Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate a strong fundamental knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology and the application of scientific concepts to research. (QR)
• design a hypothesis-driven research project following the scientific method. (CT)
• demonstrate sound scientific writing and speaking skills by preparing a research thesis or similar document, and by presenting talks for scientific peers and the general public. (C)

Contact Information

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
145 Howard Medical Sciences
(775) 784-6031

For questions about academic advising:

All incoming, students, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors should contact:

CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236  
(775) 784-1634

cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu

Seniors should contact their faculty mentor:

Dr. Patricia Ellison (A-L) – ellison@unr.edu

Dr. Hanna Damke (M-Z) – damke@unr.edu

Juniors should contact Dr. Hanna Damke – damke@unr.edu for research laboratory placement for senior thesis.

All students can contact their faculty mentor for career advising:

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 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

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.

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.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirement (74-76 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (5-10 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.