College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Curriculum in Genetics
Curriculum in Genetics is administered by the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Genetics is one of the most exciting, rapidly expanding areas of agriculture, medicine and the basic life sciences. More than an independent discipline, it has become the basis for understanding many aspects of medical and agricultural systems, animal and plant diseases, and even animal behavior. Recent developments in molecular genetics have provided biotechnologies that will dramatically affect our lives from the improved diagnosis of human disease, to the production of viral-resistant crops, to environmental clean-up.
The undergraduate genetics curriculum allows the study of several different aspects of genetics, including population genetics, human genetics and genetic engineering. The genetics major is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced studies in all disciplines related to life sciences from medicine/veterinary medicine to genetic engineering. This basic science curriculum also has enough flexibility to allow a student to prepare for such diverse careers as forensics, medicine, business or law.
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
| Required Courses | (Th-Pr) | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric1 | (3-0) | 3 |
| *HIST American history electives | 6 | |
| Humanities elective1 | 3 | |
| International and cultural diversity electives4 | 6 | |
| ** KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity | (0-2) | 1 |
| **KINE 199 Required Physical Activity | (0-2) | 1 |
| POLS 206 American National Government | (3-0) | 3 |
| POLS 207 State and Local Government | (3-0) | 3 |
| Social and behavioral sciences electives1 | 3 | |
| Visual and performing arts elective1 | 3 | |
| 32 |
DEPARTMENTAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
| Required Course | (Th-Pr) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I or GENE 432 Lab. in Molecular Genetics |
(0-6) | 2 |
| BICH 440 and 441 Biochemistry I and II | (3-0) | 6 |
| BIOL 111 and 112 Introductory Biology I and II | (3-3) | 8 |
| CHEM 101 and 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry I and II | (3-3) | 8 |
| CHEM 227 and 228 Organic Chemistry I and II | (3-0) | 6 |
| CHEM 237 and 238 Organic Chemistry Lab. I and II | (0-3) | 2 |
| CHEM 316, 317, 318 and 320 Quantitative Analysis I and II and Laboratories | 7 | |
| ENGL 210 Scientific and Technical Writing or 301 Technical Writing |
(3-0) | 3 |
| GENE 105 Perspectives in Genetics | (2-0) | 2 |
| GENE 285 and 491 (Research)3 | 4 | |
| GENE 302 Principles of Genetics | (3-3) | 4 |
| GENE 412 Popultation and Ecological Genetics | (3-0) | 3 |
| GENE 431 Molecular Genetics | (3-0) | 3 |
| GENE 481 Genetics I Seminar | (1-0) | 1 |
| GENE 482 Genetics II Seminar | (1-0) | 1 |
| MATH 151 and 152 Engineering Mathematics I and II5 | (3-2) | 8 |
| MICR 351 or BIOL 413 and 423 or BIOL 430 Microbiology |
(3-3) | 4 |
| PHYS 201 and 202 or PHYS 218 and 219 College Physics I and II |
(3-3) | 8 |
| STAT 302 Statistical Methods | (3-0) | 3 |
| Genetics electives | 6 | |
| Free electives2 | 11 | |
total hours |
100 | |
NOTES:
- To be selected from the University Core Curriculum.
- Often used for a minor degree in chemistry, mathematics, modern languages, or philosophy, or for a double major in biochemistry. See advisor.
- Only two hours of GENE 285 may apply towards the total of four.
- Must have 6 hours selected from the approved list (see Univesity Core Curriculum, item 6). Courses may also be used to fulfill other University Core Curriculum requirements. See advisor.
- Select from MATH 151 or 171 and MATH 152 or 172.
It is recommended that students attempt to receive credit by examination for certain courses. Contact Measurement and Research Services for details as early as possible.
* See Requirement in Political Science (Government) and History.
** See University Core Curriculum, item 7.