Biological Sciences, BS, Cell/Molecular Biology & Health Sciences Concentration Program (GPS)

Term One

• BIO1110 - Freshman Seminar in Biological Sciences Credits / Units: 1

• BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4 (lab included)
• CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2

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• MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Two

• BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4 (lab included)
• CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2

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• STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4 or
• STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

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• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• BIO 2100 - Orientation Seminar in Biological Sciences Credit Hour(s): 1
• BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
• BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4

• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credits / Units: 3

• BIO 2310L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Term Four

• BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5
• CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
• CORE - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 3140 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3.5
• BIO 3140R - Molecular Biology Laboratory Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
• BMB 4001 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 3

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• BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
• LS Elective - Approved Cell/Mol courses (3000/4000 level) Credit Hour(s): 5
• Core - WSU Core Course Credit Hour(s): 6

Term Seven

• General Electives Credits / Units: 2

• LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level)  Credits / Units: 8

• Core - WSU Core Course Credits / Units: 3

• BIO 4460 - Advanced Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level)  Credits / Units: 7

• Approved Capstone Credits / Units: 1 - 3

• BIO 4420 - Advanced Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credits / Units: 3

Approved Upper-level Electives

• BIO 3100 - Clinical Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 3110 - Clinical Microbiology Lab Credit Hour(s): 2
• BIO 3700 - Bioethics Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 3710 - Forensic DNA Profiling Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 4060 - Evolutionary Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 4080 - Writing in the Biological Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 4200 - Designing Biological Experiments Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 4240 - Disease Ecology and Evolution Credit Hour(s): 3
• BIO 4440 - Plant Physiology Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 4600 - Population Genetics Credit Hour(s): 4
• BIO 4760 - Human Parasitology and Mycology Credit Hour(s): 3

Program Description

Biological Sciences, BS, Cell/Molecular Biology & Health Sciences Concentration Program Description:

Students interested in studying molecular and cellular processes that govern normal physiological and disease states of living organisms may pursue their B.S. degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology. This concentration emphasizes gaining fundamental knowledge in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and physiology. Also, the Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration streamlines the process for students to complete the requirements for admission to medical school or other health professional schools (e.g., physical therapy, dentistry, veterinarian, optometry). The versatile B.S. degree in Biological Sciences also opens opportunities for further education in a diverse array of graduate programs and training in general or biomedical research. Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in biology include successfully completing the required courses, with a GPA of at least 2.25 for all biology-specific courses, as well as completing university and college degree requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences, BS, Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration Learning Objectives: 

Students pursuing a Cell/Molecular Biology and Health Sciences concentration will:

• Explain the regulation of fundamental biological processes based on the structure and function of biomolecules and cellular components.
• Describe how changes at the molecular and cellular level influence all levels of biological organization, ranging from individual cells to multicellular organisms to populations and ecosystems.
• Identify and explain the molecular basis of heredity, and how changes in genes and genomes lead to changes in heritable traits in families and populations.
• Recognize the role of genetic variation in the process of evolution and how natural selection influences genes, genomes, types of specialized cells, tissues, organs, and the whole organism.
• Integrate concepts in chemistry, physics and molecular biology in order to understand cell physiology.
• Implement common and advanced cell and molecular biology laboratory practices to investigate biological phenomena.
• Critique and professionally present, both orally and in writing, primary research literature in the areas of cell and molecular biology, genetics, and physiology.

Biological Sciences, BS, Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Graduates with a Cell/Molecular Biology and Health Sciences concentration can:

• Explain the regulation of fundamental biological processes based on the structure and function of biomolecules and cellular components.
• Describe how changes at the molecular and cellular level influence all levels of biological organization, ranging from individual cells to multicellular organisms to populations and ecosystems.
• Identify and explain the molecular basis of heredity, and how changes in genes and genomes lead to changes in heritable traits in families and populations.
• Recognize the role of genetic variation in the process of evolution and how natural selection influences genes, genomes, types of specialized cells, tissues, organs, and the whole organism.
• Integrate concepts in chemistry, physics and molecular biology in order to understand cell physiology.
• Implement common and advanced cell and molecular biology laboratory practices to investigate biological phenomena.
• Critique and professionally present, both orally and in writing, primary research literature in the areas of cell and molecular biology, genetics, and physiology.

  Biological Department Entrance Requirements

  All students are eligible to be directly admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences program.

  For more information about undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences, please contact:

  College of Science and Mathematics Advising Center

  106 Oelman Hall

  (937) 775-3180

  cosm-advisors@wright.edu

  Department Chair:  Dr. Lynn Hartzler

  Academic Advisors:  Courtney Smith, Matt Skira, Sarah Cicora, Laura Marker

  For more information visit:

• Biological Sciences, BS
• Department of Biological Sciences
• College of Science and Mathematics
  

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