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BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Molecular Biology
Coursework in Biological Sciences: (44 qtr hrs total that include the following General Requirements, Lab/Research Requirement, and Category Electives)
General Requirements: (30 hrs)
- BIOL 10xx Concepts series (with labs) (12 hrs)
- BIOL 2120 Cell Structure and Function (with lab) (5 hrs)
- BIOL 2510 General Genetics (with lab) (5 hrs)
- BIOL 3800 Human Molecular Biology (4 hrs)
- BIOL 3xxx any course in addition to lab and category requirements below (4 hrs) (with no more than 5 hrs of BIOL 3991 Independent Study and/or BIOL 3950 Undergraduate Research)
Molec Biol Lab/Research Requirement: (minimum of 4 qtr hrs)
- Either BIOL 3560 Molec Biol Lab (4 hrs)
- Or BIOL 3655 Molec Neuroendocrinology (4 hrs)
- Or BIOL 3680 Adv Principles/Techniques in Cell Biology (4 hrs)
Category Elective Courses: (minimum of 10 qtr hrs with at least one course from each category)
| Molec Biology Electives | Cell Biology Electives |
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Chemistry Minor is required: (minimum of 20 qtr hrs)
- CHEM 1010 General Chemistry (with lab) (4 hrs)
- CHEM 245x Organic Chemistry I, II, III (with labs) (12 hrs)
- CHEM 2011 Analysis of Equilibrium Systems (with lab) (4 hrs)
NOTE: Many graduate programs (including medical schools) require at least 2 yrs of chemistry - one year of inorganic and one year of organic. To satisfy a year-long requirement for inorganic chemistry, students should also take CHEM 2130 Chem of the Elements. Some graduate programs also require or recommend biochemistry.
Math: (8 qtr hrs of mathematics/statistics)
- Either MATC 1101 Analytical Inquiry I (4 hrs)
- or MATC 1200 Calculus for Business and Social Science (4 hrs)
- or MATH 1951 Calculus I
AND - Either PSYC 2300 Intro to Statistics (5 hrs)
- or BIOL 2090 Biometry (4 hrs) or an approved business stats course
BS (Bachelor of Science) in Molecular Biology
Coursework in Biological Sciences: (50 qtr hrs total that include the following General Requirements, Lab/Research Requirement, and Category Electives)
General Requirements: (30 hrs)
- BIOL 101x Concepts series (with labs) (12 hrs)
- BIOL 2120 Cell Structure and Function (with lab) (5 hrs)
- BIOL 2510 General Genetics (with lab) (5 hrs)
- BIOL 3800 Human Molecular Biology (4 hrs)
- BIOL 3xxx any course in addition to lab and category requirements below (4 hrs) (with no more than 6 hrs of BIOL 3991 Independent Study and/or BIOL 3950 Undergraduate Research)
Molec Biol Lab/Research Requirement: (minimum of 10 qtr hrs)
| Thesis Research Option | Technical Coursework Option |
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ONE LAB COURSE:
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TWO LAB COURSES: (Biochem lab can count for ONE lab course but does NOT reduce the required 50 BIOL hrs.)
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Category Elective Courses: (minimum of 10 qtr hrs with at least one course from each category)
| Molecular Biology Electives | Cellular Biology Electives |
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Minor coursework requirements: First minor in Chemistry is earned by taking the classes listed below. Second minor is required and can be selected from any other Department or program.
Chemistry Minor: (minimum of 20 qtr hrs)
- CHEM 1010 General Chemistry (with lab)
- CHEM 245x Organic Chemistry I, II, and III (with labs)
- CHEM 2011 Analysis Equilibrium Systems (with lab)
NOTE: Many graduate programs (including medical schools) require at least 2 yrs of chemistry - one year of inorganic and one year of organic. To satisfy a year-long requirement for inorganic chemistry, students should also take CHEM 2130 Chem of the Elements. Some graduate programs also require or recommend biochemistry.
Math: (12 qtr hrs of calculus/statistics)
- Either MATH 195x Calculus I, II & III (12 hrs)
- or Calc I & II plus stats (BIOL 2090 Biometry, PSYC 2300 Intro to Statistics or an approved business stats course)
- or Computer Sciences I-II-III by approval
Physics: (15 qtr hrs)
- PHYS 111x Gen Physics (with labs) or PHYS 121x University Physics (with labs)
Additional requirements and notes for BA/BS in Molecular Biology
All Biology majors must satisfy University Undergraduate Requirements
Advanced Placement (AP) credit for
ONE YEAR OF CALCULUS is recommended by many graduate medical programs and is required for a few. ONE YEAR OF CALCULUS is required for many graduate research programs in the basic sciences. Check the requirements for the school(s) to which you hope to make application before you decide about math options.
- The BA degree requires the major plus ONE minor.
- The BS degree requires the major plus TWO minors. (Chem minor is earned by satisfying the chemistry requirement).
- A BA-BA double major does not require a minor.
- A BS-BS double major requires ONE minor.
To declare a major or minor fill out and submit a Declaration of Major/Minor form to the Registrar’s Office. This form is available in the Registrar’s office (University Hall) and online http://www.du.edu/registrar/forms/index.html
October 15, 2008