Cellular and Molecular Biology (BS)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Lindenwood University.
The BS in cellular and molecular biology requires 67-69 credit hours. You will study subjects like genetics, cell biology, and chemistry. You will also get to study topics like biological diversity, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, and immunology.
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
26 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 24000 Introduction to Biological Diversity
- BSC 24400 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
- BSC 24800 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
- BSC 28500 Methods and Writing for Biology
- BSC 40400 Cell Biology
- BSC 40800 Genetics
- BSC 46400 Evolution
- BSC 48800 Genetics of Evolution
Biological Sciences Elective Coursework
10 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 28000 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
- BSC 30200 Biometry I: Introduction to R
- BSC 35300 Microbiology
- BSC 35800 Parasitology
- BSC 36800 Biology in Society
- BSC 37400 Embryogenesis
- BSC 41300 Immunology
- BSC 42200/CHM 42200 Biochemistry: Metabolism
- BSC 48000 Independent Research
Students may use up to 6 credit hours of BSC 48000 for this requirement.
Alternatively, other 30000-level or above courses may be an accepted electives with prior approval by the department.
Chemistry and Mathematics Coursework
22 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
Additional Coursework
10-12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Choose one of the following two-course sets:
- Option 1
- MTH 17300 Survey of Calculus
- PHY 25100 Introductory Physics I
- PHY 25200 Introductory Physics II
or
- Option 2
- MTH 27100 Calculus I
- MTH 27200 Calculus II