Requirements
Core
| BMS 102 | Introduction to Biomolecular Science | 3 |
| BMS 103 | Introduction to Biomolecular Science Laboratory | 1 |
| BMS 190 | Introduction to Research I | .5 |
| BMS 201 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BMS 290 | Introduction to Research II | .5 |
| BMS 390 | Independent Research in Biomolecular Science | 1 |
| BMS 491 | Advanced Independent Research in Biomolecular Science | 1 TO 3 |
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| either the General Program or the Biotechnology Specialization, which follow. | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
BMS 102 and BMS 103: BIO 121 may be substituted for BMS 102/BMS 103.
General Program
This program offers a curricular focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms that is integrated with organismal physiology and emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory instruction and independent student research. This degree is appropriate for students wishing to prepare for professional training in medicine or for graduate study in such areas as genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, or cell physiology.
General Program Requirements
Directed Electives (additional credits to total 35 credits in the major, chosen from the following):
BMS 380: 3 credits only of this 6-credit course
Biotechnology Specialization
This program offers a strong focus on the principles of cell and molecular biology and emphasizes the practice of biomolecular research. It is designed to prepare students for advanced study in the biomolecular sciences or careers that use the concepts and techniques of molecular and cellular biology.
This program requires completion of the core, plus four laboratory courses, including:
Biotechnology Specialization Requirements
Directed Electives
| BMS 306 | Genetics | 3 |
| BMS 307 | Genomics | 4 |
| BMS 320 | Histology | 2 |
| BMS 321 | Experimental Developmental Biology | 2 |
| BMS 340 | Biomolecular Techniques | 2 |
| BMS 391 | Internship in Biomolecular Science | 1 TO 3 |
| BMS 415 | Advanced Exploration in Cell, Molecular, and Physiological Biology | 3 |
| BMS 416 | Experimental Microbiology | 2 |
| BMS 490 | Topics in Biomolecular Sciences | 1 to 4 |
| BMS 496 | Capstone in Biosynthesis, Bioenergetics and Metabolic Regulation | 3 |
| BMS 497 | Biosynthesis, Bioenergetics and Metabolic Regulation Laboratory | 1 |
| BMS 499 | Undergraduate Thesis in Biomolecular Sciences | 1 |
| CHEM 354 | Foundations of Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 455 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 456 | Toxicology | 3 |
| CHEM 458 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO 449 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
BIO 450
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Related Requirements
In addition to the 35 credits in the major, made up of the core and one of the advanced components described above, the student must take:
Students must also maintain a student portfolio. While no minor is required for the BS in biomolecular sciences, a minor in science may be elected with a C- or better in courses required for Science Minor. Some related requirement courses may also be counted to fulfill appropriate portions of the student's general education program.
Cross-listed Courses
BMS 318, BMS 319, BMS 412, and BMS 413 are also listed in the course description section of the catalog with a BIO designator. These double- or cross-listed courses (i.e., BMS 318 and BIO 318) are considered fully equivalent.
500-Level Course Options
Undergraduate students who use the form, Enrollment in 500 Level Courses by Undergraduates, and who have at least 90 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher may (with the approval of the appropriate department chair and dean, School of Graduate Studies, and with appropriate prerequisites) choose any of the following 500-level courses in the directed elective portion of the advanced component of their major program:
| BMS 500 | Seminar in Biomolecular Science | |
| BMS 516 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BMS 519 | Physiology of Human Aging | 3 |
| BMS 540 | Advanced Topics in Biomolecular Science | 1 to 4 |
| BMS 562 | Developmental Biology | 3 |
| BMS 570 | Advanced Genetics | 3 |