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BIOTECHNOLOGY MINOR
(biochemical processes, genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, metabolic engineering, etc.)

To earn a minor in Biotechnology, a student must register for at least 15 credits of coursework distributed as follows:

REQUIRED COURSES:
BioS 371 Elements of Biochemistry I (3)
     (Prerequisite: one year of organic chemistry)
ChE 341 Biotechnology I (3)
     (Prerequisites: Chm 187, Math 22, Phy 11, and senior standing)
ChE 342 Biotechnology II (3)
     (Prerequisites: ChE 341 and senior standing)
ChE 346 Biochemical Engineering Laboratory  (3)
     OR, with the approval of program advisor:
BioS 377 Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
     (Prerequisite: BioS 371 previously or concurrently)

ELECTIVES:
BioS 372 Elements of Biochemistry II (3)     
     (Prerequisite: BioS 371)
     OR, one other BioS course approved by the program advisor.

More information contact: Jim Hsu: jth0@lehigh.edu