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Genetics and Cell Biology – Molecular Biology Option (120 Credits)
A student may be admitted to a School of Molecular Biosciences Genetics and Cell Biology major upon making their intention known to the department. To remain in good standing, a student must meet the following two requirements:
A Genetics and Cell Biology major who falls below the minimum requirements will be released from the program according to Academic Regulation 53.
A grade of C or better is required in all MBIOS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail. Completed core requirements may not be used to satisfy lecture or lab electives.
- Complete BIOLOGY 106, BIOLOGY 107, CHEM 105 and CHEM 106, MBIOS 301, MBIOS 303, MBIOS 305, or transfer equivalents, with a minimum grade of C.
- After 30 credits, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
A Genetics and Cell Biology major who falls below the minimum requirements will be released from the program according to Academic Regulation 53.
A grade of C or better is required in all MBIOS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail. Completed core requirements may not be used to satisfy lecture or lab electives.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 106 [BSCI] or 107 [BSCI] | 4 |
| CHEM 105 [PSCI] | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| MATH 106 (accelerated) or Elective1 | 3 |
| MATH 108 (accelerated) or Elective1 | 2 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 106 or 107 | 4 |
| CHEM 106 | 4 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| MATH 140 [QUAN] or 171 [QUAN] | 4 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CHEM 3452 | 4 |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| MBIOS 301 | 4 |
| PHYSICS 101 or 201 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 111 or 211 | 1 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| MBIOS 303 | 4 |
| PHYSICS 102 or 202 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 112 or 212 | 1 |
| Social Sciences [SSCI] | 3 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| MBIOS 201 [COMM] | 3 |
| MBIOS 304 | 3 |
| MBIOS 305 | 3 |
| STAT 212 or 412 | 3 or 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| Lecture Elective3 | 3 |
| MBIOS 401 | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Equity and Justice [EQJS] | 3 |
| MBIOS 404 | 3 |
| MBIOS 423 | 3 |
| MBIOS 478 | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| MBIOS 402 [M] | 3 |
| MBIOS 442 or BIOLOGY 476 | 3 |
| MBIOS 494 [M] [CAPS] | 3 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Exit Survey | |
Footnotes
| 1 | If required - consult advisor. |
| 2 | CHEM 345 and 348 recommended for professional or graduate degrees. |
| 3 | Lecture elective: select one from BIOLOGY 420, 475, 476; MBIOS 410, 413, 426, 440, 442, 450, 503. |
- Molecular Biosciences
Courses
- Molecular Biosciences
Schedules of Studies
- Biochemistry – Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Option
- Biochemistry - Biophysics Option
- Biochemistry - Molecular Biology Option
- Genetics and Cell Biology – Molecular Biology Option
- Microbiology – Honors Accelerated Pre-Veterinary Option
- Microbiology – Medical Technology Option
- Microbiology – Molecular Biology Option
Minors
- Biochemistry
- Genetics and Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Pre-Genetic Counseling
Certificates
- Molecular Biosciences