BS in Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis
The recent rapid advances in the areas of genetics, molecular biology and related biotechnologies have created a strong demand for college graduates with specialized training in these areas. Hands-on experience in the use of the latest techniques is particularly important to this training.
The BS in Biology with molecular biology emphasis program is designed for students seeking a rigorous, laboratory-intensive curriculum to prepare them for health-related professions, research jobs or graduate programs in a number of areas related to molecular biology.
This specialized Biology major requires 37 credit hours including 11 required Biology courses (26–29 credit hours) and Biology elective courses (7-11 credit hours) plus cognate courses in Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. This track allows students to receive the strong background in fundamental biology required of all majors, while also specializing in the area of molecular biology. Students will follow the program outlined below.
Biology Courses: Required
26–29 credit hours
- BIOL 101 General Biology I (3)
- BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab (1)
- BIOL 102 General Biology II (3)
- BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab (1)
- BIOL 251 Cell Biology (3)
- BIOL 265 Ecology (3)
- BIOL 282 Genetics (3)
- BIOL 283 Genetics Lab (1)
- BIOL 366 Cell Physiology and Biochemistry (3)
ONE of the following:
- BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3)
- BIOL 387 Genomics (3)
- BIOL 388 Bioinformatics (3)
ONE of the following:
- BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2)
- BIOL 390 Molecular Biology Lab (4)
- BIOL 391 Forensic Molecular Biology (5)
- BIOL 396 Research (3)
- BIOL 398 Internship (1–3)
*Topics must be approved by Biology Department
Biology Courses: Electives
8–11 credit hours
- BIOL 252 Cell Biology Lab (1)
- BIOL 302 Microbiology (4)
- BIOL 314 Advanced Microbiology (3)
- BIOL 315 Immunology (4)
- BIOL 317 Models of Human Diseases (3)
- BIOL 318 General Virology (3)
- BIOL 319 Evolution (3)
- BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2)**
- BIOL 377 Molecular Pathogenesis (3)
- BIOL 381 Epigenetics (3)
- BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3)**
- BIOL 387 Genomics (3) **
- BIOL 388 Bioinformatics (3)**
- BIOL 390 Molecular Biology Lab (4) **
- BIOL 391 Forensic Molecular Biology (5) **
- BIOL 396 Research (Capstone Course)
- BIOL 398 Internship (Capstone Course) (1–3) **
** If not taken as a requirement
Chemistry
16 credit hours
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3) *
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry B (3) *
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab B (1)
- CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry A (3) **
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry B (3) **
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab B (1)
*OR CHEM 105, CHEM 106
**OR CHEM 221, CHEM 222
Mathematics
6 credit hours
- MATH 131 OR 161 Calculus I (3/4)
- MATH 132 OR 162 Calculus II (3/4)
Physics
8 credit hours
- PHYS 111 Physics I (PHYS 111K or PHYS 125 may be substituted) (3/3/4)
- PHYS 111L Physics Lab I (1)
- PHYS 112 Physics II (PHYS 112K or PHYS 126 may be substituted) (3/3/4)
- PHYS 112L Physics Lab II (1)
Suggested Course Sequence
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the BS in Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS):
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101, 111 CHEM 101, 111 MATH 131 |
4 4 3 |
BIOL 102, 112 CHEM 102, 112 MATH 132 |
4 4 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 BIOL 265 CHEM 223, 225 |
3 3 4 |
BIOL 282 BIOL 283 CHEM 224, 226 |
3 1 4 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective (Molecular) BIOL Elective (Molecular) PHYS 111, 111L |
2–5 2–5 4 |
BIOL 366 BIOL 382 or 387 or 388 PHYS 112, 112L |
3 3 4 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Lab 366L or 390 or 391 or 396 or 398 |
2–5 | BIOL Elective (Molecular) BIOL Elective (Molecular) |
2–5 2–5 |
http://www.luc.edu/biology/bsinbiology/bsinbiologywithmolecularbiologyemphasis/#req
The recent rapid advances in the areas of genetics, molecular biology and related biotechnologies have created a strong demand for college graduates with specialized training in these areas. Hands-on experience in the use of the latest techniques is particularly important to this training.
