Academics
![Assistant in Instruction, Biology. Amy McDonough in the Advanced Biology Teaching Lab, Bonney Science Center 260, working with students and Assistant Professor of Biology Lori Banks on a procedure for a traditional gram-stain technique (see image 0434 for description).
Amy says: “I help instruct the Bio315 (Microbiology) lab with Dr. Lori Banks in BSC260 from 1:05 to 4. This is a busy class (17 students).”](https://www.bates.edu/chemistry-biochemistry/files/2022/08/220203_Bonney_Amy_McDonough_Lab_0006-900x600.webp)
![Students looking at the glass in the lab.
Summer research students, working under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Colleen O’Loughlin, admire the well-organized symmetry of her lab glass that they’ll use this summer. From left, Diana Rodriguez ‘24, Julie Jesurum ‘22, Joanna Atwater ‘23, and Nick Gajarski ‘24.
Other photos include them looking at her office and at work in her lab. They also stop to chat with Professor Paula Schlax. _____________________
Other two students are
Anna Gouveia '22 of Jenkintown, Pa.
Sam Colesworthy '22 of North Yarmouth, Maine](https://www.bates.edu/chemistry-biochemistry/files/2022/08/210624_Bonney_Students_0130-900x600.webp)
Program Overview
Professor Schlax; Associate Professors Côté, Koviach-Côté (chair), and Laurita; Assistant Professors O’Loughlin and Piedmonte; Visiting Assistant Professors Pazienza and Sommer
Chemistry deals with phenomena of matter and energy that affect nearly every aspect of our lives and environment. A chemistry education explores the theories, laws, applications, and potential of this science. Biochemistry encompasses the study of the form and function of the proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids found in living organisms. Traditionally, biochemistry has been an interdisciplinary field, drawing on techniques and expertise from physics, medicine, biology, and chemistry.
The department offers a major in chemistry, a major in biochemistry, and a minor in chemistry. The chemistry and biochemistry curricula are sufficiently flexible to allow students with career interests in areas such as the health professions, research, law, business, and education to design a suitable major program. Students interested in careers in chemistry or biochemistry will find chemistry electives that provide a background for work in graduate school, industry, or other positions requiring a strong foundation in chemistry. The department and its curriculum are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), and an ACS-certified major in chemistry is offered. More information on the department and the majors is available on the website (bates.edu/chemistry-biochemistry).
Our course catalog features more information on Chemistry and Biochemistry, its programs, courses, and requirements.
Full Catalog ListingAvailable Programs
Follow the links below to view the full course catalog descriptions, including requirements, for each of our programs.