Biochemistry Minor

A student may complete a minor in biochemistry by finishing the following course work with grades of “C” or better. (A student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry may not obtain a minor in biochemistry.)

General Chemistry (10 credit hours)

CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

Organic Chemistry (10 credit hours)

CHEM 3101 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3102 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 3111 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3112 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

Biochemistry (9 credit hours)

Select three courses:

CHEM 4211 - Biochemistry (If not taking CHEM 4221/4231)
CHEM 4221 - Biochemistry I (If not taking CHEM 4211)
CHEM 4222 - Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 4231 - Biochemistry II (If not taking CHEM 4211)
CHEM 4232 - Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry
CHEM 4241 - Biochemistry of the Gene
CHEM 4251 - Biochemistry of Membranes: Structure and Function
CHEM 4261 - Advanced Biochemistry
CHEM 4502 - Bioanalytical Techniques
CHEM 4701 - Biophysical Chemistry
CHEM 4711 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHEM 4721 - Biochemistry of Drugs
CHEM 4731 - Bioinformatics
CHEM 4741 - Biophysical Chemistry Applications
CHEM 4751 - Biochemistry of Human Health and Development

Note:

Students pursuing a BS in Biology must select courses that are not part of their degree program requirements in order to complete a biochemistry minor. Students should familiarize themselves with the prerequisite requirements for these courses.