Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering 43 courses 3 total credits
This minor provides specific training for McCormick students interested in industries that create and manufacture bio-based fuels and industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, and agents for gene and cell therapies or for those desiring in-depth preparation for future graduate study in biotechnology research.
| 3 electives providing opportunity for greater depth in both fundamental biology and engineering applications: | credits |
| 1 course from Core Electives | credits |
| 2 courses from Extended Electives | credits |
| Independent Study 399 in approved laboratory | credits |
Requirements
6 courses in biological science and biochemical engineering:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL_SCI 201-0 | Molecular Biology | 1 |
| BIOL_SCI 202-0 | Cell Biology | 1 |
| BIOL_SCI 203-0 | Genetics and Evolution | 1 |
| BIOL_SCI 301-0 | Principles of Biochemistry | 1 |
| CHEM_ENG 375-0 | Biochemical Engineering | 1 |
| CHEM_ENG 377-0 | Bioseparations | 1 |
| Total Requirements | 10 credits | |
Requirements
The complete series of 0.34-unit laboratories or one unit of 399 independent study in an approved laboratory 3
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL_SCI 232-0 | Molecular and Cellular Processes Laboratory | 0.34 |
| BIOL_SCI 233-0 | Genetics and Molecular Processes Laboratory | 0.34 |
| BIOL_SCI 234-0 | Investigative Laboratory | 0.34 |
Core Electives
Extended Electives
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