Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Biology, Medical/Molecular Option, B.S.

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OSRHE Code: 112M

Major Code: BIMM

Delve into the complexity of life at the cellular and molecular levels with our Medical/Molecular Biology option. This specialized track takes students on a focused exploration of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin life and health. The curriculum includes coursework in physiology, molecular cell biology, microbiology, and genetics. The Medical/Molecular option is a good choice for future health professionals or those pursuing a career in biotechnology or forensics.

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Note: BIOL 4602 /BIOL 4801 satisfies the computer proficiency requirement for this degree.

Biology, Required Hours: 121 Credit Hour(s)

Required General Education: 44 Credit Hour(s)

UNIV 1152 - The University Experience 2

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Political Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

POLS 1113 - American Federal Government 3

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Science and Mathematics: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 5 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I 5 *

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

BIOL 1144 - General Cellular Biology 4 *

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

MATH 1513 - College Algebra 3 (or higher) *
MATH 1613 - Trigonometry 3
MATH 1715 - Pre-Calculus 5
MATH 2264 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Core Requirements: 16 Credit Hour(s)

Medical/Molecular Emphasis: 17 Credit Hour(s)

Medical/Molecular Required Support Courses: 27 Credit Hour(s)

Medical/Molecular Guided Selected Electives: 8 Credit Hour(s)

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Biology, Medical/Molecular Option, B.S.

Biology, Required Hours: 121 Credit Hour(s)

Required General Education: 44 Credit Hour(s)

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Political Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Science and Mathematics: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 5 Credit Hour(s)

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Program Core Requirements: 16 Credit Hour(s)

Medical/Molecular Emphasis: 17 Credit Hour(s)

Medical/Molecular Required Support Courses: 27 Credit Hour(s)

Medical/Molecular Guided Selected Electives: 8 Credit Hour(s)

Selected Electives: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hour(s): 121