Biochemistry
Why study Biochemistry at Coastal Georgia?
At Coastal, you will work alongside professors to design and implement experiments in your upper-level chemistry courses. Throughout the program, you will have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation that many students are only exposed to at the graduate level. You will also have access to multiple internship opportunities in the community, including the chemical industry and pharmacy. The best part of studying at Coastal, however, are the strong relationships you will form with your faculty.
What will I learn?
In the Biochemistry concentration, you will not only learn a strong foundation of biology, but you will also be able to apply chemical principles to all that you learn in your biology courses. You will gain a marketable skill in instrumentation that will give you an edge, whether you wish to go to graduate school, or obtain a position in industry, a crime lab, or a medical lab. Your training in proper sterile technique and sampling procedures will also be reinforced throughout your biology and biochemistry courses.
What can I do when I graduate?
Students who have graduated from the Biochemistry concentration are qualified to work for companies like Pinova, Georgia Pacific, and other chemical industries. Students will be prepared to work in medical, criminology, or quality control labs. Some go on to Masters and Ph.D. programs in fields such as microbiology, genetics, and chemistry.
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Dr. Ernest Pascoe
Associate Professor of ChemistryEducation
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Clark Atlanta University (CAU)
Bachelor of Science, Double Major, Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of the West Indies (UWI)Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Teaching Interests: Organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, general chemistry, and organic laboratory skills (analytic techniques in chemistry, separation techniques in chemistry, and chemical syntheses).Research Interests: Studying the usefulness of High-Impact Educational practices (HIPs) in education, examining some of the fundamental concepts that are important in learning organic chemistry, and mentoring student undergraduate research.