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Lower Division Core Program

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Undergraduate Major Program

Typical Lower Division Course Sequence

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Majors complete chemistry, math, molecular biology & biochemistry, physics and statistics requirements, as well as other lower division electives, typically within their first two years.  Although there are many variations, the following is a suggested schedule for a student's first four (4) terms. Students considering a Joint Major should check the lower division requirements specific to the Joint programs with Chemistry, Business Administration or Computing Science.

Term 1  
BISC 101-4 Introduction to Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
MATH 154-3 Mathematics for the Life Sciences I
Elective (e.g., B-Hum, B-Soc, or a lower division W course)
   
Term 2  
BISC 102-4 Introduction to Biology
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
Elective (e.g., B-Hum, B-Soc, or a lower division W course)
   
Term 3  
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I
MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
BISC 202-3 Genetics
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
   
Term 4  
MBB 229-3 Introductory Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Laboratory
MBB 231-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB 110-3 Data Analysis for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
CHEM 282-2 Organic Chemistry II
Elective (e.g., B-Hum, B-Soc, or a lower division W course)