Alfred University - Inamori School of Engineering

Inamori School of Engineering

Biomaterials Minor
Courses

The Biomaterials minor is intended for students majoring in engineering or science, but is available to all students pursuing an undergraduate degree at Alfred University. The 24-credit minor includes four required courses and four electives. In addition to the courses listed, students must complete the math, science and engineering prerequisites for listed courses.

Required Courses

Credit Hours

   BIOL 362 - Molecular Cell Biology
   CHEM 310 - Basic Organic Chemistry
   CHEM 368 - Introduction to Bioengineering
   CHEM 468 - Biomedical Materials

4
3
3
3

Electives

   BIOL 302 - General Microbiology
   BIOL 372 - Advanced Cell Biology
   BIOL 402 - Immunology
   BIOL 420 - Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism
   BIOL 422 - Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids
   CEMS 214 - Materials Science II
   CEMS 215 - Microscopy & Microstructural Characterization
   CHEM 315 - Organic Chemistry I and II
   CEMS 334 - Polymer Science
   CEMS 336 - Introduction to Physical Metallurgy
   CEMS 342 - Thermal/Mechanical Properties
   CEMS 434 - Polymer Characterization
   CEMS 436 - Physical Metallurgy II
   CEMS 446 - Composite Design and Fabrication
   CEMS 466 - Skeletal Tissue
   MECH 212 - Mechanics of Materials

4
4
4
4
4
3
3
8
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

The engineering curricula are reviewed annually and updated when necessary to ensure continual improvement based on feedback from students, faculty, and employers. Students currently enrolled in our programs should consult the detailed curriculum by semester sheets located on the Undergraduate Forms and Policies page.