Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Interdisciplinary Major - Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
| Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.) | Hours | ||
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| General Education Core Requirements | 61-64 | ||
| Includes the following requirements: | |||
| BIO 1110, Principles of Biology I |
4
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| MTH 1080, Mathematical Inquiry or CSC 1020, Introduction to Computer Science |
3
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| PHY 1110 & 1120, or 2110 & 2120, Basic or General College Physics I & II |
8
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| MTH 1130, Pre-calculus or MTH 1210, Calculus | 3 | ||
| CAS 4015, Senior Capstone | 1 | ||
| Major Requirements | 55 | ||
| CEM 1610, General Chemistry I | 4 | ||
| CEM 1620, General Chemistry II | 4 | ||
| CEM 3310, Organic Chemistry I | 4 | ||
| CEM 3320, Organic Chemistry II | 4 | ||
| CEM 3410, Analytical Chemistry I | 4 | ||
| BMB 3510, Biochemistry I | 4 | ||
| BMB 3600, Biophysical Chemistry | 4 | ||
| BIO 2330, Genetics | 3 | ||
| BMB 2710, Laboratory Techniques | 1 | ||
| BIO 3120, Microbiology |
4
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| BIO 3160, General Physiology | 4 | ||
| BIO 3800, Molecular Biology |
4
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| BIO 3850, Cellular Biology | 4 | ||
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BIO 3040, Cancer Biology or |
3
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| BMB 3700, Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 1 | ||
| BMB 4700, Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II |
3
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| BMB 4710, Senior Seminar | 0 | ||
| Technical Requirements | 5 | ||
| MTH 1130, Pre-Calculus or MTH 1210, Calculus I (3 credits - Gen Ed.) |
1 | ||
| MTH 1151, Elementary Statistics for the Sciences | 3 | ||
| MTH 1160, Biostatistics Lab | 1 | ||
| Minor Requirements (This major does not require a minor) | 0 | ||
| Electives | 4-7 | ||
| Total | 128 | ||
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Courses (BMB)
BMB 2710-2720. Laboratory Techniques (1-2). Prerequisite: BIO 1110, BIO 2120, CEM 1620, and permission of instructor. An independent research experience with emphasis on learning techniques and skills utilized in the laboratory in preparation for BMB 4700. The research experience will be under the supervision of a selected faculty member. Upon completion of the work, a typewritten report will be required. The third digit represents the credit for the course.
BMB 3510. Biochemistry I (4). Prerequisite: CEM 3310, CEM 3320; or consent of instructor. The molecular structure and biological function of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and lipids are emphasized. An introduction to enzymology and metabolism is included. This course is cross-listed with CEM 3510. ($100.00 course fee).
BMB 3600. Biophysical Chemistry (4). Prerequisites: CEM 3320, PHY 1120, MTH 1150. An introduction to physical chemistry for students of the biological sciences. A discussion of thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, spectroscopy, and quantum mechanics as applied to the field of biochemistry. This course is cross-listed with CEM 3600. ($60.00 course fee).
BMB 3700. Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1). Prerequisites: Sixteen hours each in biology and chemistry. Discussion of biochemical and molecular research, including project design and literature review.
BMB 4300. Molecular Basis of Development (3). Prerequisite BIO 1110, BIO 2330, BIO 3800 or BIO 3850. An examination of the molecular and cellular processes underlying the embryonic development of organisms. The course will cover plants and invertebrate animals. The laboratory will include biochemical, genetic, and cellular investigations of cell cleavage, embryogenesis, and organogenesis. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee). Cross listed with BIO 4300.
BMB 4700. Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II (3). Prerequisites: BMB 3700. Completion of an independent laboratory research project under the supervision of a selected BMB faculty member. A poster of the student's work must be presented at the School of Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposim (SURS). ($50.00)
BMB 4710. Senior Seminar (0). Prerequisite: BMB 4700. The student will write and present a research paper based on the research completed in BMB 4700. The paper must be presented at the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium.
