Biomolecular Engineering, Minor
Program Overview
Biomolecular engineering seeks to convert molecular-level knowledge of biological phenomena into potentially useful biochemical and chemical products and processes that are derived from living cells or their components. Biomolecular engineering expertise includes cell biology, biochemistry, cell engineering and biotechnology, and bioprocess engineering. Both industry and academia have high demand for graduates with biomolecular engineering expertise. Areas of application include drug research and development, biosensors, and biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications.
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Program Requirements
Biomolecular engineering focuses on the molecular length scale and seeks to convert molecular-level knowledge of biological phenomena into useful biochemical and chemical products and processes that are derived from living cells or their components. Areas of application include: drug research and development, biosensors, and regenerative medicine applications. Students take five courses to complete the minor:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| ECHE 340 | Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
| ECHE 355 | Quantitative Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Bioengineering | 3 |
| ECHE 386 | Protein Engineering | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Genes, Evolution and Ecology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry: From Molecules To Medical Science | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Systems a | ||
| Thermodynamics of Chemical Systems a | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
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Students majoring in chemical engineering may not count this course toward the biomolecular enginerring minor.