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Curriculum in
Genetics

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.

 
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
(Th-Pr)
Cr
  
Second Semester
(Th-Pr)
Cr
AGLS 101 Agricultural Systems
(1-0)
1
   BIOL 114 Introductory Biology
(3-0)
3
BIOL 113 Introductory Biology
(3-0)
3
   BIOL 124 Introductory Biology Lab .
(0-3)
1
BIOL 123 Introductory Biology Lab.
(0-3)
1
   CHEM 102 Fund. of Chemistry II
(3-3)
4
CHEM 101 Fund. of Chemistry I
(3-3)
4
   MATH 171 Analyt. Geometry/Calculus 5
(4-0)
4
ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric 1
(3-0)
3
   American history elective
3
GENE 105 Perspectives in Genetics
(2-0)
2
   ** KINE 199 Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
1
** KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity
(0-2)
1
    
16
 
15
    
 
SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
Required Course
(Th-Pr)
Credit
BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I or GENE 432 Lab. in Molecular Genetics
(0-6)
2
BICH 440 Biochemistry I
(3-0)
3
BICH 441 Biochemistry II
(3-0)
3
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I
(3-0)
3
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II
(3-0)
3
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab. I
(0-3)
1
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Lab.
(0-3)
1
CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis
(2-0)
2
CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis
(2-0)
2
CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Lab.
(0-3)
1
CHEM 320 Instrumental Analysis Lab.
(0-6)
2
ENGL 301 Technical Writing
(3-0)
3
GENE 302 Genetics
(3-3)
4
GENE 412 Population 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
GENE 285/491 Research 3
4
MATH 172 Calculus 5
(4-0)
4
MICR 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology or BIOL 413 and BIOL 423
4
PHYS 201 College Physics
(3-3)
4
PHYS 202 College Physics
(3-3)
4
POLS 206 American National Government
(3-0)
3
POLS 207 State and Local Government
(3-0)
3
STAT 302 Statistical Methods
(3-0)
3
*American history elective
3
Genetics electives
6
Humanities electives 1
3
International and cultural diversity electives 4
6
Social and behavioral sciences electives
3
Visual and performing arts elective 1
3
Free electives 2
10
 
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NOTES: 1. To be selected from the University Core Curriculum.

2. Often used for a minor degree in chemistry, mathematics, modern languages, or philosophy, or for a double major in biochemistry. See advisor.

3 Only two hours of GENE 285 may apply towards the total of four.

4. Must have 6 hours selected from the approved list (see the International and Cultural Diversity table). Courses may also be used to fulfill other University Core Curriculum requirements. See advisor.

5. 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 Kinesiology requirements.