Minor in Biochemistry

About the Minor

This program provides a solid grounding in the principles and applications of biochemistry for students interested in exploring in more depth the chemistry of living organisms. Offered jointly by the Departments of Chemistry and Biology, the minor in Biochemistry consists of a set of regularly offered courses in the two departments. The program efficiently complements degree requirements for students majoring in the natural sciences, engineering and the health sciences. It is highly recommended to students interested in pursuing a career in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, material sciences, medicine, pharmaceutics or chemical biology. The minor must accompany another major program.

Admissions Requirements

Students are required to declare a major before declaring a minor. Students admitted directly into a specific major at the time of matriculation may declare a minor beginning in their second semester. All requirements for the minor must be completed either concurrently with or prior to the completion of the primary major requirements. This ensures that students fulfill the expectations of their primary field of study while completing any additional areas of academic specialization.

Minor Requirements

Program Requirements
General Chemistry Requirements
Select one course sequence:4.0-8.0
Option A:
Chemistry for Engineers
Option B:
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Option C:
Majors Chemistry I
Majors Chemistry II
Required courses
BIO 2241Cell and Molecular Biology4.0
BIO 3306Biochemistry Laboratory3.0
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry I4.0
CHEM 2412Organic Chemistry II4.0
Biochemistry requirement
Select one (1) of the following courses:3.0
Biochemistry: Metabolism
Chemistry of Biomolecules I
Elective courses
Select two (2) of the following courses:4.0-6.0
Pharmacology
Advanced Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Organic Chemistry II Lab
Chemistry of Biomolecules II
Chemistry Behind Drugs
Total Credits26.0-32.0

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences