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Program Coordinator<\/h1>\n\n

Mr. James Dean Vogel, P.E. Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering, jvogel@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\nbiochemical minor form<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

The Biochemical Engineering minor introduces students to the fundamental chemistry and physics underlying biological processes. It focuses on the use of biological (natural or organic) materials, such as organisms, cells and certain molecules, to develop products and processes. This minor helps prepare engineering students as well as non-engineering students for industrial and research positions in the biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, biomedical, and food and beverage fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate students may declare a Minor in Biochemical Engineering by completing a minimum of 18 credit hours, at least half of which must be earned at The University of Rhode Island. Up to 6 credits can double count towards a major and students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in these courses. Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisite requirements for individual courses, as applicable. Students must complete the Application for the Minor in Biochemical Engineering form, have it signed by the Minor Coordinator, and sent to the College of Engineering Student Success Office<\/a> for formal declaration and inclusion in the student\u2019s file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Fundamental Science Courses (6 Credits)<\/strong>
CHM 112 General Chemistry Lecture II
BIO 110 Fundamentals of Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals Courses (6 Credits)<\/strong>
CHE 574 Biochemical Engineering I
CMB 311 Introductory Biochemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Courses (6 Credits)<\/strong>
CHE 466 Biomaterials
CHE 491\/2 Special Problems (3 credits maximum)*
CHE 548 Separations for Biotechnology
CHE 553 Bionanotechnology
CHM 441 The Chemistry of Biological Systems
CMB 210 Biochemical Aspects of Nutrition and Physiology
CMB 341 Principles of Cell Biology
CMB 421 Physical Biochemistry
CMB 426 Structural Biochemistry
CMB 482 Proteins and Enzymes
CVE 472 Biosystems in Environmental Engineering
PHY 430 Modern Biological Physics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Students who take CHE 491\/2 must complete a research project related to biochemical engineering under the guidance of a faculty member and get prior permission from the Biochemical Engineering Minor Coordinator.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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