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The Physical Sciences Department offers a major in Biochemistry that prepares students for careers in the biomedical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, agricultural research and chemical industries, as well as university-affiliated research laboratories, hospital laboratories and government-sponsored research facilities. Minors in Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science are especially useful to future science teachers. The new Astronomy Outreach and Presentation minor prepares students to work in a public or school planetarium. The department also supports other academic programs with courses in astronomy, chemistry, physics and general science.
Department Chair &
Coordinator of Biochemistry Major
John Toedt
Science Building Rm. 456
(860) 465-0182
(860) 465-4335
toedtj@easternct.edu
Secretary
Zosia Carlquist
Science Building Rm. 268/451
(860) 465-4317
(860) 465-4335
carlquistz@easternct.edu
Assistant Chair
Darrell Koza
Science Building Rm. 457
(860) 465-5346
(860) 465-4335
kozad@easternct.edu
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In the News

Pazameta eclipse

Astronomer explains 'awesome cosmic alignments'

April 12, 2024

Few astronomical phenomena are visible to the human eye, so when the two brightest objects in our sky align to produce an eclipse (and the weather cooperates), the performance amazes viewers today as it has since the beginning of time.

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Students present in Wisconsin at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

April 27, 2023

Eastern Connecticut State University sent eight students to the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire on April 13 to present their research findings at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), an annual conference that features the nation’s most impressive examples of undergraduate research.

Programs of Study

  • Biochemistry majors at Eastern develop a broad range of basic scientific knowledge, outstanding laboratory skills, superior quantitative analysis skills, and the ability to express scientific information in verbal and written forms.  Faculty from the Physical Sciences and Biology departments teach this interdisciplinary major, including core requirements and electives. A variety of internship and undergraduate research opportunities provide hands-on learning opportunities and inform classroom learning. A minor in Biochemistry is also available to students in other majors.

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  • The Chemistry minor gives students a concentrated program of study through courses in organic chemistry, physical biochemistry, chemical instrumentation and chemical analysis.

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  • The Physical Science minor is designed to give students a foundation in the physical sciences and to enhance their career opportunities in an increasingly technical world.

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  • The Physics minor is offered for students wishing to pursue physics beyond the introductory level and gain experience with the uses of applied mathematics in physics.

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