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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 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students Majoring in Biology
- BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
- BIOL or CHEM 429 Literature Seminar
- CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
- CHEM 410 Biochemistry II
- CHEM 460 Biochemistry Laboratory
- BIOL 290 Microbiology or CHEM 300 Quantitative Analysis
Requirements for Students Majoring in Chemistry
- BIOL 308 Genetics
- BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
- BIOL or CHEM 429 Literature Seminar
- CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
- CHEM 410 Biochemistry II
- CHEM 460 Biochemistry Laboratory
Requirements for All Other Majors
- BIOL 308 Genetics
- BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
- BIOL or CHEM 429 Literature Seminar
- CHEM 409 Biochemistry I
- CHEM 410 Biochemistry II
- CHEM 460 Biochemistry Laboratory
Total Credit Hours Required: 16 credit hours, 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel