Premedical Studies Minor
Are you passionate about a career in medicine or healthcare? The Premedical Studies minor contains the required courses needed for your medical school application that may not be included in your major. This minor offers a solid foundation in essential sciences tailored to strengthen your medical school application and enhance your readiness for advanced studies. It’s an excellent choice for those committed to pursuing a career in medicine or other health-related professions, providing both academic depth and practical experience.
The following classes comprise the Premedical Studies minor.
Course Requirements
CHEM 2315 – General Chemistry
The topics covered include atomic structure, states of matter, the periodic table, chemical bonds, molecular geometry, the mole concept, and an overview of chemical reactions.
CHEM 2125 – General Chemistry Lab
This is the laboratory portion of CHEM 2315.
CHEM 2316 – General Chemistry II
Building on CHEM 2315, this course delves deeper into chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and reaction kinetics.
CHEM 2116 – General Chemistry II Lab
This is the laboratory portion of CHEM 2316.
CHEM 3313 – Organic Chemistry I
This introductory lecture course in organic chemistry surveys the structure, reactivity, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds.
CHEM 3131 – Organic Chemistry Lab
The course covers basic organic lab skills, introductory synthesis methods, and fundamental spectroscopic techniques for identifying organic compounds.
CHEM 3333 – Organic Chemistry II
This advanced lecture course in organic chemistry builds upon CHEM 3313, further exploring the structure, reactivity, reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds.
CHEM 3132 – Organic Chemistry II Lab
Building on CHEM 3131, this course provides advanced training in organic lab techniques, synthesis methods, and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.
CHEM 4373 – Biochemistry
This course explores key biochemical principles, focusing on the physical and chemical properties of the three major components of living organisms: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
BIOL 2354 – General Biology I
This foundational biology lecture course covers cell biology, biodiversity, plant science, and ecology.
BIOL 2154 – General Biology I Lab
This is a laboratory course designed to accompany BIOL 2354.
BIOL 2355 – General Biology II
The course explores animal anatomy and physiology, covering tissues, organ systems, life processes, biodiversity, and evolutionary theory.
BIOL 2155 – General Biology II Lab
This is a laboratory course designed to accompany BIOL 2355.
BIOL 3301 – Cellular and Molecular Biology
The curriculum covers cellular biology fundamentals, including biochemistry, cell organization, metabolic processes, and the central dogma of molecular biology.
BIOL 3101 – Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab
This hands-on laboratory course aligns with the lecture series, offering practical experience in molecular and cellular biology. Students undertake an independent research project encompassing various techniques such as DNA extraction, cell culture methods, immunological assays, and computational biology.
BIOL 3444 – Genetics
Exploring the foundations of heredity, this course covers classical and modern genetics, including Mendelian principles, population-level inheritance patterns, and DNA-based genetics. The curriculum incorporates a laboratory component worth one semester hour.
8 Hours of Physics – PHYS 1416 and PHYS 1417 OR PHYS 2413 and PHYS 2423