Biomolecular Engineering

minor

This minor is for engineering and science students who desire knowledge of diverse biomedical and biotechnological applications encompassing biomolecular function, interactions and transport.

About this Program

Department Information

The Department of Chemical Engineering  has over 100 years of history and tradition in excellence in chemical engineering education. The department’s faculty possess a broad range of expertise spanning such fields as biomolecular engineering, advanced materials and devices, sustainability, and energy, among other areas. The undergraduate chemical engineering program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on laboratory experience to prepare students for successful careers in various industries.
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P.O. Box 116005
Gainesville, FL 32611-6005
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Curriculum

Prerequisites

To apply for the minor, students must have completed these eight engineering preprofessional courses with a 2.5 GPA and no course grade lower than C.

CHM 2045General Chemistry 13
CHM 2046General Chemistry 23
MAC 2311Analytic Geometry and Calculus 14
MAC 2312Analytic Geometry and Calculus 24
MAC 2313Analytic Geometry and Calculus 34
MAP 2302Elementary Differential Equations3
PHY 2048Physics with Calculus 13
PHY 2049Physics with Calculus 23

Required Courses

Select one:3-4
Introduction to Biomolecular Engineering
Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2
ECH 3023Material and Energy Balances 14
ECH 4742Bioprocess Engineering and Bioseparations3
Select two:5-6
Applications in Biological Engineering
Fundamentals and Applications of Biosensors
Quantification of Biological Processes
Advanced Agricultural Process Engineering
Applications and Technologies of Synthetic Biology
Biomolecular Cell Mechanics
Dynamics of Cellular Processes
Biomaterials for Drug Delivery
Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
Cell and Tissue Engineering
Pharmaceutical Bioengineering
Special Problems in Chemical Engineering 2
Modeling and Control of Biomolecular Machines
Engineering Directed Independent Research 3
Total Credits15-17
1

Students majoring in Biomedical Engineering may substitute BME 3060 (3 credits) for ECH 3023 (4 credits).

2

Special topics courses must focus on biomolecular engineering topics.

3

Research problems related to biomolecular engineering.