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Biology with a Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology B.S.

Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence for Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology B.S. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.

College Core Curriculum (19-44)

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3-5 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Major Requirements

Biology Courses (21 Credits)

BIOL 190AIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 190LIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 191AIntroduction to Organismal Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 191LIntroduction to Organismal Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 209Cell Processes

3.00
BIOL 220/ENV 220Introduction to Ecological Principles

3.00
BIOL 300APrinciples of Genetics

3.00
BIOL 300LPrinciples of Genetics Laboratory

1.00
BIOL 415Evolution

3.00

Related Math/Science Requirements (34 credits)

CHEM 121AGeneral Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 122AGeneral Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 474Biochemistry I

3.00
MATH 181Calculus I

4.00
PHYS 151AGeneral Physics I - Lecture

3.00
PHYS 151LGeneral Physics I Laboratory

1.00
PHYS 152AGeneral Physics II - Lecture

3.00
PHYS 152LGeneral Physics II Laboratory

1.00
STAT 391Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences

3.00

Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology (16 credits)

At least one concentration course must be a 4-credit course that has a lab/field experience component. No more than 6 total credit hours can come from: BIOL 399, BIOL 491, BIOL 492.
Students must take the following courses:
BIOL 405Molecular Biology

3.00
BIOL 453Immunology

3.00
Select 10 additional credit hours from the following courses:
BIOL 306/CHEM 306Introduction to Scientific Ethics

1.00
BIOL 330Plant Biology

3.00
BIOL 330LPlant Biology Lab

1.00
BIOL 351AMicrobiology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 351LMicrobiology Lab

1.00
BIOL 405LMolecular and Cell Biology Techniques

1.00
BIOL 409Virology

3.00
BIOL 414Endocrinology

3.00
BIOL 416Bioinformatics

3.00
BIOL 437Entomology

4.00
BIOL 440Mammalian Physiology

3.00
BIOL 448Mammalian Physiology - Laboratory

1.00
BIOL 457Molecular and Cellular Immunology

4.00
BIOL 460Microbial Physiology

4.00
BIOL 470Topics in Applied Microbiology

3.00
BIOL 473Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology

3.00
BIOL 475Neurobiology

3.00
BIOL 493Undergraduate Seminar

1.00
BIOL 494/ENV 494Biology Colloquium

1.00
BIOL 497/CHEM 496Senior Thesis

3.00
CHEM 380Medicinal Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 456/BCH 456Medical Biochemistry

3.00
CHEM 472Biochemistry Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 475Biochemistry II

3.00

General Electives (17-28 Credits)

General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Upper Division Electives (9 Credits)

At least 9 credits of electives must be Upper Division courses.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration

College Core Curriculum

33-44

Major Requirements

59
Electives (at least 9 credits must be Upper Division)

17-28

Total Credits

120