Molecular Biology- Undergraduate Minor
The Molecular Biology Program offers opportunities for students to gain theoretical training and hands-on experience in the methods of molecular biology, cellular biology, and/or bioinformatics. A formal undergraduate minor in Molecular Biology is offered and is described below; a grade of C or better is required to certify the courses. A minor in Bioinformatics is currently under development; for planning purposes, please refer to the program office for the most recent drafts of the Bioinformatics minor requirements.
This program consists of a minimum of 18 hours, distributed through five or six areas.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry: | 4-5 | |
| Organic Chemistry II | 3 | |
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | |
| Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 | |
| Introductory Genetics: | 3 | |
| Principles of Genetics | 3 | |
| Principles of Genetics | 3 | |
| Principles of Genetics | 3 | |
| Principles of Genetics | 3 | |
| Cell Biology: | 3 | |
| Cell Biology | 3 | |
| Neurobiology | 3 | |
| Advanced Genetics: | 3 | |
| Biochemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory | 0-4 | |
| Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 3 | |
| Additional Advanced Courses: 1 | 5 | |
| Immunology | 3 | |
| Virology | 3 | |
| Physiology of Microorganisms | 3 | |
| Evolution | 3 | |
| Applied and Environmental Microbiology | 4 | |
| Toxicology I | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |
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Additional credit hours from the following, or additional courses from any of the above five areas, as needed to meet a minimum of 18 credit hours
Successful completion of the minor will be certified by the Molecular Biology Program. A grade of "C" or better is required of all minor courses.