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James Hannon Appointed Dean of 91PORNA鈥檚 Salem, Stark Campuses

James Hannon, Ph.D., has been appointed dean and chief administrative officer of the 91PORNA Salem and Stark campuses.

91PORNA鈥檚 Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Melody Tankersley recently announced that James Hannon, Ph.D., has been appointed dean and chief administrative officer of the 91PORNA Salem and Stark campuses, effective June 1, providing overall leadership for two of the Regional Campuses in the university鈥檚 eight-campus system.Hannon began his appointment as interim dean and chief administrative officer of 91PORNA Salem and 91PORNA Stark last July, having served as the dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Services at 91PORNA Universit...

Biochemistry - Minor

The Biochemistry minor provides a solid background in biochemistry, which can be individually tailored to complement major studies in other sciences, education and business.

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Program Information for Biochemistry - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Comprehend the chemistry that underlies the field of biological chemistry.
  2. Demonstrate skills with basic scientific report writing.

Admissions for Biochemistry - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
CHEM 10058GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES I (KBS) 4
or CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or CHEM 10970 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
CHEM 10059GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES II 4
or CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
or CHEM 10971 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
CHEM 10062GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 20481BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4-8
or CHEM 30481
& CHEM 30482		 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 40109BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3
or CHEM 40263 PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
or CHEM 40365 BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40261BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
CHEM 40262BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 91PORNA (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

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