Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Fall One

BMB 1000 - Freshman Seminar in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): 1
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Notes:

High school Chemistry I is required for enrollment in CHM 1210/L/R. Enrollment eligibility for CHEM 1210/L/R is also based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.

Spring One

BMB 1010 - Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): 1
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Two Wright State Core Choices (general education) Credit Hour(s): 6

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Two

BMB 2000 - Career Planning in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 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 Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2110R - Organic Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4
or
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Notes:

Enrollment eligibility for all math (MTH) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.

Spring Two

BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5
BMB 2100 - Introduction to Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 2
BMB 3030 - Research Ethics Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120R - Organic Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 14.5 Credit Hours

Fall Three

BIO 3140 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3.5
BMB 3850 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
Two Wright State Core Choices (general education) Credit Hour(s): 6

Total: 15.5 Credit Hours

Spring Three

BMB 3900 - Scientific Communications Credit Hour(s): 2 (IW)
BMB 4230 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3
Approved BMB Major Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Approved CoSM Major Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH or STT Major Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Fall Four

BMB 4000 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
or
BMB 4870 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar with Developing Researchers Credit Hour(s): 1
BMB 4020 - Research Perspectives Credit Hour(s): 1
BMB 4100 - Senior Reflection Credit Hour(s): 1 (IW)
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1110R - Principles of Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
or
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2400R - General Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Approved BMB Major Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Four

BMB 4000 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
or
BMB 4870 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar with Developing Researchers Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120R - Principles of Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
or
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410R - General Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Approved BMB Major Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Approved CoSM Major Elective Course Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Notes:

This is only one of many possible graduation plans, alterations may be made as necessary. Students should meet with their academic advisors to create a personalized graduation plan.
To progress to higher level courses, the prerequisite courses (if applicable) must be completed first.
All students must earn a minimum of 20 credit hours at the 3000 level or above.
Students must earn a grade of C or above in all BMB courses to count on the degree program.