Students who select Molecular and Cell Biology as their major will receive a strong background in the cellular and molecular aspects of biology with particular emphasis on eukaryotes. The major provides an excellent foundation for a career in biotechnology, genetic engineering, MD/PhD programs or basic biological research.

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Grade of C or better required.

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Must be completed by start of 5th full semester.

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Students may not use MATH 142 to satisfy this requirement.

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Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106. Other students may choose HIST 105 and HIST 106 or any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas history). 

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Students successfully completing the required four semesters of upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.

The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 119 , CHEM 120 , CHEM 257 (orCHEM 227 & CHEM 237), CHEM 258 (orCHEM 228 & CHEM 238), MATH 147, MATH 148 or STAT 201.

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Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere.  (Except AGLS 101; ASCC 101, ASCC 102, ASCC 289; BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, BIOL 206; CHEM 106, CHEM 116; MATH 102, MATH 142.) Only one KINE 199 may be used as a general elective. 

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Directed electives choose from list below.

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Two courses in the major must be designated as writing intensive. 

Total Program Hours 120

Directed Electives