Biochemistry Minor

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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 Courses

Required Chemistry Courses (BCHM, CHEM, or BIOT)

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

Total: 17 Hours

Elective Courses

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 341 - Genetics Laboratory Semester Hours: One
AND
BIOL 343 - Genetics Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 371 - Microbiology Laboratory Semester Hours: One
AND
BIOL 373 - Microbiology Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 382-384 - Instructional Methods and Problems in Biology Semester Hours: Two to Four (Students must take at least the three (3) credit hour option of this course)
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 332 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
AND
CHEM 343 - Analytical Chemistry Lecture Semester Hours: Three
CHEM 372-374 - Instructional Methods and Problems in Chemistry Semester Hours: Two to Four (Students must take at least the three (3) credit hour option of this course)
CHEM 462 - Molecular Modeling Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
AND
CHEM 472 - Molecular Modeling Semester Hours: Two

Total: 3-4 Hours

Total: 20-21 Hours

Note(s)

At least three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University.
A grade of D is not acceptable in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a minor.
If a substitution has been made, attach a copy of the signed approval and indicate the course number and title following the catalog requirement. Please include the date of the substitution.

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