Biochemistry Minor

CIP Code: 26.0202

Biochemistry applies the ideas and theories of chemistry to the complex realm of biological systems. The minor is designed for students who want a strong background in biochemistry to complement their major area of study. Students who are enrolled in pre-professional programs may also find a minor in biochemistry to be helpful to their professional preparation.

Required Chemistry (CHEM, BCHM, or BIOT) Courses

CHEM 313 - Organic Chemistry I Semester Hours: Three
CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
CHEM 310 - Organic Chemistry I Problem Solving Semester Hours: Zero
CHEM 323 - Organic Chemistry II Semester Hours: Three
CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
CHEM 320 - Organic Chemistry II Problem Solving Semester Hours: Zero
BCHM 443 - Biochemistry I Semester Hours: Three
BCHM 441 - Biochemistry I Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BCHM 453/553 - Biochemistry II Semester Hours: Three
OR
BIOT 313 - Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Semester Hours: Three

Total: 17 Hours

Students must take one elective from the following that has not been applied toward their major

BCHM 453/553 - Biochemistry II Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 343 - Genetics Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 341 - Genetics Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 373+371 - Microbiology Semester Hours: Four
BIOL 383 - Instructional Methods and Problems Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 423 - Cell Biology Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 443/543 - Advanced Human Physiology Semester Hours: Three
BIOT 313 - Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Semester Hours: Three
CHEM 343 - Analytical Chemistry Lecture Semester Hours: Three
CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
CHEM 472 - Molecular Modeling Semester Hours: Two
CHEM 462 - Molecular Modeling Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
CHEM 373 - Instructional Methods and Problems Semester Hours: Three

Note

CHEM 143 +142+140, MATH 264 , and PHYS 223 +PHYS 221 , or their equivalents, are prerequisites for some of the above courses; check the individual course description for details.

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Biochemistry Minor

Required Chemistry (CHEM, BCHM, or BIOT) Courses

Total: 17 Hours

Students must take one elective from the following that has not been applied toward their major

Note

Total: 20-21 Hours