Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology Track, B.S.

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Major Field of Concentration

All students majoring in Biology must take two semesters of general biology (BL 1250 /BL 1251 and BL 1300 /BL 1301 ), Genetics (BL 3610 /BL 3611 ), Introduction to Research (BL 3910 ), and Advanced Principles of Biology (BL 4940 ). Students must also complete coursework in one of two tracks offered by the Biology Department. The macrobiology track is recommended for students considering graduate studies emphasizing anatomical, physiological, evolutionary, and ecological aspects of living organisms. The cell and molecular track is recommended for students intending to pursue graduate studies in cellular and molecular biology. Students intending to pursue post-graduate professional programs such as medicine, physical therapy, or occupational therapy may consider either track.

Cell and Molecular Biology Track Requirements:

BL 1250 - General Biology I (3) and
BL 1251 - General Biology I Laboratory (1)
or
BL 1260 - General Biology I, Honors (3) and
BL 1261 - General Biology I Lab, Honors (1)
BL 1300 - General Biology II (3) and
BL 1301 - General Biology II Laboratory (1)
BL 3610 - Genetics (3) and
BL 3611 - Genetics Laboratory (1)
BL 3620 - Cell Biology (3) and
BL 3621 - Cell Biology Laboratory (1)
BL 3650 - Molecular Biology (3)
or
BL 4700 - Principles of Immunology (3)
BL 4600 - Biotechnology (3)
BL 3910 - Introduction to Research (1) or option
BL 4940 - Advanced Principles of Biology (3)

One elective from Group A:

BL 3xxx (3-4)

Group A:

BL 3100 - Microbiology (3) and
BL 3101 - Microbiology Laboratory (1)
BL 3200 - Invertebrate Zoology (2) and
BL 3201 - Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1)
BL 3350 - Plant Biology (2) and
BL 3351 - Plant Biology Laboratory (1)

One elective from Group B:

(not previously selected from Group A)

BL 3xxx (3-4)
or
BL 4xxx (3-4)

Group B:

BL 3100 - Microbiology (3) and
BL 3101 - Microbiology Laboratory (1)
BL 3200 - Invertebrate Zoology (2) and
BL 3201 - Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1)
BL 3350 - Plant Biology (2) and
BL 3351 - Plant Biology Laboratory (1)
BL 3400 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3) and
BL 3401 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory (1)
or
BL 3440 - Advanced Human Anatomy (3) and
BL 3441 - Advanced Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)
BL 3450 - Embryology and Developmental Biology (3) and
BL 3451 - Embryology and Developmental Biology Laboratory (1)
BL 3700 - General Physiology (3) and
BL 3701 - General Physiology Laboratory (1)
BL 4200 - Parasitology: Global Issues and Perspectives (3)

One elective from Group C:

BL 4xxx (3-4)

Group C:

Total hours 35-38

Note:

Students are urged to consult with the department regarding their program of study as early in their academic careers as they can (during freshman year if possible). A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course of the major. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.) Strongly suggested courses:

MT 1800 - Calculus I (4)
CH 2710 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
CH 2720 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CH 2730 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
CH 2740 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CH 3450 - Analytical Chemistry (4)
PH 2800 - General Physics I (3)
PH 2810 - General Physics Laboratory I (1)
PH 2900 - General Physics II (3)
PH 2910 - General Physics Laboratory II (1)
PY 2100 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)

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