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Major in Cell and Molecular Biology: 35-37 credit hours of biology and biochemistry courses, plus 28-33 credits of required support courses in other departments. Courses are to be chosen with advisor approval and always include applicable laboratory corequisites.

Required Courses: BL 155, 156, 157, 158, 213, 215 or 470, 301 or 459, 465; CH 435-437; plus two courses from: BL 159 and 160, 301, 310, 399 (3 cr.), 410, 459, 470, 471, 475.

Required Support Courses: CH 141-144, (or 151H, 153), CH 221-224; MT 135, MT 228, PH 125-126.

BL 155-158 is the normal introductory sequence for cell and molecular biology majors. If, for a reason acceptable to the department, BL 157 and 158 are taken separately from BL 155 and 156, the student is expected to take BL 155 and 156 or their equivalents before taking the laboratory courses. Entering freshmen will receive advanced placement and/or advanced standing in accord with scores as described in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Note: Students may earn a degree in only one of the Biology majors. Double and triple majors in biology are not permitted.

Note: A maximum of 3 credits of BL 398 and BL 399 combined will beaccepted for any of the biology majors.

Comprehensive Examination: Students in all biology majors are required to pass the Major Field Test (MFT) in Biology within 12 months prior to their anticipated graduation date.