Biochemistry Minor

A minor in Biochemistry may greatly enhance the career options of biology majors and pre-professional health-oriented students.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Develop a rigorous understanding of fundamental chemical concepts and techniques
Gain practical experience with a wide variety of chemistry instruments and knowledge to interpret obtained data
Develop an ability to communicate ideas in chemistry to general audiences and specialists
Understand a broad range of chemical principles and knowledge in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry
Gain chemical knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve theoretical and practical problems in chemistry
Demonstrate laboratory skills appropriate to the study of chemistry:
- Acquire, interpret and analyze data using manual and instrumental methods
- Carry out basic synthetic reactions
- Maintain a laboratory notebook
- Work confidently and safely in a laboratory
Organize and present scientific information in written and oral form assisted by the use of computer technology such as word processing, spreadsheets, chemical structure drawing programs, chemical information retrieval services
Understand the importance of chemistry in an industrial, economic, environmental and social context
Develop the ability to succeed in pursuing further studies or employment in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving chemistry