2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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


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This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Term One


Total: 14 Credit Hours


Total: 16 Credit Hours


Total: 16 Credit Hours


Total: 13.5 Credit Hours


Total: 14.5 Credit Hours


Term Six


Total: 16 Credit Hours


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

  • Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Term Eight


  • LS Elective - Advanced Science Course (3000/4000 level)  Credits / Units: 7
  • Approved Capstone Credits / Units: 1 - 3

  • Credit Hour(s): 3
  • GE - General Elective Credits / Units: 3

Total: 14 -16 Credit Hours


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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