Biochemistry Minor

Program Overview

The Biochemistry Minor at [Institution Name] provides students with a foundation in general, organic, analytical, and biochemistry. Students can choose from two options for organic and biochemistry coursework, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. The minor is not available to students pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

Program Outline

Outline:

Biochemistry Minor

Minor Requirements: 23-24 hours

Students pursuing a degree in Chemistry [BS] or Biochemistry [BS] are not eligible to pursue this minor.

General Chemistry: 8 hours

• CHEM 121 General Chemistry I [GEKN] 3 hrs
• CHEM 122 General Chemistry I Laboratory [GEKN] 1 hr
• CHEM 123 General Chemistry II 3 hrs
• CHEM 124 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr

Organic and Analytical Chemistry: 9 hours

Option I: 9 hours

• CHEM 270 Survey of Organic Chemistry 4 hrs
• CHEM 271 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr
• CHEM 283 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 3 hrs
• CHEM 284 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 hr

Option II: 9 hours

• Students who desire a stronger organic chemistry background should choose the following sequence:
• CHEM 371 Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs
• CHEM 372 Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs
• CHEM 373 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 3 hrs

Biochemistry: 6-7 hours

Option I: 6 hours

• CHEM 451 Biochemistry I 3 hrs
• CHEM 452 Biochemistry II 3 hrs

Option II: 7 hours

• CHEM 351 Foundations of Biochemistry 4 hrs
• One course from the following:
• CHEM 453W Biochemistry Laboratory [GEWI] 3 hrs
• CHEM 454 Protein Structure and Function 3 hrs
• CHEM 455 Neurochemistry 3 hrs