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    Bachelor of Science in Biology /  Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics


    Why should a biologist know about physics and chemistry? Or physicists and chemists about biology? Just ask some of our faculty who are using x-ray synchrotron radiation science to study proteins, their molecular structures, and the drugs that interact with them. This research may lead to the development of more successful, potent drugs.

    Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) is an interdisciplinary major, combining biology, chemistry, and physics with innovative experimental techniques.

    By studying MBB, you'll discover the essential building blocks of life, how they fit together, how they work, and the physical methods for exploring these building blocks. With its quantitative emphasis and research focus, MBB is a great way to prepare for careers in medicine or medical research.

    Sample Curriculum

    Semester 1 Hrs. Semester 2 Hrs.

    BIOL 107 General Biology - Lecture 3
    BIOL 115 Human Biology - Lecture
    3
    BIOL 109 General Biology - Lab
    1
    BIOL 117 Experimental Biology - Lab
    1
    CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I
    4
    CHEM 125 Principles of Chemistry II
    4
    BIOL 100 Introduction to the Profession
    2


    Humanities 100-level*
    3
    MATH 151 Calculus I 5
    MATH 152 Calculus II 5


    15

    16
    Semester 3 Hrs.
    Semester 4 Hrs.

    BIOL 214 Genetics
    3
    BIOL 210 Microbiology Lectures
    3
    CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I
    4
    CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry II
    3
    PHYS 123 General Physics I
    4
    PHYS 221 General Physics II
    4


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective*
    3
    BIOL 225 Microbiology Laboratory
    2


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective*
    3


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective*
    3


    17

    15
    Semester 5 Hrs.
    Semester 6 Hrs.

    BIOL 430 Animal Physiology
    3
    BIOL 403 Biochemistry Lectures
    4
    CHEM 247 Analytical Chemistry
    3
    BIOL 404 Biochemistry Laboratory
    3
    PHYS 223 General Physics III
    4
    IPRO 497 InterProfessional Project
    3
    CS 105 Computer Science 2


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective*
    3


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective*
    3


    Free Elective 3


    15

    16
    Semester 7 Hrs.
    Semester 8 Hrs.

    BIOL 445 Cell Biology Lectures
    3


    Biology Elective 3
    BIOL 446 Cell Biology Laboratory
    3


    Biology Elective 3


    Biology Elective 3


    Free Elective 3
    BIOL 495 Biology Colloquium
    1
    BIOL 495 Biology Colloquium
    1
    BIOL 320 Literature in Biology
    2
    IPRO 497 InterProfessional Project
    3


    Biology Elective 3


    Hum/Soc Sci Elective*
    3


    15

    16
    Total Credit Hours 125

    * Humanities and social sciences components of General Education Requirement

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