The Biochemistry Minor is recommended for students planning to go directly into professional fields of biochemistry, for students planning to attend graduate school in biochemistry, molecular biology or pharmacology, and for students planning to enter professional schools.

Required Courses
BIOL 310	FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS	5
CHEM 480	BIOCHEMISTRY	5
CHEM 481	INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM	5
CHEM 482	INTEGRATED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS	3
CHEM 483	BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1	2
CHEM 484	BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2	2
Total Credits		22

Students who earn a Biochemistry Minor from EWU should be able to:

• demonstrate understanding of core concepts in chemistry;
• use modern instrumentation and techniques to analyze chemicals;
• demonstrate effective communication skills as related to the field of biochemistry;
• demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in handling chemicals;
• demonstrate skills in biochemistry problem solving in preparation for graduate studies or professional employment.