Towson University - Biology |
| New Curriculum: Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration |
| Completion of this concentration provides background for advanced studies in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, and diverse fields that involve molecular tools in research. In addition, students may select this concentration as preparation for professional degree programs in Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine or for a career in biology education, biomedical research, or fields that integrate biology with other disciplines such as business or law. Students completing this concentration are encouraged to take at least two upper level labs among the elective courses within this concentration. Students are encouraged to participate in a research experience or as an intern (e.g. BIOL 491 Independent Research in Biology; BIOL 493 Internship in Biology; BIOL 498 Honors Research; or BIOL 499 Senior Thesis in Biology). They should consult with their advisor regarding these opportunities. (Don't have an advisor? Contact the Department of Biological Sciences) |
| Requirements |
| Core Courses
(13 credits) Breadth Courses (14-23 credits) Same as required for the Biology major with the following provision: Take both of the following: BIOL 408 (Cell Biology) 4 credits BIOL 409 (Molecular Biology) 3 credits Elective Courses (11-14 credits) Choose one of the following: BIOL 410 (Molecular Biology Lab) 2 credits BIOL 312 (Genetics Lab) 2 credits CHEM 356 (Biochemistry Lab) 2 credits Choose two of the following: BIOL 315 (Medical Microbiology) 4 credits BIOL 360 (Histology) 4 credits BIOL 367 (Endocrinology) 3 credits BIOL 403 (Advanced Genetics) 3 credits BIOL 421 (Immunology) 4 credits BIOL 428 (Virology) 3 credits CHEM 351 (Biochemistry I) 3 credits MBBB 301 (Introduction to Bioinformatics) 3 credits Free Elective (3-4 credits) Select one elective from the lists of electives in any Biology concentration. If Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 213) was selected for the physiology breadth, that may satisfy the Free Elective requirement after successfully completing Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 214). Ancillary Courses (24-30 credits) As required for the Biology major. Recommended Courses One of the following: MATH 273 (Calculus I) 4 credits MATH 211 (Calculus for Applications) 4 credits |