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Biomolecular Science Concentration Requirements

1) Required Foundation

Chemistry

Biology

**Chemistry 125:  Structural Chemistry and Equilibrium

*Biology 125: Cellular Biology and Genetics

*Chemistry 126:   Energies and Rates of Chemical Reactions

Biology 126: Evolution and Diversity

Chemistry 247:   Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 253:   Synthesis Lab (0.25)

Chemistry 248:   Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 254:   Synthesis Lab (0.25)

Chemistry 379:   Biochemistry I
Chemistry 373:   Experimental  Biochemistry (0.25)

Biology 233:  Intermediate Genetics

Biomolecular Science

BmolS 201:   Explorations in Biomolecular Science (0.25)

*Chemistry-Biology 125/126/127 may be taken in place of Chemistry 125, 126 and Biology 125
**Chemistry 121 and 123 may be taken in place of Chemistry 125

2) Advanced Electives

Students must choose at least two of the following upper level, investigatory courses.

  • Biology 315: Principles of Bioinformatics
  • Biology 341: Cell Physiology
  • Biology 364: Molecular Biology
  • Biology 372: Developmental Biology
  • Chemistry 384: Bioanalytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry 385: Biochemistry II
  • Chemistry 391: when taught as Biophysical Chemistry
  • Other 300-level courses by BmolS committee review. For example, courses in molecular evolution or pharmacology will be considered on a case-by-case basis

3) Experiential Learning Component

Each concentrator must take part in an experimentally based research experience or employment that takes biomolecular sciences beyond the traditional classroom. This can occur either on or off campus. This should be pre-approved by the BmolS Steering Committee and supported after the fact by a letter from a supervisor.