Biochemistry
God is the author of the spiritual and the material worlds. By studying biochemistry at AMU, you’ll wonder at the beauty of His handiwork as you collaborate with peers and professors to develop strong independent thinkin…

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Overview
DISCOVER THE HARMONY OF FAITH AND SCIENCE
God is the author of the spiritual and the material worlds. By studying biochemistry at AMU, you’ll wonder at the beauty of His handiwork as you collaborate with peers and professors to develop strong independent thinking and complex problem-solving skills. You’ll also acquire the necessary technical expertise to thrive in the chemical and biochemical sciences.

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Skills You will Gain
1. Critical thinking and research skills. Familiarize yourself with the best biochemical resources and learn how to critically analyze and evaluate data. Students will conduct leading edge research in field ranging from materials chemistry, pharmacology of drug actives, computation chemistry and structural biochemistry.
2. Proficiency using scientific instruments. AMU’s biochemistry program includes a lab component so that you can become familiar with the many types of instruments and experiments used in the field.
3. Deeper insight into God’s nature and wisdom. All created things, even the tiniest, reflect God’s truth, goodness and beauty. In our biochemistry program, you’ll become intimately familiar with a segment of God’s creation experienced by few others. You’ll marvel at the intricacies of His handiwork on the microscopic level.
Dive Deeper
Inside the Biochemistry Program

Tony Barbosa, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics; Associate Professor of Chemistry
Email: tony.barbosa@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1584
Office: Henkels 3050

Rodney Burton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Email: rodney.burton@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7963
Office: Henkels 3027

Ronald Freeze, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice in Chemistry
Email: ronald.freeze@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7027
Office: Henkels 3037

Stephen Thong, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Email: stephen.thong@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7940
Office: Henkels 3048
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