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 two 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 and fourth floors 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 28, 2008).

Links to Pages on the BMS Websites
The BMS Curriculum Crystal Ball! All is revealed... Coming soon (pending final approval): BMS 492/592, Mentorship in BMS. More info will be posted here soon.	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 Winter 2009 (links directly to CCSU Banner schedule pages) BMS Courses Offered in Spring 2009 (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 2008 (courses BMS 190, 290; also BMS faculty and students)
BMS Student Tutors The list for Fall 2008 is posted. Contact tutors at the e-mail addresses listed.	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

• Even More BMS Tutors Available
  Now we've arranged some sit-and-wait-for-you tutors, experienced BMS students who staff a table in the Learning Center (Copernicus Rm 241). They're available at various convenient hours from Monday to Thursday, by appointment or drop in. So drop in and take advantage of Anthony, Dave, Katelynn, Adrian, Brandon, Damek, Nick, or Maggie.
  (Posted October 28, 2008)
• BMS Tutors Available
  Barry Hoopengardner has released the list of student volunteer tutors who can help you with any BMS courses that are giving you fits. What's that--you don't need a tutor because it all makes sense to you? Then you should be a tutor! Contact Barry and add your name to the tutor list.
  (Posted September 19, 2008)
• BMS Courses to be Offered in Winter and Spring 2009
  Check the "BMS Crystal Ball" in the links above for the list of courses coming in the near future. Spring 2009 offerings include Comparative Animal Physiology (BMS 322) and Experimental Microbiology (BMS 416), courses which only come around every other year.
  (Posted September 19, 2008)
• More Tutoring Avaliable Through the Learning Center
  The CCSU Learning Center has arranged access to an online tutoring site that provides help in various areas, including sciences (chem, bio, etc). The site even boasts "Live Tutoring via eChat". Go through the Learning Center website ( http://www.ccsu.edu/learnctr/) and hit the link for the eTutoring site. If you do make use of this resource, please let us (BMS faculty) know whether your experience was good, bad, or indifferent.
  (Posted September 5, 2008)
• Find Out About Graduate Programs at the UConn Health Center
  The UConn Health Center in Farmington is having an open house, described on this flyer, on Friday, Oct 17 from 2-5 pm. The fine print at the bottom has the bait: "A complimentary Application Fee Waiver will be extended to all those who attend & submit a completed PhD program application."
  (Posted September 3, 2008)
• Interested in Being a Tutor for Biomolecular Sciences This Fall?
  Please contact Dr. Barry Hoopengardner (hoopengardnbam@ccsu.edu) and indicate what classes you would like to tutor. There are no designated tutoring times; students seeking tutors will contact you directly. Please give Barry an e-mail address where students may contact you.
  (Posted August 29, 2008)
• The Spring 2008 Dean's List is Online
  ...and a big BMS Booyah to all those with sparkly grades last Spring. Congratulations to Brandon, Zanna, Jonatha, Rachel, Colin, Clint, Amit, Katelynn, Rod, Margarita, Matthew, Ryan, Ryan, Dave, Meagan, Jim, Chris, Tatiana, Dana, Aly, Damek, Maggie, and whoever else was inadvertently left off the list.
  (Posted June 23, 2008)
• It Is Easy Being Green!
  The CCSU Committee on Environmental Sustainability has begun a pilot recycling program campus-wide. You've probably seen all the new barrels in Copernicus for containers (bottles & cans) and paper. This flyer explains this new program.
  (Posted December 7, 2007)
• Dagnab It! Where Did I Put That New Undergrad Catalog...?
  No sweat--just use this online version of the 2007-2009 Undergrad Catalog. It's got all the same text as the paper version, including the description of the Gen Ed Program and the lists of Gen Ed courses.
  (Posted November 12, 2007)
• News Archives

Revised October 28, 2008