2019-2020 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 the student’s depth of knowledge in this competitive and growing field. Course requirements involve 75 hours including: Biology Requirements...............................................................59 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................... 4 1 BIO-1120 General Zoology. ..................................................... 4 (or BIO-2500 General Botany............................................... 4) BIO-2250 Cell Biology............................................................... 4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .................................................................. 4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry............................................................. 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research ................................................. 2 (or BIO-3810 Biology Research Internship .......................... 2) BIO-4210 Advanced Cell Biology ............................................. 4 BIO-4300 Molecular Biology of the Cell ................................... 4 *BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology...................................... 1 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 Biology electives selected from the following. .......................16 Selected from....................................................................... 7-8 BIO-2210 Microbiology.......................................................4 BIO-4310 Eukaryotic Gene Regulation...............................3 BIO-4350 Immunology. ......................................................4 BIO-4360 Infectious Disease..............................................3 Any 3000- or 4000-level BIO or ENVS electives............... 8–9 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 Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 General Education Requirements................................................41 Molecular Biology Major Requirements.......................................75 General Electives......................................................................... 12 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, optometry, or any of the health professions should refer to pages 210, 211 for a list of courses generally recommended for admission to professional colleges. A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Molecular Biology — B.S. First year: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology........................................................4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology........................................................................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 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 Electives.............................................................................................3 Totals................................................................................................33 Second year: BIO-1120 General Zoology ................................................................4 (or BIO-2500 General Botany...........................................................4) CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...................................8 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences.4 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 History Elective..................................................................................3 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................3 Total..................................................................................................31 Third year: BIO-3300 Genetics............................................................................4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry......................................................................4 BIO-3800 Biological Research...........................................................2 (or BIO-3810 Biology Research Internship. ..................................2) BIO-4210 Advanced Cell Biology.......................................................4 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.........................................8 Electives.............................................................................................3 Total..................................................................................................31 Fourth year: BIO-4300 Molecular Biology of the Cell.............................................4 BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology................................................1 BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 Biology Electives.............................................................................. 16 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Electives.............................................................................................3 Total..................................................................................................33 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 223 Department of Science and Mathematics Molecular Biology