Cell, Molecular and Medical Biology, Emphasis
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Course | ||
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I 1 | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| Select one of the following math requirements: | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | ||
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| BSC 491 | Capstone Experience 2 | 2 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Area of Emphasis - Specific | ||
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Select 4 of the following: | 15-16 | |
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Principles Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of Genetics | ||
| Principles of Human Anatomy (and BSC 332L) | ||
| Principles of Human Physiology (and BSC 334L) | ||
| Vertebrate Embryology | ||
| Select 6 of the following: | ||
| Vertebrate Embryology | ||
| Microbiology Lab | ||
| Principles of Evolution | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Cellular Physiology | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| BSC 423 | Comp Vertebrate Anatomy | 4 |
| BSC 424 | Animal Parasitology | 4 |
| BSC 426 | Medical Entomology | 4 |
| BSC 428 | Neuroscience | 3 |
| BSC 438 | Emerging Infect Diseases | 3 |
| BSC 443 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| BSC 448 | Introductory Immunology | 3 |
| BSC 450 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BSC 451 | Molecular Medicine | 3 |
| BSC 454 | Princ Adv Techn Mol Biol | 3 |
| BSC 456 | Genes and Development | 3 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC Technical electives: Select three 300- or 400-level BSC or closely related courses for technical electives. The courses must be approved by the department chair. | 9 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
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BSC 104 Introduction to Biology and BSC 105 Human Biology will not substitute for BSC 120 Principles of Biology and BSC 121 Principles of Biology for a major in the Department of Biological Sciences.
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Capstone Experience: It is the responsibility of each student to consult his/her advisor regarding details of meeting the capstone requirement. The capstone may be a traditional independent study research project under the supervision of a faculty member selected by the student, participation in a classroom-based capstone course, or the development and implementation of an internship, co-op, or community-based project. Students must have completed
a minimum of 16 hours of BSC coursework before they will be
permitted to register for Capstone.
Major Information
- Students must pass BSC 120 Principles of Biology I and earn a grade of C or better in BSC 121 Principles of Biology, CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry I, and CHM 212 Principles Chemistry II before they can enroll in any upper-level BSC course except BSC 227 Human Anatomy, BSC 228 Human Physiology and BSC 250 Microbiol & Human Disease.
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- The CHM coursework provides a Chemical Sciences minor.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a 2nd minor or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II Humanities requirement as well as the University writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change. Please consult each semesters schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- MTH 140 Applied Calculus requires ACT Mathematics score of 24 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 24 will be placed in the appropriate prerequisite mathematics courses.
- All Biological Science majors are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of credits in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Semester Plan
The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to teaching students about the science of life from molecular to global scales. A degree in Biological Sciences prepares students for careers and graduate study in diverse fields such as human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, biomedical and pharmaceutical research, environmental consulting, wildlife ecology, and K12 or higher education. Students completing the Area of Emphasis in Cell, Molecular and Medical Biology will be prepared for a wide range of careers in fields including biotechnology, cell biology, medicine and/or medical research.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| MTH 140 | Applied Calculus or Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 3-5 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16-18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC Core Course | 3-4 | |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) (Core II Social Science) or Introductory Sociology (CT) | 3 |
| Free Elective (MTH 122 recommended for PHY prerequisite) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC Core Course | 3-4 | |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| Area of Emphasis elective (BSC 417 recommended) | 3 | |
| Core I Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC Core Course | 3-4 | |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Emphasis Elective (CHM 365 recommended) | 3 | |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC Core Course | 3-4 | |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 491 | Capstone Experience | 2 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 119-125 | |