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Nov 22, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.
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Description
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.
http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/cabnr/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology-bs
Contact Information
Incoming students, freshmen and sophomores should contact:
CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236
(775) 784-1634
student_center@cabnr.unr.edu
Juniors and seniors should contact their faculty advisor directly:
Dr. Patricia Ellison (A-L) - ellison@unr.edu
Dr. Hanna Damke (M-Z) - damke@unr.edu
Transfer to Nevada
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.
If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.
Graduation Requirements
Total Units |
120 |
Cumulative GPA |
2.0 |
University GPA |
2.0 |
Major GPA |
2.0 |
Residency Requirement |
30 Upper-Division Units at UNR |
Major Residency Requirement |
15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR |
Upper-Division Requirement |
40 Upper-Division Units |
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution |
60 Units |
I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4 units) - CO2
C. Silver Core Natural Sciences (8 units) - CO4, CO4L
Select one sequence:
D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Silver Core Fine Art (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (9 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9
The following courses count in the general education requirement:
B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses .
C. Global Context Course - CO11
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses .
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13
F. Application Course - CO14
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (74 units)
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (7-10 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
Use the Planner in MyNEVADA to build a custom graduation plan. Review and adjust the plan in each academic advisement session.
First Semester (16 units)
Second Semester (15 units)
First Semester (15 units)
Second Semester (16 units)
First Semester (15 units)
Second Semester (15 units)
First Semester (15 units)
Second Semester (13 units)
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