This B.S. program emphasizes the physical and chemical foundations of molecular biology. A total of 36 credits at the 2000-level or above from the following courses are required for the major.
Prerequisites
The following courses at the 1000 level are prerequisites for the major:
BIOL 1107; CHEM 1127Q and 1128Q, or CHEM 1147Q and 1148Q, or CHEM 1124Q, 1125Q and 1126Q; MATH 1131Q and 1132Q; PHYS 1401Q and 1402Q, or PHYS 1501Q and 1502Q, or PHYS 1601Q and 1602Q.
Required courses
- MATH 2110Q or 2130Q, MATH 2210Q or MATH 2410Q or 2420Q;
- CHEM 2445;
- MCB 3003, 3004; MCB 3010 or both MCB 2000 and 4026W; MCB 4008, 4009.
Recommended courses
- MCB 2210, 2410, 2610, 3201, 3412, 3413, 3421, 3617, 3899, 4026W, 4997W, 5035;
- CHEM 3332, 4551;
- CSE 1100;
- MATH 3210.
To satisfy the writing in the major and information literacy competency requirements, all students must take one of the following courses: MCB 3841W, 4026W, 4997W; CHEM 3170W, 4196W; or any W course approved for this major.