BIOCHEMISTRY Beyond the surface of each living organism – be it a human, plant or animal – is a complex network that keeps it alive and functioning. Biochemistry is the study of these processes; it uses the techniques of chemistry and physics to understand biology. Career/Graduate school options: • Life Sciences • Biotechnology • Pharmacy • Medicine • Genetics • Chemistry Want to minor or double major? Try: • biomedical humanities • chemistry • biology • physics • creative writing
Hiram College’s biochemistry major is hands-on and research-heavy. Students learn not just to understand the processes of photosynthesis, respiration and disease, but to innovate and discover within the field. Biochemistry courses include very few traditional lectures; most courses have a lab component, and during the time students do spend in the classroom, they are working on case studies and participating in group discussions. All students complete an independent research project or an internship before graduation. Students can begin working with department faculty on independent research as early as freshman year, with several paid research opportunities available each summer.
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BIOCHEMISTRY Beyond the surface of each living organism – be it a human, plant or animal – is a complex network that keeps it alive and functioning. Biochemistry is the study of these processes; it uses the techniques of chemistry and physics to understand biology. Career/Graduate school options: • Life Sciences • Biotechnology • Pharmacy • Medicine • Genetics • Chemistry Want to minor or double major? Try: • biomedical humanities • chemistry • biology • physics • creative writing
Hiram College’s biochemistry major is hands-on and research-heavy. Students learn not just to understand the processes of photosynthesis, respiration and disease, but to innovate and discover within the field. Biochemistry courses include very few traditional lectures; most courses have a lab component, and during the time students do spend in the classroom, they are working on case studies and participating in group discussions. All students complete an independent research project or an internship before graduation. Students can begin working with department faculty on independent research as early as freshman year, with several paid research opportunities available each summer.
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STATE-OF-THE-ART LAB EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES JTS-10 Spectrometer: The Hiram biochemistry lab is home to one of nine JTS-10 spectrometers in the country (and the only one at a liberal arts college), which biochemistry students and faculty are actively using to conduct groundbreaking work in photosynthesis. Anaerobic Chamber: Students also gain experience working with oxygensensitive materials through the biochemistry lab’s anaerobic chamber, which mimics work in a body suit and is excellent preparation for students pursuing medical or biotechnological careers. James H. Barrow Field Station: Located three miles off-campus, the Collegeowned Field Station serves as a living laboratory for biochemistry students. The property is home to diverse plants and wildlife and offers more than 20 internships each summer and volunteer opportunities during the academic year.
Learn more: www.hiram.edu/biochem
FACULTY MEMBERS WITH A PH.D.
90%
MAJORS Accounting and Financial Management Applied Computer Science Art History Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Humanities Chemistry Communication Computer Science Creative Writing Economics Education Licensure Educational Studies English
Environmental Studies Integrative Exercise Science French History Management Mathematics Music Neuroscience Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Studio Arts Spanish Theater Arts
Your next steps Apply online at admission.hiram.edu. Questions? Contact the Office of Admission at
[email protected], or 800.362.5280.
STATE-OF-THE-ART LAB EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES JTS-10 Spectrometer: The Hiram biochemistry lab is home to one of nine JTS-10 spectrometers in the country (and the only one at a liberal arts college), which biochemistry students and faculty are actively using to conduct groundbreaking work in photosynthesis. Anaerobic Chamber: Students also gain experience working with oxygensensitive materials through the biochemistry lab’s anaerobic chamber, which mimics work in a body suit and is excellent preparation for students pursuing medical or biotechnological careers. James H. Barrow Field Station: Located three miles off-campus, the Collegeowned Field Station serves as a living laboratory for biochemistry students. The property is home to diverse plants and wildlife and offers more than 20 internships each summer and volunteer opportunities during the academic year.
Learn more: www.hiram.edu/biochem
FACULTY MEMBERS WITH A PH.D.
90%
MAJORS Accounting and Financial Management Applied Computer Science Art History Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Humanities Chemistry Communication Computer Science Creative Writing Economics Education Licensure Educational Studies English
Environmental Studies Integrative Exercise Science French History Management Mathematics Music Neuroscience Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Studio Arts Spanish Theater Arts
Your next steps Apply online at admission.hiram.edu. Questions? Contact the Office of Admission at
[email protected], or 800.362.5280.
