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Biochemistry Minor

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Department of Biological Sciences

The courses required for the minor in biochemistry constitute a comprehensive introduction to the properties of biologically important molecules, mechanisms, and the processes and provide the student with extensive information as well as practical laboratory experience. Major topics include the chemistry and purification of proteins, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, intermediary metabolism and regulation, bioenergetics, membrane structure and function, mechanisms and regulation of protein, DNA, RNA and polysaccharide synthesis and current techniques in gene cloning and protein engineering.

Minors In Biological Sciences:
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Bioprocess Engineering
Ecology
Microbiology
Plant Biotechnology
Plant Sciences
Remote Sensing

Minors of interest to
Biological Sciences students:
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Psychology
State of Michigan
Secondary Teacher Certification


Total Credits Required: 17

Required Courses - 12 credits
Course # Course Description
Credits
BL 2100 Principles of Biochemistry
3
BL 4010 Biochemistry I
3
BL 4020 Biochemistry II
3
BL 4030 Molecular Biology
3

Elective Courses Choose two of the following:
Course # Course Description
Credits
BL 4040 Environmental Biochemistry 3
BL 4820 Biochemical Lab Techniques I 2
BL 4840 Molecular Biology Techniques 3

 

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