B.S. in Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis
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The recent rapid advances in the areas of genetics, molecular biology and related biotechnologies have created a strong demand for college graduates with specialized training in these areas. Hands-on experience in the use of the latest techniques is particularly important to this training. |
The B.S. in Biology with molecular biology emphasis program is designed for students seeking a rigorous, laboratory-intensive curriculum to prepare them for health-related professions, research jobs or graduate programs in a number of areas related to molecular biology.
This specialized Biology major requires 37 credit hours including 11 required Biology courses (26-29 credit hours) and Biology elective courses (7-11 credit hours) plus cognate courses in Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. This track allows students to receive the strong background in fundamental biology required of all majors, while also specializing in the area of molecular biology. Students will follow the program outlined below.
- Biology Brochure (PDF)
- Degree Requirements
- Molecular Emphasis Brochure (PDF)
- Request Information
- Suggested Course Sequence
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Biology Courses: Required 26-29 credit hours |
BIOL 101 General Biology I (3) BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3) BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2) *Topics must be approved by Biology Department |
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Biology Courses: Electives 8-11 credit hours |
BIOL 252 Cell Biology Lab (1)
** If not taken as a requirement |
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Chemistry 16 credit hours |
CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3) *
* OR CHEM 105, CHEM 106 |
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Mathematics 6 credit hours |
MATH 131 OR 161 Calculus I (3/4) |
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Physics 8 credit hours |
PHYS 111 OR 113 Physics I (3/4) |
Suggested Course Sequence
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the B.S. in Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS):
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
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| BIOL 101, 111 CHEM 101, 111 MATH 131 |
4 4 3 |
BIOL 102, 112 CHEM 102, 112 MATH 132 |
4 4 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 BIOL 265 CHEM 223, 225 |
3 3 4 |
BIOL 282 BIOL 283 CHEM 224, 226 |
3 1 4 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective (Molecular) BIOL Elective (Molecular) PHYS 111, 131 |
2-5 2-5 4 |
BIOL 366 BIOL 382 or 387 or 388 PHYS 112, 132 |
3 3 4 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Lab 366L or 390 or 391 or 396 or 397H or 398 |
2-5 |
BIOL Elective (Molecular) BIOL Elective (Molecular) |
2-5 2-5 |
