Comprehensive Major: Biochemistry/Molecular
Biology
The major is designed to lead to entry-level employment opportunities in research and development in industrial and government laboratories as well as to entry-level positions in the biotechnology industry. Students will also be well prepared to enter graduate studies in molecular biology, genetics, and related fields, as well as for admission to professional schools in medicine, osteopathy, and dentistry. For those entering in 1998 and beyond a total G.P.A. of at least 2.70 in the following courses will be required for admission to this degree program: Chem 213, 321, 323 and Biol 201 and 300
A minimum of 120 semester credits including:
| I. | Biology Courses | |
| Basic Core | Credits | |
| 201 Molecular Cell Biology (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 102 Animal Biology or 103 Plant Biology (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 300 Genetics (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 302 Cell Biology | 3 | |
| 304 Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| 401 Recombinant DNA Techniques (Lab) | 4 | |
| 409 Molecular Genetics | 4 | |
| Total Biology Core Required | ______
27 credits |
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| Some Possible Elective Courses (take at least 8 credits) | ||
| 301 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 303 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Includes Lab) | 5 | |
| 313 /314 Human Anatomy and Physiology I&II (Includes Lab), preferred over Biol 303 | 8 | |
| 315 Microtechniques (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 317 Animal Physiology (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 322 Plant Anatomy (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 333 Plant Physiology (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 361 Biology of Microorganisms (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 355 Vertebrate Embryology (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 380 Endocrinology | 3 | |
| 381 Virology | 4.5 | |
| 399 Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| 402 Virology and Immunology | 3 | |
| 420 Electron Microscopy (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 470 Neurobiology | 3 | |
| 486 Comparative Vertebrate Histology (Includes Lab) | 4 | |
| 499 Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| Minimum of | 8 credits |
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| Total Biology Credits Required | 35 credits | |
| II. | Chemistry Courses | |
| 115 General Chemistry (Includes Lab) | 5* | |
| 213 Quantitative Analysis (Includes Lab) | 5 | |
| 321 Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| 322 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry (Lab) | 2 | |
| 323 Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| 406 Biophysical Chemistry | 4** | |
| 452 Biochemistry | 3 | |
| 453 Biochemical Methods (Lab) | 2 | |
| 454 Regulatory Mechanisms in Biochemistry | 3 | |
| 455 Applications of Biochemical Instrumentation (Lab) |
2 ______ |
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| Total Chemistry Credits Required | 32 credits |
*Chem 101, 104 may be substituted for Chem 115, but credit for 101 does not count toward the major.
Important Suggestions:
**Chem 431 (432 optional) may be substituted for Chem 406 (Math 215, 16 and Physics 231, 232 required if Chem 431 (432) is taken). This substitution is strongly recommended for students considering graduate study in Biophysics/ Biochemistry as compared to Genetics, Medicine,Cell, Developmental or Molecular Biology. For those who are uncertain of their future path, the calculus-based physics (231,232) and math (215) alone will increase your options. Students are also be advised to consider Biology or Chem 399 and 499, Independent Study (1-3 credits) as additional electives to provide research experience.
III. Other Course Requirements
Biology/Chemistry 412 -Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar
Physics 211, 212 -General Physics (or 231,232)
Math 114 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
General Education* Category IA Language Skills
Category III Social Sciences
Category IV Humanities
English 110 English Composition
Wellness/Physical Activity
*The General Education credits required for Categories IB and II are met with courses required for the major.
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