Program Overview
biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCMB) major prepares students for careers at the critically important interface between biology, chemistry and physics, many of which are in high demand.
Our curriculum follows national guidelines from our professional organization, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). It emphasizes the molecular aspects of biology and life science aspects of chemistry. It emphasizes student-centered curricula, early participation in research and broad-based skills development.
B.A. Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts major is intended to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing cross-disciplinary careers that merge a strong science background with a field of its application. These fields include medicine, bioinformatics, forensics, management, marketing, education, public relations, biophysics, biotechnology law and others upon approval of the BCMB Board of Directors.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
BIO 012
& 012L | GENERAL/PRE-PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGY I
and GENERAL/PRE-PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGY I LAB | 4 |
BIO 018
& 018L | INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
and ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB | 4 |
| BIO 105 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 3 |
BIO 129
& 129L | MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY
and MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB | 5 |
| BIO 165 | CELL BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIO 186 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BIO 187L | APPLIED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LAB | 1-2 |
| CHEM 001 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB | 1 |
| CHEM 004 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB | 1 |
| CHEM 097 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 3 |
| CHEM 098 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB | 1 |
| CHEM 108 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| CHEM 110 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB | 1 |
| CHEM 130 | BIOCHEMISTRY I: FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| CHEM 131 | BIOCHEMISTRY I: FUNDAMENTALS LAB | 1 |
| CHEM 132 | BIOCHEMISTRY II: METABOLISM | 3 |
| CHEM 133 | BIOCHEMISTRY II: METABOLISM LAB | 1 |
| BCMB 195 | BCMB SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 1 |
| ENG 063 | AMERICAN WRITING SINCE 1960 | 3 |
| HSCI 095 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 1 |
| PSY 001 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSY 076 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| 1-12 |
| ADVANCED MOLECULAR LS LAB | |
| BCMB INTERNSHIP | |
| BCMB RESEARCH | |
| |
| 3-4 |
| BIOLOGY RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| STATISTICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES | |
| INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS | |
| INTRODUCTION TO R AND SAS | |
| STATISTICS I | |
| 3 |
| HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | |
| CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY | |
| ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING | |
| 4-8 |
| VIROLOGY | |
| BIOINFORMATICS | |
| DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY | |
| NEUROPHYSIOLOGY | |
| IMMUNOLOGY | |
| HUMAN GENETICS | |
| STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY | |
| REGULATORY BIOLOGY | |
| THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS | |
| NEUROCHEMISTRY | |
| MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS | |
| 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 74-91 |
In addition to programmatic requirements, students are responsible for satisfying all requirements of the Drake Curriculum, including Areas of Inquiry (AOI).
Student must also satisfy university graduation requirements for all undergraduate students.