Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

Description

The program provides the student with a well- rounded general education emphasizing the biological and chemical sciences and provides specific training in the major field through a sequence of biochemistry and molecular biology courses taken primarily during the student’s junior and senior years. A minor in biochemistry is also available.

The bachelor of science degree with a major in biochemistry and molecular biology prepares students for medical school and other professional schools, graduate school, and for careers in life, agricultural and medical sciences. Active areas of research by department faculty include molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology of plants, insects and humans. Students with a specific interest in any of these areas should contact the department as early as possible for advisement.

Contact Information

Howard Medical Sciences
(775) 784-6031

Veronica Zepeda (freshman) - vzepeda@unr.edu
Patricia Ellison (A - L) - ellison@unr.edu
Hanna Damke (M - Z) - damke@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (71 units)

• BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
• BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
• BIOL 315 - Cell Biology (3 units)
• BCH 110 - Success Strategies in Biochemistry (2 units) (required of entering fall freshmen only)
• BCH 121 - Current Issues in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1 unit) (required of freshmen only)
• BCH 303 - Biochemical Analysis (3 units)
• BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
• BCH 403 - Biochemistry Lab (2 units)
• BCH 405 - Molecular Biology (3 units)
• BCH 406 - Molecular Biology Laboratory (3 units)
• BCH 407 - Senior Thesis I (3 units)

• BCH 408 - Senior Thesis II  (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone requirement above.)

• BCH 413 - Molecular Biophysics (3 units)
• BCH 417 - Metabolic Regulation (3 units)
• BCH 420 - Proseminar (1 unit)
• BCH 421 - Proseminar (1 unit)
• CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
• CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
• CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 units) (CHEM 347  accepted with advisor’s approval)
• CHEM 425 - Biophysical Chemistry (3 units)
• MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
• PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units) OR
• PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) AND
• PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
• PHYS 152 - General Physics II & Lab (4 units) OR
• PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) AND
• PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)
• APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)
• Upper division AGSC, BIOL, CHEM elective (BIOL 395  is not an acceptable elective) (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (5-10 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule