Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
The Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBBC) program is a community of students and faculty with common interests in the disciplines of biochemistry, of cellular, developmental and molecular biology, and of evolution and genetics.
The mission of the MBBC Program is to integrate these disciplines in the tradition of the liberal arts through (1) the exploration of fundamental concepts and their relationships with other biological and chemical disciplines; (2) the practical use of experimental tools and methods to investigate the structure, function, regulation and evolution of genes and their phenotypes; and (3) the consideration of the historical development of these concepts and phenomena and their relevance to society.
The program also encourages in its members the development of critical and independent thought as well as effective oral and written communication
