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Biology - Molecular Biology Concentration (B.S)

A concentration in molecular biology is intended for those students who wish to study the molecular basis of gene function and the role of macromolecules in cellular processes. This concentration will help prepare students for a multitude of graduate programs including, but not limited to, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and evolution. Students pursuing this concentration must complete two of the following biology elective courses. Additionally, students must participate in a research project spanning at least two semesters (may include summer) and write a thesis based on their research project.

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Molecular Biology Concentration Requirements

MAT 203Intro to Statistics

3

BIOLOGY MAJOR CORE

BIO 110Core Principles of Cell & Molecular Biol

3
BIO 110LCore Prin Cell/Molecular Bio Lab

1
 
BIO 111Core Principles of Organismal Biology

3
BIO 111LCore Prin of Organismal Biology Lab

1
 
BIO 210Ecology and Evolution

4
BIO 211Princ of Genetics

4
BIO 291Biology Seminar I

2
BIO 391Biology Seminar II

2
BIO 491Biology Seminar III

3
BIO 490Research in Biology

0-3

Required Chemistry Courses:

CHE 101Gen Chem: Inorganic Chem

3
CHE 101LGen Chemistry I Lab

1
CHE 102General Chemistry II

3
CHE 102LGen Chemistry II Lab

1
CHE 351Organic Chemistry I

3
CHE 351LOrganic Chem I Lab

1
CHE 352Organic Chemistry II

3
CHE 352LOrganic Chem II Lab

1

Two Courses From:

BIO 311Cell Biology and Genomics

3
BIO 411Advanced Molecular Genetics

3
BIO 461/CHE 461Intro Biochemistry

3
Additional Biology Electives (200-level or above)

12
Total Credit Hours:18