A core of
courses is required for completion of the major in molecular biology and
biochemistry. Students supplement the core with additional required and
elective courses in one of three options. Given that molecular biology and biochemistry is a dynamic and developing field, it is critical that coursework applied to the major must be current. Thus, any life science courses applied to
the major in molecular biology and biochemistry should be taken within 10
years of graduating. Online courses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to
confirm that they meet departmental learning goals before they may be used to
satisfy the requirements for the major. Returning students must meet with their
adviser to discuss their path to graduation. All students are required to write
research reports and present them at a seminar.
Required Core Courses (58 credits)
01:119:115-116 General Biology (4,4)*
01:119:117 Biological Research Laboratory (2)*
01:160:161-162 or 01:160:163-164 or 01:160:165-166 General Chemistry (4,4)*
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1)*
01:160:309 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) (recommended)* or 01:160:311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
01:160:315-316 Principles of Organic Chemistry (4,4) (recommended)* or 01:160:307-308 Organic Chemistry (4,4)
01:447:380 Genetics (4)*
01:640:151-152 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (4,4)* (recommended) or 01:640:135-136 Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I,II (4,4)**
01:694:315 Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research (3) or 01:694:215 Honors Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research (4) or 01:694:214 Introduction to Molecular Biology Research (3) or 01:694:316 Honors Introduction to Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics Research (4)
01:694:407 Biochemistry (3)
01:694:408 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)
01:694:383 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Seminar: Careers in Science (1)
01:694:484 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Seminar: Research Presentations (1)
01:750:203-204 General Physics (3,3)***
01:750:205-206 General Physics Laboratory (1,1)***
