Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer a joint minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneficial to students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry and other health science fields as well as those who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active learning exercises, use of scientific literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based laboratories and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s major.
The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131 and 140/14 1; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students Majoring in Biology
BIOL 290 Microbiology or CHEM 300 Quantitative Analysis
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 429 or CHEM 429 Literature Seminar
CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
CHEM 410 Biochemistry II
CHEM 460 Biochemistry II Laboratory
Requirements for Students Majoring in B.A. Chemistry
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 429 or CHEM 429 Literature Seminar
CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
CHEM 410 Biochemistry II
CHEM 460 Biochemistry II Laboratory
Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 429 or CHEM 429 Literature Seminar CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
CHEM 410 Biochemistry II
CHEM 460 Biochemistry II Laboratory