The BS in Biology with molecular biology emphasis program is designed for students seeking a rigorous, laboratory-intensive curriculum to prepare them for health-related professions, research jobs or graduate programs in a number of areas related to molecular biology.
This specialized Biology major requires 37 credit hours including 11 required Biology courses (26–29 credit hours) and Biology elective courses (7-11 credit hours) plus cognate courses in Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. This track allows students to receive the strong background in fundamental biology required of all majors, while also specializing in the area of molecular biology. Students will follow the program outlined below.
Biology Courses: Required
26–29 credit hours
- BIOL 101 General Biology I (3)
- BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab (1)
- BIOL 102 General Biology II (3)
- BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab (1)
- BIOL 251 Cell Biology (3)
- BIOL 265 Ecology (3)
- BIOL 282 Genetics (3)
- BIOL 283 Genetics Lab (1)
- BIOL 366 Cell Physiology and Biochemistry (3)
ONE of the following:
- BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3)
- BIOL 387 Genomics (3)
- BIOL 388 Bioinformatics (3)
ONE of the following:
- BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2)
- BIOL 390 Molecular Biology Lab (4)
- BIOL 391 Forensic Molecular Biology (5)
- BIOL 396 Research (3)
- BIOL 398 Internship (1–3)
*Topics must be approved by Biology Department
Biology Courses: Electives
8–11 credit hours
- BIOL 252 Cell Biology Lab (1)
- BIOL 302 Microbiology (4)
- BIOL 314 Advanced Microbiology (3)
- BIOL 315 Immunology (4)
- BIOL 317 Models of Human Diseases (3)
- BIOL 318 General Virology (3)
- BIOL 319 Evolution (3)
- BIOL 366L Biochemistry Lab (2)**
- BIOL 377 Molecular Pathogenesis (3)
- BIOL 381 Epigenetics (3)
- BIOL 382 Molecular Genetics (3)**
- BIOL 387 Genomics (3) **
- BIOL 388 Bioinformatics (3)**
- BIOL 390 Molecular Biology Lab (4) **
- BIOL 391 Forensic Molecular Biology (5) **
- BIOL 396 Research (Capstone Course)
- BIOL 398 Internship (Capstone Course) (1–3) **
** If not taken as a requirement
Chemistry
16 credit hours
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3) *
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry B (3) *
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab B (1)
- CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry A (3) **
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry B (3) **
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab B (1)
*OR CHEM 105, CHEM 106
**OR CHEM 221, CHEM 222
Mathematics
6 credit hours
- MATH 131 OR 161 Calculus I (3/4)
- MATH 132 OR 162 Calculus II (3/4)
Physics
8 credit hours
- PHYS 111 Physics I (PHYS 111K or PHYS 125 may be substituted) (3/3/4)
- PHYS 111L Physics Lab I (1)
- PHYS 112 Physics II (PHYS 112K or PHYS 126 may be substituted) (3/3/4)
- PHYS 112L Physics Lab II (1)
Suggested Course Sequence
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the BS in Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS):
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101, 111 CHEM 101, 111 MATH 131 |
4 4 3 |
BIOL 102, 112 CHEM 102, 112 MATH 132 |
4 4 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 BIOL 265 CHEM 223, 225 |
3 3 4 |
BIOL 282 BIOL 283 CHEM 224, 226 |
3 1 4 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective (Molecular) BIOL Elective (Molecular) PHYS 111, 111L |
2–5 2–5 4 |
BIOL 366 BIOL 382 or 387 or 388 PHYS 112, 112L |
3 3 4 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Lab 366L or 390 or 391 or 396 or 398 |
2–5 | BIOL Elective (Molecular) BIOL Elective (Molecular) |
2–5 2–5 |
http://www.luc.edu/biology/bsinbiology/bsinbiologywithmolecularbiologyemphasis/#req