B.S. Biological Sciences
Concentration in Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology
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The Concentration in Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology is intended for
students interested in a flexible curriculum education focused on the related fields of genetics,
cell biology, and developmental biology. This concentration will prepare students for careers in
basic and biomedically-oriented research or post-baccalaureate education in the health professions.
The requirements include upper division courses in genetics, cell, and developmental biology and in
the subdiscipline of Comparative Genomics. Elective courses permit students to further focus their
education in one or more of these areas. The major in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in
Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology consists of a minimum of 37 semester hours in required life
science courses, and a minimum of 16 semester hours in related fields, a three-semester-hour statistics
course, plus a three-semester-hour advanced mathematics course included in the General Studies
Requirement. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required in all course work in the major and related
fields. Required courses are as follows:
Core requirements (15 hours):
BIO 187 General Biology (4)
BIO 188 General Biology (4)
BIO 340 General Genetics (4)
---or--- BIO 341 Genetic Analysis (5)
BIO 345 Organic Evolution (3)
Concentration requirements (14 hours):
BIO 351 Developmental Anatomy (3)
BIO 353 Cell Biology (3)
BIO 446 Principles in Human Genetics (3)
---or--- MBB/PLB 350 Applied Genetics (4)
---or--- MBB 343 Genetic Engineering and Society (4)
BIO 456 Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution (3)
---or--- BIO 455 Introduction to Comparative Genomics (3)
BIO 495 Undergraduate Thesis (2). A Capstone Experience that will involve a semester of independent study
in the lab of an ASU faculty member participating in the Life Sciences major. The focus
of the project will vary according to the interests of the student and laboratory.
Electives (8 hours):
Eight hours of upper division electives chosen in consultation with an advisor from an
approved list (list follows):
Related fields (16 hours):
CHM 113 General Chemistry I (4)
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (4)
Organic Chemistry Options
CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry SQ1 (3)
CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory SQ1 (1)
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CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I (3)
CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II (3)
CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Physics Options
PHY 101 Introduction to Physics SQ (4 hours)
——— or ———
PHY 111 General Physics SQ2 (3)
PHY 112 General Physics SQ2 (3)
PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory SQ2 (1)
PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory SQ2 (1)
Math Proficiency (6 hours; 3 as a General Studies Requirement):
STP 226 Elementary Statistics (3)
---or--- STP 231 Statistics for Biosciences (3)
MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences (3)
Elective credit options (will not appear in catalog):
BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3)
BIO 302 Cancer and Heart Disease (3)
BIO 343 Genetic Engineering and Society (4)
BIO 352 Developmental Anatomy Lab (2)
BIO 360 Animal Physiology (3)
BIO 416 Professional Values in Science. (3)
BIO 450 Advanced Developmental Biology (3)
BIO 451 Cell Biotechnology Lab (3)
MBB 445 Tech in Mol Biol/Genetics (2)
MIC 394 Medical Immunology (3)
MIC 420 Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Foundations (3)
MIC 421 Experimental Immunology (2)
MIC 441 Bacterial Genetics (3)
MIC 442 Bacterial Genetics Laboratory (1)
PLB 394 Plant Morphology/Evolution (3)
PLB 444 Plant Growth and Development (3)
MBB 446 Tech in Mol Biol/Genetics Lab (2)
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