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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS



Overview

The program provides students with a rigorous background in both the biological and physical sciences with an emphasis on the chemistry of life processes. Following introductory courses in biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology, students study advanced topics in biochemistry, including biotechnology, human disease, and physical biochemistry. Two semesters of laboratory research are required, typically as an independent research project in the laboratory of a faculty member, together with electives in microbiology, immunology, genetics, and/or developmental biology.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology MS(Therapeutics Discovery)(non-thesis) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Bioinformatics MS(non-thesis) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing MBB(non-thesis) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Comparative Biomedical Sciences MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Public Health MPH(Environmental Health Science)(non-thesis) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(non-thesis) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology BS/Public Health MPH(Health Policy and Management)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Dr. Michael Adams adams@bmb.uga.edu (706) 542-2060

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area IV World Language Course

CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
Spring Year 1

Area IV World Language Course

CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV World Language Course

BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 2211-2211D  Modern Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2211L  Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1

Area V History Course (choose one course from the following):

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 2
BIOL 1108  Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
CHEM 2212-2212D  Modern Organic Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 2212L  Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
GENE 3200-3200D  Genetics 4
POLS 1101  American Government 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
BCMB 4010/6010  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I 4
BCMB 4960R  Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I 4

Environmental Awareness Course

PHYS 1211-1211L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
Spring Year 3
BCMB 4020/6020  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II 3
BCMB 4970R  Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II 4
PHYS 1212-1212L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics 4

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

BCMB 3600  Genomics and Bioinformatics 3
CBIO 3600  Developmental Biology 4
CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 4100/6100-4100D/6100D  Immunology 4
CBIO 4320/6320  Stem Cell Biology 3
MIBO 3500  Introductory Microbiology 3
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Area V Social Science Course

BCMB(CHEM) 4110/6110  Physical Biochemistry 3
BCMB 4120/6120  Human Biochemistry and Disease 4

Franklin College Fine Arts/Philosophy/Religion Course

Franklin College Multicultural/Literature Course

Spring Year 4
CBIO 3400  Cell Biology 4

Cultural Diversity Course

Franklin College Fine Arts/Philosophy/Religion Course

PEDB Course

Upper Division Elective

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

BCMB 3433  (Maymester, Cortona Italy) Biology for Medicine 4
BCMB 4130  Human Biochemistry II 3
BCMB(ENTO)(BTEC) 4200/6200  Biotechnology 3
Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements