Molecular and Cellular Biology
The
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in molecular
and cellular biology
prepares students for graduate-level training
in the context of a broad biological background based in a biblical
worldview. This degree allows students to become holistically
thinking molecular biologists and will enhance the student’s depth
of knowledge in this competitive and growing field.
Course requirements involve 78 hours including:
Biology Requirements...............................................................62
(or
)
(or
)
Biology electives selected from the following. .......................16
Selected from.......................................................................... 7
Any 3000- or 4000-level biology electives............................ 9
Suggested Emphasis Areas
Molecular Biology in Plant Systems:
Biology electives selected from:
Molecular Biology in Animal Systems:
Biology electives selected from:
Molecular Biology in Human Systems:
Biology electives selected from:
Molecular Biology in Prokaryotic Systems:
Biology electives selected from:
1
Students selecting BIO-1120 General Zoology will take this course in the freshman
year. Students selecting BIO-2500 General Botany will take this course in the
sophomore year.
*Capstone Course
Molecular and Cellular Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum
Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
General Education Requirements................................................41
Molecular and Cellular Biology Major Requirements...................78
Electives.........................................................................................9
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Molecular and Cellular Biology — B.S.
First year:
(or
Totals............................................................................................... 30
Second year:
History Elective..................................................................................3
Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Electives.............................................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 32
Third year:
(or
Electives.............................................................................................4
Total................................................................................................. 34
Fourth year:
Biology Electives.............................................................................. 16
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3
Electives.............................................................................................2
Total................................................................................................. 32
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Science and Mathematics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
