Welcome to the Biomolecular Sciences Department!

Introduction

The Biomolecular Sciences Department offers instruction in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and physiology that is strongly integrated with the theory and practice of molecular biological research. The Department offers B.S. degrees in Biomolecular Sciences, and participates in an additional interdisciplinary program leading to a B.S. degree in Biochemistry. In addition, the Department offers a Minor in Biomolecular Science, appropriate for students with majors other than biomolecular science. There are also two graduate programs, the M.A. in Biomolecular Sciences and the Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Cell and Molecular Biology. Members of the Department are also active in the Pre-Health Advisory Committee, which offers the Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-health Studies.

Student-centered research is a feature of all undergraduate programs in Biomolecular Sciences. Located in Copernicus Hall, the Biomolecular Sciences Department includes a wide range of modern research equipment in laboratories designed both for class instruction and for independent student research. Special facilities include a protein purification and analysis facility, a cell culture facility, a molecular genetics research laboratory, a laboratory animal care suite, a microbiology lab (certified by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health), and a computer laboratory. Student-centered biomolecular research activity is also promoted, fostered, and supported by the Biotechnology Institute at CCSU, an interdisciplinary organization (housed in the Biomolecular Sciences Department) that is dedicated to developing college graduates with excellent research skills. The Biomolecular Sciences Department is strongly committed to student advising, and routinely promotes and participates in academic and extracurricular activities aimed at facilitating student learning and success.

How to Find Us

The Department office is Rm 204 in Copernicus Hall. That's where you'll find the Department Secretary, Maureen Renock (renock@ccsu.edu). She answers the phone at 832-3560 and the fax at 832-3562. It's also the home of Dr Jim Mulrooney, the (new) Chair of Biomolecular Sciences. The BMS faculty offices and labs are all on the third floor of Copernicus Hall (see the "Faculty" link below).

How to Find Out More About Us

The links below will let you learn more about the programs and courses, the faculty, and other features of the BMS department. Check out the Recent Department News as well (updated October 13, 2011).

Links to Pages on the BMS Websites
The BMS Curriculum Crystal Ball! All is revealed... Coming Soon - Summer 2012 Courses to be offered	Undergraduate Programs: BS in Biomolecular Sciences: General Specialization Download and print your own PDF version of the famous "BMS Orange" Program Sheet: Program Sheet, Effective Spring 2005 Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006 (new math sequence, new BMS courses; applies to new BMS students beginning the major in Fall 2006) Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2008 (new BMS courses; applies to new BMS students beginning the major in Fall 2008) BS in Biomolecular Sciences: Biotechnology Specialization Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006 IDP BS in Biochemistry (with the Chemistry Dept) Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006 Minor in Biomolecular Sciences Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006
BMS Courses (links directly to CCSU Banner online Catalog) BMS Courses Offered in Spring 2012 (links directly to CCSU Banner schedule pages) BMS Courses Offered in Winter 2012 (links directly to CCSU Banner schedule pages)
Faculty in the Department Contact information, courses taught, research programs	Graduate Programs: MA in Biomolecular Sciences: Cell and Molecular Biology Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006 OCP 501 Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Cell and Molecular Biology Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006 OCP 500 Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Health Studies (directed by the CCSU Pre-Health Advisory Committee; this link takes you to their webpage) Program Sheet, Effective Fall 2006 BMS Masters Thesis Guidelines
The BMS Student Portfolio  An introduction to the Portfolio required of all students in BMS
Research Meetings (the Friday Seminar Series) for Fall 2011 (courses BMS 190, 290; also BMS faculty and students) NEW START TIME: 2:40 pm
BMS Student Tutors, Fall 2011 Tutors are available in the SET Student Services Center (Rm 241) for help and advice. This link takes you to their schedule and contact information.	Career Information More school? Can I get in? Immediate employment? Can I get a job with my degree? What job? What to do???
Student Centered Research in Biomolecular Sciences	The Official School of Technology Biomolecular Sciences Homepage

• The Wonderful, Wonderful Library...
  ...has done it again! Here's a note from Sue Slaga about their latest student-useful facility:
  "The Burritt Library has just acquired a Book Scan Station touch screen scanner for use on the 1st floor. This scanner uses touch screen technology to scan books, photos, journals, etc. right to your USB drive. You can also email the files to yourself. You can scan files into searchable pdf, jpeg, tiff, word, or excel documents, and save paper and money while you're doing it! The scanner is very simple to use, and has screen by screen directions to follow." (Posted October 13, 2011)
• The UConn Health Center Wants You!
  So what ARE your plans once you get your degree from Central? If you're considering graduate school, the UConn Health Center Graduate School is having an open house on Friday, October 21. UCHC in Farmington will introduce you to its extensive graduate programs, let you talk with current grad students, give you a tour, and feed you snacks. They will also waive their grad school application fee for anyone who attends. This flyer will tell you the details.
  (Posted October 12, 2011)
• BMS Tutors for Fall 2011 Are Yours for the Asking
  The fall tutor schedule is posted, with drop-in-and-ask times available from Monday through Friday. This semester's crew is Samantha, Sam, Jay, Antoinette, and Allie.
  (Posted October 6, 2011)
• News Archives

Revised October 13, 2011