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Department of Biology

Concentration in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics (Bachelor of Science in Biology)

Students on Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 requirements CLBIMGNCON

The Concentration in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics provides an in-depth course of study focused on the molecular mechanisms of gene regulation, inheritance, and cellular function.

Requirements

The concentration requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
  1. Cell Biology. One (1) course:
    • BIOL-L 312 Cell Biology
  2. Biochemistry. One (1) course:
    • BIOT-T 440 Structure, Function, and Regulation of Biomolecules
    • CHEM-C 383 Human Biochemistry
    • CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
    • CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
  3. Advanced Skills Lecture. One (1) course:
    • BIOL-B 371 Ecological Plant Physiology
    • BIOL-L 410 Topical Issues in Biology (topics approved by Director of Undergraduate Studies)
    • BIOL-L 411 Advanced Gene Regulation: Transcription, Epigenetics, and Human Disease
    • BIOL-L 412 Analysis of Cancer Research
    • BIOL-L 413 Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside
    • BIOL-L 417 Developmental Biology and Stem Cells
    • BIOL-L 485 Genetics, Models of Human Disease, and Critical Analysis of Biological Research
    • BIOL-L 486 Advanced Cell Biology
    • BIOL-L 487 Molecular Mechanism of Development and Disease
    • BIOL-M 416 Biology of AIDS
    • BIOL-Z 462 Genetics of Behavior
    • BIOL-Z 466 Endocrinology
  4. Lecture Elective. One (1) course:
    • Additional course from the Advanced Skills Lecture list
    • BIOL-B 373 Mechanisms of Plant Development
    • BIOL-L 331 Introduction to Human Genetics
    • BIOL-L 321 Human Immunology
    • BIOL-L 388 Digital Biology: A Survey of Topics in Bioinformatics and Genomics
    • BIOL-L 410 Topical Issues in Biology (Approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies required)
    • BIOL-M 430 Virology Lecture
    • MSCI-M 480 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER: CELL SIGNALING AND FATE
  5. Required Laboratory. One (1) course:
    • BIOL-L 313 Cell Biology Laboratory
    • BIOL-L 319 Genetics Laboratory
  6. Elective Laboratory. One (1) course:
    • Additional course from the Required Laboratory list
    • BIOL-L 323 Molecular Biology Laboratory
    • BIOL-L 324 Human Molecular Biology Laboratory
    • BIOL-M 435 Viral Tissue Culture Laboratory
    • BIOL-S 211 Molecular Biology, Honors (up to one (1) credit hour may count toward the Concentration Hours requirement)
    • BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2 (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
    • BIOL-Z 469 Endocrinology Laboratory
    • BIOT-T 315 Biotechnology Laboratory
    • BIOT-T 425 Laboratory in Macromolecular Production, Purification, and Characterization
    • BIOT-X 325 ASURE Biotechnology Research Lab 2
    • ANAT-A 464 HUMAN TISSUE BIOLOGY
  7. Biology Concentration Residency.
    1. Two (2) advanced (300–499 level) lecture courses in the concentration must be taken on the IU Bloomington campus
    2. Two (2) advanced (300–499 level) lab courses in the concentration must be taken on the IU Bloomington campus
  8. Concentration GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. Concentration GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the concentration—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
    2. Concentration Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the concentration.
    3. Concentration Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the concentration must be completed at the 300–499 level.

Concentration Area Courses

Courses that may apply toward the Credit Hours and GPA requirements in this academic program include all courses listed on the requirement course lists at the time the course was taken as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent.

This program of study cannot be combined with the following:

  • Concentration in Integrative and Organismal Biology (Bachelor of Science in Biology) (INORGBICON)
  • Concentration in the Biology of Disease (Bachelor of Science in Biology) (BIOLDISCON)

Exceptions to and substitutions for concentration requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.