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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biological Sciences Major, BS – Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration (uTrack Requirements)

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Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Requirements for Biological Sciences Major – Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration

Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
BIOL 150 * or BIOL 158   3 MATH 119  or ACT Math 25
3Engaged Inquiries : BIOL 159 * or BIOL 167 * 2 BIOL 150 * or BIOL 159 * or BIOL 160 * or CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * with a grade of C or better
CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * or CHEM 128 *  4  
ENGL 101 * (or equivalent) 3  
MATH 132 *, MATH 141 *, MATH 147 *, or MATH 151 *  3-4  
Term 2
BIOL 160 * or BIOL 168 *  3 ENGL 101 * 
CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 138 *  4 Select an additional course from: BIOL 150 * or BIOL 160 * or CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * or CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * with a grade of C or better
ENGL 102 * (or equivalent) 3  
MATH 142 *, MATH 148 *, or MATH 152 *  3-4  
Global Citizenship – US  Elective* 3  
Term 3
BIOL 240   4 Select an additional course from: BIOL 150 * or BIOL 160 * or CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * with a grade of C or better
CHEM 260  or CHEM 268   2  
CHEM 269   1  
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3  
PHYS 221 *  4  
Term 4
BIOL 220  or BIOL 260  or BIOL 280   2-3 ENGL 102 * 
CHEM 360  or CHEM 368   3 CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 260  with a grade of C or better
CHEM 359   1 Select an additional course from: BIOL 160 * or BIOL 220  or BIOL 240  or BIOL 260  or BIOL 280  with a grade of C or better
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3  
PHYS 222 *  4  
1Elective 1  
Term 5
Arts and Humanities   Lit/Phil/Rel Thought * 3 BIOL 240  with a grade of C or better
BCMB 311   3 CHEM 260  with a grade of C or better
BCMB 401     4  
Social Sciences * 3  
3Applied Oral Communication   (BCMB 452 * or BCMB 452R * or BCMB 455 *) 1-3  
Term 6
Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (major) 3 Complete a total of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours
BCMB 402 , BCMB 405 , or BCMB 412   4  
3Written Communication  Elective* (BCMB 409 *) 3  
Oral Communication  Elective* 3  
2Connections 3  
Term 7
BCMB 321 , BCMB 415 , or BCMB 440   3 Complete a total of at least 24 upper-division (300-400) hours
Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (major laboratory course): 3BCMB 322 * or 3BCMB 419 * or 3BCMB 452 * or 3BCMB 452R * or BCMB 403   2  
Non-U.S. History* 3  
Social Sciences  Elective* 3  
2Connections 3  
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 2  
Term 8
Arts and Humanities  Elective* 3 Complete a total of at least 42 upper-division (300-400) hours
Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (major) 4  
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* 3  
2Connections 3  
Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 3  
TOTAL (minimum) 120  
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements . 
1 All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
2 The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
3 The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core  requirement as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core  requirement using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.

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