2019-2020 Academic Catalog

Nov 25, 2024

2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS

Descriptions:

The Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB BS) will focus on preparing students for careers in fields including, but not limited to, drug manufacturing and design, agriculture, forensic science (crime lab science), academic/clinical/industrial research and development, science education, and scientific writing. Additionally, the BMB BS degree will prepare students for further professional training in human and veterinary medicine, physical therapy, physician assistancy, dentistry, pharmacy and optometry.

Admission Requirements:

Requirements for direct admission into the BMB Bachelor of Science degree program will require a minimum high school GPA of 3.0, a math score minimum of 22 on the ACT or 520 on the SAT. Students must also have completed the Ohio Core Curriculum, or the equivalent core curriculum from other states. These requirements are more stringent than those set by Wright State University in general, which has lower minimum requirements for GPA and SAT (or ACT) scores, and exception criteria for students who have not completed the Ohio Core Curriculum.

Students who have been admitted to Wright State University, but not the BMB BS degree program, and wish to apply to our program must complete BIO 1120, BIO 1150, CHM 1210 and CHM 1220 with their associated labs, and attain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in these courses.

Program Learning Outcomes:

The main goal of our program is to prepare students for careers in fields related to biochemistry and molecular biology and/or admission into graduate and professional degree programs. The BMB BS Program will follow the foundational and threshold concepts and skills accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). It is our intention that our major will serve as a personalized program for accelerated students who seek more individualized attention than would be possible at institutions with larger enrollments.

Beyond the content knowledge endorsed by ASBMB, our curriculum uses cutting edge science education pedagogies such as active learning, flipped classrooms and formative assessment to build skills in teamwork, critical thinking, scientific reasoning and oral/written communication. Additionally, within the curriculum there are many opportunities for students to be associated with hands-on, up-to-date research through independent studies, undergraduate research projects and authentic research laboratory experiences.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honors Program:

The BMB Honors Program allows qualified students to carry out sustained independent projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. Students pursuing a major in BMB who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in their CoSM courses and obtained a B or better in all their BMB courses may apply to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to pursue an Honors Program. Application for admission should be made by students who are currently taking, or have completed BMB 4210: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I. Students interested in the Honors Program should seek additional information on the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology website.

For more information visit:

You may also contact:

College of Science and Mathematics Advising Center

106 Oelman Hall

(937) 775-3180

cosm-advisors@wright.edu

Department Chair: Dr. Madhavi Kadakia

Undergraduate Program Director: Dr. Chad Campbell

Program Requirements:

Wright State Core: 43 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2130 - Research Writing and Argumentation: Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Departmental Requirements and Electives: 17 Hours

BMB Non-independent Study Elective Courses*: 9 credit hours

Additional Approved CoSM Courses: 8 credit hours

+++One course must contain a lab component+++

* BMB 4950 may count for 3 credits

Related Course Requirements: 34.5

BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 3140 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3.5
CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

General Electives: 4.5 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Note: For graduation credit, all CoSM courses require a grade of C or better.

Approved CoSM Electives Courses

ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 3100L - Human Structure Funct I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 3120L - Human Structure and Function II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5
BIO 2140R - Introduction to Cell Biology Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 2310L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 3120 - General Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 5
BIO 3120L - General Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 3200 - Introduction to Immunology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 3250 - Basic Cell Culture Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 3250L - Basic Cell Culture Techniques Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 3810 - Introduction to Bioinformatics Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4060 - Evolutionary Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4090 - Introduction to R with Applications in Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4200 - Designing Biological Experiments Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4420 - Advanced Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4460 - Advanced Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4480 - Advanced Cell Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4490 - Genetic Screens using RNAi Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4810 - Algorithms for Bioinformatics Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4010 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): .5 to 5
BMB 4400 - Human Microbiome Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4444 - Cell Signaling Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4450 - Medical Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4630 - Fundamental Principles of NMR Spectroscopy & Imaging Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4700 - Molecular Biology of RNA Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4750 - Molecular Biology of Cancer Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4880 - Independent Reading in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
BMB 4950 - Honors Research in Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 3 to 9
BMB 4990 - Undergraduate Research Credit Hour(s): 1 to 10
CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3510 - Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3510L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3510R - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 3520 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3520L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3520R - Physical Chemistry II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
NEU 3100 - How the Nervous System Works I Credit Hour(s): 4
NEU 3200 - How the Nervous System Works II Credit Hour(s): 4
NEU 3400 - Advanced Neuroscience Lab Techniques: Microscopy Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4300 - Biostatistics Credit Hour(s): 3
or Any other course approved by the program director that is related to your course of study

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS (GPS)