OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
Biological Sciences—Cellular and Molecular Biology Major (B.S.) |
Major code BS2520
College of Arts and Sciences
Biological Sciences Department
Irvine Hall 107
Phone: 740.593.2290
Fax: 740.593.0300
biosci@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/biosci/ugrad/cmb.html
Matthew White, contact person
Program Overview
Cellular and molecular biology are two of the most rapidly growing and exciting areas of modern biology. Progress in these areas is driven by the ongoing revolution in genetics and genomics, and has profound and wide-ranging implications for medicine and for our understanding of the mechanisms of life. This specialization will prepare students for graduate or professional school, and career paths in biotechnology, biomedical research, and related areas. These are fields that are experiencing tremendous growth in employment opportunities both in academia and in the private sector.
Admission Information
Freshman/First Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This specialization will prepare students for graduate or professional school, and career paths in biotechnology, biomedical research, and related areas.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement
View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .
Biological Sciences Requirements
Complete a total of 42 semester hours of BIOS coursework, including all of the requirements below. Note: 1000- and 2000-level courses not specifically required by the major will not count toward the BIOS hours requirement, but they may be used to fulfill University graduation requirements.
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 1715 - Biological Sciences II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- BIOS 3100 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3105 - Laboratory Genetics Credit Hours: 2
- BIOS 3200 - Fundamentals of Animal Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 3205 - Cell and Microbiology Techniques Credit Hours: 2
- BIOS 3210 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
- BIOS 3300 - Principles of Evolution Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4260 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4270 - Mechanisms of Gene Regulation Credit Hours: 3
Biochemistry course group option
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 4901 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4902 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
Biological Chemistry course group option
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 4630 - Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4635 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
Cellular/Molecular Electives
Complete two courses:
- BIOS 3420 - Principles of Physiology Credit Hours: 5
- BIOS 4070 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4140 - Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4240 - Virology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4250 - Evolutionary Genetics Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4500 - Principles of Endocrinology Credit Hours: 3
Sub-Requirement 1: Chemistry
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 3050 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 3060 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 3080 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 3085 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Sub-Requirement 2: Mathematics
Complete the following course:
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
Introduction to Physics course group option
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 2002 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4
General Physics course group option
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2052 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
Sub-Requirement 4: Statistics
Complete one of the following:
- MATH 2500 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4