Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2021-22 College of Liberal Arts Program: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Major Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology MajorMeet the Faculty The biochemistry/molecular biology major is an interdepartmental major offered by the biology and chemistry departments that provides students with a strong background in chemistry and biology with an emphasis on molecular aspects. Through selected electives, students may concentrate on specific areas of interest. Students have excellent opportunities within the departments of biology and chemistry to engage in independent research projects. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological laboratories, and further study in the health professions or graduate research institutions. Note that biochemistry/molecular biology majors may not double major, or minor, in biology or chemistry. To declare this major, a student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in at least two (2) of the courses taken at Rollins listed in the major requirements. At least seven (7) courses required for the Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major must be taken at Rollins College or as part of a Rollins sanctioned program. |
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Major RequirementsNine (9) core courses and an additional 18 semester hours of elective course credit are required. | ||||
Core Courses | ||||
Biology | ||||
Course Name | Crs: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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BIO 120 - General Biology I | ||||
BIO 121 - General Biology II | ||||
BIO 341 - Molecular Biology Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 220/220L. | ||||
Chemistry | ||||
Course Name | Crs: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
CHM 120 - Chemistry I Prereq(s): Completion of Math Skills Inventory | ||||
CHM 121 - Chemistry II Prereq(s): CHM 120 or CHM 130 or consent. | ||||
CHM 220/220L - Organic Chemistry I Prereq(s): C- in CHM 121 or CHM 131 or consent. | ||||
CHM 221/221L - Organic Chemistry II Prereq(s): CHM 220/220L. | ||||
Biochemistry | ||||
Course Name | Crs: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
BCH 335 - Biochemistry Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 221/221L. | ||||
BCH 435 - Advanced Biochemistry Prereq(s): BCH 335 and senior standing. | ||||
ElectivesMinimum eighteen (18) semester credit hours chosen from the following list. At least two of these electives must be courses with a lab. A minimum of six (6) credits each must bear the CHM and BIO prefixes. | ||||
Course Name | Crs: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
BIO 308 - Genetics Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131. | ||||
BIO 310 - Microbial Genetics Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 | ||||
BIO 311 - Plant Physiology Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131. | ||||
BIO 312 - Animal Physiology Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131. | ||||
BIO 329 - Microbial Physiology Prereq(s): BIO 229 and CHM 121 or CHM 131 | ||||
BIO 360 - Cell Biology Prereq(s): BIO 121 and CHM 121 or CHM 131. | ||||
BIO 370 - Developmental Biology Prereq(s): BIO 308 or BIO 341 . | ||||
BCH 498 - Independent Study: Research I and II Prereq(s): instructor’s consent for I and II; senior standing and BCH 498 for II. | ||||
BCH 499 - Independent Study: Research I and II Prereq(s): instructor’s consent for I and II; senior standing and BCH 498 for II. | ||||
CHM 301 - Inorganic Chemistry Prereq(s): CHM 221/221L or consent. | ||||
CHM 305 - Physical Chemistry I Prereq(s): CHM 121 or CHM 131 or consent. | ||||
CHM 306 - Physical Chemistry II Prereq(s): CHM 305. | ||||
CHM 320 - Analytical Chemistry Prereq(s): CHM 221/221L | ||||
CHM 420 - Medicinal Chemistry Prereq(s): BCH 335 | ||||
CHM 460 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Prereq(s): Determined by instructor. | ||||
PSY 324 - CN: Neuropsychology Prereq(s): PSY 155. | ||||
PSY 326 - BB: Physiological Psychology Prereq(s): PSY 155. | ||||
RecommendationsStudents preparing for graduate programs in biology or professional schools, in health-related areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy, need a thorough introduction to physics and possibly calculus. Therefore, they should take PHY 120 and PHY 121 or PHY 131 and (a) calculus course(s). Students contemplating careers and graduate study in biochemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry should include PHY 120 and PHY 121 or PHY 131, MAT 111 and MAT 112, and a full year of physical chemistry – CHM 305 and CHM 306. | ||||
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