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Cell and Molecular Biology, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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The Department of Biology offers a minor in cell and molecular biology, which involves taking five biology courses, two of which must have a corequisite lab. The minor provides students with a foundation in biology and an emphasis in cell and molecular biology.  

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Restrictions

This minor is not available for students who major in biology, biochemistry, behavioral neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, marine biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, or any combined major that involves those listed above. 

Required Biology Courses

Complete five biology courses for a total of at least 22 semester hours.  At least two of the five courses must contain a lab corequisite.  

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete one introductory biology sequence:9-10
Foundations of Biology
BIOL 1107
and BIOL 1108
Foundations of Biology
and Lab for BIOL 1107
BIOL 2299
Inquiries in Biological Sciences
General Biology
BIOL 1111
and BIOL 1112
General Biology 1
and Lab for BIOL 1111
BIOL 1113
and BIOL 1114
General Biology 2
and Lab for BIOL 1113
General Biology (for Engineers)
BIOL 1115
and BIOL 1116
General Biology 1 for Engineers
and Lab for BIOL 1115
BIOL 1113
and BIOL 1114
General Biology 2
and Lab for BIOL 1113
Complete the following required courses:
BIOL 2301
and BIOL 2302
Genetics and Molecular Biology
and Lab for BIOL 2301
5
BIOL 4707Cell and Molecular Biology4
or BIOL 5591 Advanced Genomics
 

Intermediate/Advanced Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete at least one of the following course options:4-5
BIOL 3405
Neurobiology
BIOL 3411
Current Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 3421
and BIOL 3422
Microbiology
and Lab for BIOL 3421
BIOL 3601
Neural Systems and Behavior
BIOL 3605
Developmental Neurobiology
BIOL 3611
and BIOL 3612
Biochemistry
and Lab for BIOL 3611
BIOL 4705 to BIOL 4709
BIOL 5301 to BIOL 5306
BIOL 5499 to BIOL 5583
BIOL 5587 to BIOL 5597
EEMB 3001
Genetics and Evolution in Action

Credit/GPA Requirement

Complete 22 semester hours

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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