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 2241 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| BIO 3306 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 3.0 |
| CHEM 2410 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 2412 | Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| 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 Credits | 26.0-32.0 | |
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences
