University General Course Catalog 2020-2021

Dec 04, 2024

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

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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

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

demonstrate a strong fundamental knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology.
present clear scientific talks and demonstrate sound, scientific writing.

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 Print degree planner icon 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 Transferology 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. 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 Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: ENG 100 may substitute for ENG 101.Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 or ENG 100J.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (4 units) - CO2

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L

Select one sequence:

CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) CO4 AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) CO4, CO9 AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit) CO4L, CO9
OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L AND
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units) CO4L, CO9

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Core Requirements (9 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.