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B.S., Biology with Molecular Biology Concentration
To complete the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with the molecular bioogy concentration you must complete 68 - 74 semester hours of course work, including 4 semester hours in mathematics, 19 semester hours in chemistry, 8 semester hours in physics, and 40 semester hours in biology. Please note: You should consult with an advisor to determine which biology courses will be most applicable to your interests and career goals. You must maintain at least a 2.0 average in all biology courses attempted and a 2.0 average in all biology courses taken at UAB in order to graduate. The current UAB course repeat policy will be used in calculating the grade point average. A minimum of nine semester hours in the major must be taken at UAB. Transfer students should be aware of the Department of Biology's policy regarding transfer credit. Students entering Fall 2010 or later must complete a Major Fields Test and Capstone course- BY 408, BY 430, BY 494, or BY 497 for graduation.
Course Requirements Complete the following courses:
Mathematics
Chemistry CH 115 General Chemistry I and CH 116 General Chemistry Laboratory CH 117 General Chemistry II and CH 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory CH 235 Organic Chemistry I and CH 236 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory CH 237 Organic Chemistry II and CH 238 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory CH 460 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Physics PH 201 College Physics I and PH 201L College Physics Lab I PH 202 College Physics II and PH 202L College Physics Lab II OR PH 221 General Physics and PH221L General Physics Lab I PH 222 General Physics II and PH 222L General Physics Lab II
Biology BY 124 Introductory Biology II
Molecular Biology Track Courses Complete all of the following courses: BY 245 Fundamental Scientific Investigation BY 271 Biology of Microorganisms
Molecular Biology Electives Complete any three of the following courses: BY 431 Principles of DNA Technology BY 433 Advanced Molecular Genetics
Remaining biology requirements can be selected from general biology courses.
Note: You cannot apply BY 101, 102, 107, 111, 112, 116, or 261 toward the biology major. At least 9 hours must be 400-level or higher.
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