Bioprocess Engineering
The bioprocess engineering minor, is designed so you can learn the intricacies of microbiology, plant science, organic and biological chemistry, and biochemical engineering. You can apply your bioprocess engineering to a career in environmental, agricultural, or biochemical engineering.
The Minor in bioprocess engineering is open to College of Engineering undergraduate students enrolled in Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering. Students may use no more than six hours of courses used for degree credit in their discipline in meeting the requirements for the Minor in Bioprocess Engineering.
Core Courses
A total of 15 credit hours MUST be selected from this list:
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| BIOL 111 | Fundamentals of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 261 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| CHEE 416 (G) | Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
| CHEM 317 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| ENVS 150 | Plant Science | 3 |
Elective Courses
A total of ONE class must be selected from this list:
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| BIOL 304 | Plants and Human Affairs | 3 |
| CHEM 221 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 417 (G) | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CIVE 322 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| FNAN 250 | Financial Principles and Applications | 3 |
| ITEC 268 | General Safety and Accident Prevention | 3 |
| MGMT 340 | Entrepreneurial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Quality Management | 3 |
| MKTG 345 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |