Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Science

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
CABNR Advising Center
(775)784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu
FA 236

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (14 units)

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L *
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Fine Arts (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4 units) *

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)

CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 units) *
CHEM 241L- Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I (1 units) *
BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology (4 units) *
PHYS 151 - General Physics I (4 units) CO4L *
Social Science (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (16 units)

CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 units) * AND
CHEM 242L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II (1 unit) *
PHYS 152 - General Physics II (4 units) CO4L *
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
Humanities (3 units) Required: PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) CO10, CO11
General Elective (2 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15-17 units)

BCH 408 - Senior Thesis II (3 units) CO14
BCH 413 - Molecular Biophysics (3 units)
BCH 421 - Proseminar (1 unit)
Biological Science Elective (3 units)
Elective (5-7 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.