Licenciatura
Estudia Bioquímica
Conviértete en especialista en química • Aprende técnicas de laboratorio • Impacta tu comunidad
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
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Como estudiante de bioquímica en JBU, recibirás mentoría constante de profesores y tendrás acceso a laboratorios de última generación y tecnología de realidad virtual para realizar y publicar tus investigaciones. Obtendrás formación práctica en laboratorio, manejo de instrumentos y seguridad, lo que te preparará para el mundo laboral o para continuar en una escuela profesional o de medicina.
Aplica ahoraDurante tu formación, aprenderás a usar y obtendrás certificación en equipo de laboratorio de nivel profesional.
Desde el primer semestre, los estudiantes de bioquímica reciben acompañamiento y orientación directa de sus profesores.
Con la guía de profesores, diseñarás y llevarás a cabo experimentos, y escribirás una tesis basada en tu investigación de licenciatura. Algunas personas egresadas han logrado publicar sus trabajos en revistas científicas reconocidas.
En JBU, se adquiere una comprensión profunda de los niveles fundamentales de la química y se explora cómo se aplican estos principios en el ámbito de la biología.
Quienes están interesados en química pueden elegir entre distintas opciones de licenciatura según sus metas:
Licenciatura en Bioquímica (B.S.) – Ideal para quienes buscan una carrera en el área de la salud o se preparan para estudios de posgrado.
Licenciatura en Química (B.A.) – Recomendada para quienes desean integrarse directamente al mundo laboral tras completar la carrera.
Licenciatura en Química (B.S.) – Excelente opción para quienes buscan una carrera profesional en campos como farmacia o desean continuar con estudios avanzados.
Desde el primer semestre, se recibe capacitación en seguridad, manejo de sustancias químicas y residuos peligrosos, todo en un entorno práctico y colaborativo.
Colabora en proyectos con el profesorado o lleva a cabo investigaciones propias para publicar resultados en revistas científicas nacionales.
Muchas personas graduadas continúan su formación en áreas especializadas a través de programas de maestría o doctorado.
Introducción al estudio de los sistemas vivos, desde las moléculas de la vida hasta la organización celular. Se cubren temas como diseño experimental, estructura celular, procesamiento de energía, bioquímica, genética, biología molecular y la integración de la ciencia con la fe cristiana.
Estudio de principios y propiedades químicas fundamentales, incluyendo estructura atómica y molecular, enlaces, ecuaciones químicas y cambios de la materia.
Exploración de los principios básicos del cálculo diferencial e integral, con énfasis en aplicaciones científicas y de ingeniería.
Estudio de dinámica newtoniana y leyes de conservación. Dirigido principalmente a estudiantes de bioquímica, química, matemáticas e ingeniería.
Dr. Qian (Angie) Wang came to John Brown University in 2017 as Assistant Professor of Biology. She teaches courses in Cell Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology.
Dr. Wang works with undergraduate students on her ongoing research in neural mechanisms underlying mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Working in her newly built and furnished lab, she currently uses rodent forced swimming test combining with fluorescent microscopy to measure the activities of interneurons during depression-like behavior and under the influence of antidepressants. The lab team is inspecting several brain regions involved in depression and anxiety.
The research students participate in presenting review mini-lectures, published papers and their own lab results. They are exposed to basic techniques in neuroscience such as animal behavior, brain slicing and fluorescent microscopy. Research students are also involved in experimental design and other brain-storming activities.
Dr. Wang uses her spare time to continue her studies in Theology and to play musical instruments. She also enjoys listening to classical music, reading, traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Tim Wakefield joined the faculty of John Brown University in 2000. Dr. Wakefield's courses include Biological Sciences, Honors Biology, Animal Biology, Marine Biology, Human Anatomy, Animal Physiology, Global Environmental Stewardship, and Faith and Science.
Dr. Wakefield's passion is marine biology. His marine biology class allows students to interact with marine life close-up during Spring Break lab trips to the Florida Keys. Dr. Wakefield also enjoys teaching classes focused on Marine Biology for the Au Sable Institute during the summer.
Before coming to JBU, while completing his Master's degree, Dr. Wakefield trained Atlantic Bottle Nosed Dolphins at World's of Fun in Kansas City Missouri. His experience in animal training also led to a job in professional dog training for four years.
Department Chair, Biology; Professor of Biology
Dr. Susan Newton served as faculty at John Brown University from 1991 to 1994 and returned to teaching in 2005. Dr. Newton's courses include Organic Chemistry class, Earth Science, Physical Science, Inorganic Chemistry and Biochemistry classes.
Dr. Newton was drawn to the study of Chemistry because of the incredible evidence of design. As she continues learning in the field she more deeply affirms that what exists in nature did not come about by random coincidence.
The classroom is not just a place of work for Dr. Newton, but a place to fulfill a calling in her life. She appreciates that other professors in the division also see their position as something more than just a job.
To make learning chemistry fun, Dr. Newton incorporates practicality and competition to keep her students attention. She applies the principals of chemistry to things they will see in daily life, and creates competition through drills that require students to recall information taught in class.
Department Chair, Chemistry and Physics; Professor of Chemistry
Prepárate para una carrera exitosa y una vida con propósito.
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