours 128–130
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
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