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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 BS 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.

Biology Courses: Required

26–29 credit hours

BIOL 101 General Biology I (3)

BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab (1)

BIOL 102 General Biology II (3)

BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab (1)

BIOL 251 Cell Biology (3)

BIOL 265 Ecology (3)

BIOL 282 Genetics (3)

BIOL 283 Genetics Lab (1)

BIOL 366 Cell Physiology and Biochemistry (3)

ONE of the following:

BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3)

BIOL 387 Genomics (3)

BIOL 388 Bioinformatics (3)

ONE of the following:

BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2)

BIOL 390 Molecular Biology Lab (4)

BIOL 391 Forensic Molecular Biology (5)

BIOL 396 Research (3)

BIOL 397H Sr. Honors Thesis (3)

BIOL 398 Internship (1–3)

Topics must be approved by Biology Department

Biology Courses: Electives

8–11 credit hours

BIOL 252 Cell Biology Lab (1)

BIOL 302 Microbiology (4)

BIOL 314 Advanced Microbiology (3)

BIOL 315 Immunology (4)

BIOL 317 Models of Human Diseases (Provisional) (3)

BIOL 318 General Virology (3)

BIOL 319 Evolution (3)

BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2)

BIOL 377 Molecular Pathogenesis (3)

BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3)

BIOL 387 Genomics (3)

BIOL 388 Bioinformatics (3)

BIOL 390 Molecular Biology Lab (4)

BIOL 391 Forensic Molecular Biology (5)

BIOL 396 Research (Capstone Course) -or- BIOL 397H Sr. Honors Thesis (3)

BIOL 398 Internship (Capstone Course) (1–3)

If not taken as a requirement

Chemistry

16 credit hours

CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3)

CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab A (1)

CHEM 102 General Chemistry B (3)

CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab B (1)

CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry A (3)

CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry Lab A (1)

CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry B (3)

CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab B (1)

OR CHEM 105, CHEM 106

OR CHEM 221, CHEM 222

Mathematics

6 credit hours

MATH 131 OR 161 Calculus I (3/4)

MATH 132 OR 162 Calculus II (3/4)

Physics

8 credit hours

PHYS 111 Physics I (PHYS 111K or PHYS 125 may be substituted) (3/3/4)

PHYS 111L Physics Lab I (1)

PHYS 112 Physics II (PHYS 112K or PHYS 126 may be substituted) (3/3/4)

PHYS 112L Physics Lab II (1)