Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

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 the University of Nevada, Reno

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.

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.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (74 units)

• BIOL 190A - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture (3 units)
• BIOL 191A - Introduction Organismal Biology Lecture (3 units) CO4
• 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 (3 units) CO14
• 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)

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• PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab (4 units) CO4L OR
• PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 AND
• PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L

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• PHYS 152 - General Physics II & Lab (4 units) CO4L OR
• PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 AND
• PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) CO4L

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• APST 270 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units) CO2
• Upper division AGSC, BIOL, CHEM, MICRO elective (BIOL 395  is not an acceptable elective) (3 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (7-10 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

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