This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

Administered by the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics under the School of Life Sciences.

Minor Code: 5060

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

MA

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.

MS

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Learn the theoretical and technical basis for biophysical definition and determination of macromolecular structure.
• Learn to critically review primary research articles in biochemistry and biophysics.
• Learn how to design and interpret experiments, thereby contributing to the creation of new knowledge in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics.
• Develop an awareness of ethical responsibilities when conducting and reporting research, and reviewing the research of others.

PhD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
• Summarize central issues and research problems in biochemistry and biophysics.
• Identify and explain areas of uncertainty in biochemistry and biophysics.
• Design and carry out original research.
• Effectively communicate in field of study.

Minor Code: 5060