2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Molecular Biology The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in molecular 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 their depth of knowledge in this competitive and growing field. Course requirements involve 77 semester hours including: Biology Requirements...............................................................33 BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology................................................ 4 BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology..................................................... 4 BIO-2210 Microbiology.............................................................. 4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .................................................................. 4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry............................................................. 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research (must be taken twice) .........2 (4) *BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology...................................... 1 MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology .......................................... 4 MBIO-4300 Molecular Biology ................................................. 4 Biology electives selected from the following. .......................16 Any 3000- or 4000-level BIO or MBIO electives.................... 9 Molecular Biology electives selected from......................... 7–8 BIO-4350 Immunology....................................................4 MBIO-4220 Signal Transduction. ....................................3 MBIO-4250 Biology of Cancer........................................3 MBIO-4310 Eukaryotic Gene Regulation........................3 MBIO-4370 Virology........................................................3 Cognate Requirements..............................................................28 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II........................... 8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II.......................... 8 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences................................................................................ 4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II................................ 8 *Capstone Course Molecular Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–4 General Education Requirements................................................41 Molecular Biology Major Requirements. ......................................77 General Electives......................................................................... 10 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, optometry, or any of the health professions should refer to pages 216 for a list of courses generally recommended for admission to professional colleges. A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 26. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Molecular Biology — B.S. First year: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology.........................................................4 BIO-1120 Biology II: Zoology..............................................................4 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences.4 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 Totals............................................................................................... 34 Second year: BIO-2210 Microbiology.......................................................................4 BIO-3300 Genetics. ...........................................................................4 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...................................8 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology....................................................4 History Elective..................................................................................3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective. .............................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 29 Third year: BIO-3710 Biochemistry......................................................................4 BIO-3800 Biological Research (must be taken twice)................... 2( 4) BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.........................................8 BIO/MBIO Electives. ..........................................................................9 Total................................................................................................. 31 Fourth year: BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology. ...............................................1 BTGE-3755 Theology I. .....................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 MBIO-4300 Molecular Biology...........................................................4 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Molecular Biology Electives. ..............................................................7 Electives........................................................................................... 10 Total................................................................................................. 34 Graduate Program Pathway Option for Molecular Biology The Bachelor of Science in molecular biology program offers an accelerated pathway to the Master of Business Administration degree. You may view a sample curriculum plan at cedarville.edu/ gradpathways . Page 206 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Science and Mathematics Molecular Biology