Structural Biology MS

The focus of the Department of Structural Biology is biological form and function at the level of the three-dimensional atomic architecture of biological macromolecules. A hallmark of the department is its thoroughness in teaching the principles and practice of the main methods of structural biology: protein production, purification and crystallization; x-ray diffraction crystallography; and computational structural modeling.

Required Core (17 credits)

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
STB 531LEC - Protein Prod & Molec Analysis Credits: 3
STB 533LEC - Crystallogr.Meth.Str.Bio.1 Credits: 3
STB 535LEC - Structural Pharmacology Credits: 3
STB 612SEM - Structural Biology Sem Credits: 1 (taken 4 semesters, for 4 credits total)

Electives & Culminating Experience (13 credits)

Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Some potential electives are listed below. Select those or additional electives in consultation with your advisor, tailored to meet your interest.

BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BMI 504SEM - Research Methods in Biomedical Informatics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis

STB 700TUT - Graduate Research Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Students will contribute to an original investigation intended to contribute new knowledge and understanding of biomolecular form and function or new methodology for research in structural biology

2) Students in the Department of Structural Biology are expected to demonstrate proficiency in communication; both oral and written through the preparation and presentation of their own research findings

3) Students will support the environment of responsible citizenship and responsible research conduct through positive interactions with other students and service on student communities.

4) Students will put into practice an understanding of protein structure biology and its function

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).