Required courses
Our minor in Biochemistry includes an introduction to fundamental topics in the field as well as additional courses in biomedical topics such as cancer biology, infectious diseases, metabolism, and drug discovery. These biochemical studies help prepare students for a variety of careers in which biomedical knowledge is crucial, such as: finance, consulting, media, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, health care, intellectual property, and education.
The Biochemistry minor requirements were updated in the 2023-24 General Bulletin. Students following the General Bulletin from 2023-24 or later must complete the following five courses for a total of 15 credit hours. (The previous minor requirements can be found in the 2021-22 General Bulletin.)
Biochemistry minor: 15 credits
| Course | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC 101 | Frontiers in Biochemistry | 1 |
| BIOC 307 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOC 308 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| 2 BIOC core courses |
2 of the following 3 courses BIOC 312 Proteins and Enzymes BIOC 334 Structural and Computational Biology BIOC 350 Molecular Basis of Cancer |
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