Cell Biology & Neuroscience Option
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| BIOH 185 - Integrated Physiology I | 4 | |
| CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I & CHMY 142 - College Chemistry I Lab | 4 | |
| M 171Q - Calculus I | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives** | 3 | |
| BIOB 260 - Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 | |
| CHMY 143 - College Chemistry II & CHMY 144 - College Chemistry II Lab | 4 | |
| M 172 - Calculus II | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives** | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHMY 321 - Organic Chemistry I & CHMY 322 - Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 | |
| NEUR 313 - Neurophysiology | 3 | |
| PHSX 205 - College Physics I | 4 | |
| STAT 332 - Statistics for Scientists and Engineers | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives** | 1 | |
| BIOH 320 - Biomedical Genetics | 3 | |
| CHMY 323 - Organic Chemistry II & CHMY 324 - Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 | |
| PHSX 207 - College Physics II | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives** | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| BCH 380 - Biochemistry & BCH 381 - Biochemistry Lab or BCH 441 and BCH 442 | 5 | |
| University Core and Electives** | 10 | |
| BIOB 425 - Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| WRIT 201 - College Writing II or WRIT 221 - Intermediate Tech Writing or HONR 202IH - Texts and Critics: Knowledge & Imagination II | 3 | |
| BIOB 420 - Evolution | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives** | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| University Core and Electives** | 15 | |
| BIOB 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone (see advisor for other options) | 2 | |
| University Core and Electives | 13 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Total Program Credits: | 120 | |
| ** | A minimum of 21 additional elective credits. See department advisor for full list of electives. |
The curriculum in the Cell Biology and Neuroscience option provides a strong background for students who are interested in a career in research or teaching in cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology or neuroscience. This option provides the opportunity to take the courses necessary to make a competitive application to graduate school or to obtain a technical position.