2021-2022 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 75 semester 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. .........................................................0–4 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 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-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 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 . 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 203 Department of Science and Mathematics Molecular Biology