Molecular Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)

Molecular biology, along with the laboratory tools it employs, is a sub-discipline within biology that has become an important component of our economy. Students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in this field or careers in laboratory or research environments involving molecular biology are encouraged to pursue this concentration.

Students must complete a minimum of 23 additional upper division biology credits for the B.S. and 31 additional upper division biology credits for the B.A. to be determined in consultation with advisors. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits from Category I and 3 credits each from Category II and III. Students who pursue the B.A. should enroll in CHE 232 and CHE 233 as part of their degree. Any upper division biology courses consisting of those courses above BIO 199, MAR courses above 200 or ENS 235, ENS 242, ENS 307, ENS 232, ENS 335, ENS 346, ENS 349, ENS 380 may be used to fulfill the remaining elective requirements excluding BIO 410, BIO 412, BIO 420, BIO 440, BIO 445, BIO 450, BIO 480, BIO 490 and BIO 495. Note: Biology Department Majors and minors are limited to a maximum of two ENS courses as upper-division biology courses for the Department of Biology major or minor.

 

Total Concentration Credit Hours: 23-31