Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
ObjectivesOur Major in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology provides undergraduate students with cutting-edge information on the molecular processes involved in cell function and differentiation. The curriculum consists of several core and elective disciplines that are updated yearly to reflect advances in the field. Most of the upper division courses integrate recent scientific articles and enable students to experience how new information is scrutinized and validated by the scientific community.
Course descriptionThe following series of classes is taken to prepare you for the upper division classes of your major:
General and Organic Chemistry Chem 14A, B, BL, C, CL, D
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Chem 20A, B, L, 30A, B, AL, BL
Calculus Math 3A, B, C
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Math 31A, B, 32A
Calculus-based Physics Physics 6A, B, C
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Physics 6A(H), B(H), C(H) **Best for students who already know the physical laws.
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Physics 1A, 1B, 1C, 4AL, 4BL
Life Science LS 1 (Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity)
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LS 2 w/lab (Cells, Tissues, and Organs)
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LS 3 w/lab (Intro to Molecular Biology)
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LS 4 w/lab (Genetics)