Academic Programs
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dr. Jonathan Monroe, Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-6649
E-mail: monroejd@jmu.edu
Dr. Gina MacDonald, Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-6852
E-mail: macdongx@jmu.edu
Web site: http://www.jmu.edu/biology/
The following are prerequisites for entry into the biochemistry and molecular biology minor program:
BIO 214. Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 131-132. General Chemistry I-II
Choose from the following:
CHEM 131L-132L. General Chemistry Laboratories
CHEM 135L-136L. Special General Chemistry Laboratories
CHEM 341-342. Organic Chemistry
Choose from the following:
CHEM 346L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 387L-388L. Integrated Laboratory
| Required Courses | Credit Hours |
| BIO 224. Genetics and Development | 4 |
| BIO 480. Advanced Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM/BIO 361. Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 362. Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 366L. Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4 |
| CHEM 331. Physical Chemistry including CHEM 336L. Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
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| CHEM 351. Analytical Chemistry | |
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