Biology BS

Flexibility in course selection permits students to fulfill various requirements for postgraduate and professional schools. The molecular biology program is designed to prepare students for careers in molecular biological research, teaching, and medical or other health professional schools. Students have also progressed from a B.S. in Molecular Biology to careers in business, law, public health policy and genetic counseling.

MOLB Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Students will acquire fundamental understanding of molecular biological processes, learn laboratory and analytical skills, and develop competency in oral and written communication of scientific results and reviews. The MOLB Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are listed in categories, followed by the Bloom’s taxonomy level targeted by each PLO.

Fundamental principles in Molecular Biology

1. Apply foundational concepts in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics in answering challenge questions in formative activities or summative assessments. (Bloom 3)

2. Use core molecular biological principles in comprehension of primary research articles and reviews. (Bloom 3, 6)

3. Integrate molecular biological concepts with principles in related fields such as developmental biology, molecular genetics, plant biology, immunology, endocrinology, physiology, clinical biochemistry and genetic disorders in developing an interdisciplinary understanding of molecular mechanisms.