Mission & Student Learning Goals for a Major in Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry (B.S.)
The mission of the undergraduate program in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry (MCB) within the Department of Biological Sciences at Wagner College is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how chemical processes and molecular mechanisms impact biological systems.
Students complete courses in the chemical, physical and biological sciences including cell physiology,
molecular genetics, organic and biochemistry. Upper-level requirements and electives in the major
provide a focused, in-depth view of specialized topics and research methodologies. Students develop the
critical thinking, analytical, and technical skills necessary to be a creative, effective, and responsible
scientist.
- Requirements for a BS in Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry
- Checklist for a BS in Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry
Requirements for a Major in Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry (B.S.)
A minimum of 21 units with the following distribution:
Foundation requirements - 4 units as follows:
Biology 213, 215, 217 and 221
Upper-level requirements - 2 units as follows:
Biology 350, 360
Major Core - 4 units as follows:
MCB 310; CH517 & CH518; MI230 or MI521
Electives - 2 units chosen from the following:
Two 300-level or higher Biological Sciences
OR one 300-level or higher Biological Sciences and one Physical Sciences or Math
OR Research Track MCB493 and MCB494
Cognate courses - 7 units as follows:
Chemistry 111, 112, 211, and 212;
Math 121
Physics 131, 132 or Physics 141, 142;
Senior Learning Community and Capstone - 2 units:
Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry 400E (zero units)
Biology 400
MCB 491
A laboratory section must be taken as part of any course for which a laboratory section is offered. Lecture and laboratory must be taken concurrently.