The Minor

The department offers an undergraduate minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology geared toward majors in the physical and life sciences. It requires succesful completion of the following courses:
BIOLOGY 151 Introductory Biology I
BIOCHEM 275 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOCHEM 523 General Biochemistry
BIOCHEM 524 General Biochemistry
One course chosen from BIOLOGY 283 General Genetics or BIOCHEM 421 Biochemistry Laboratory or BIOTECH 385 Introductory Biotechnology Laboratory.

BIOLOGY 151 is a prerequisite for BIOCHEM 275, which in turn is a prerequisite for the upper-level BIOCHEM courses. Grade requirements are as described for the Biochemistry major. Students are responsible for satisfying eligibility and course prerequisites.  Students intending to complete a minor should meet with the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Departmental Chief Undergraduate Adviser.

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