School:
College of Liberal Arts
Department:
Biological Science
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Molecular Biology
Faculty:
Lawrence F. Kamin, Ph.D.
Alfred R. Martin, Ph.D.
Clay Runck, Ph.D.
Alice N. Sima, R.N., M.S.N., M.B.A. - Director, Pre-Professional Health Programs
Rev. Theodore D. Suchy, O.S.B., M.S. - Curator, Jurica Nature Museum
Donald B. Taylor, Ph.D.
Monica Lee Tischler, Ph.D.
Allison Wilson, Ph.D.
Objectives:
The molecular biology major is designed to:
1. Prepare students for graduate studies in cellular/molecular biology or genetics;
2. Prepare students for entry level research and/or careers in biotechnology and industry;
3. Prepare students for studies in medical or allied health related fields; and
4. Expose students to the latest techniques in cell and molecular biology research through courses, labs and research experiences.
Requirements - Major:
The molecular biology major must complete with a grade of "C" or better the following courses: either the sequence NTSC-C151(1.5), C152(1.5), C153(1.5), C154(1.5); or the sequence BIOL-C109(1), CHEM- C114(1), C124(1), PHYS-C114(1), C119(1); BIOL-C108(3), 208(4), 229(3), 250(3), 251(1), 340(3), 341(1), 354(3), 371(4); and either BIOL-374(3) or 389(3); CHEM-C113(3), C123(3), 242(3) 247(3); CHEM-313(3) or PHYS-323(3); BCHM-361(3), 365(3); PHYS-C113(3), C118(3); MATH-C210(5), 211(4). BIOL-258(4) or a similar course is recommended for students interested in M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs. Majors are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Advanced Test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology.
Major Sheet:
http://www.ben.edu/major_sheets/mbio.pdf (will open in a new window)
The information contained on this page is from the 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2004.
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