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Suggested
Schedule of Studies for Genetics and Cell Biology
Genetics and cell biology are interdisciplinary sciences that are fundamental to all fields of modern biology. The program affords students the opportunity to study with scientists who represent a wide range of research interests in plant, animal, and microbial genetics and cell biology. Undergraduates who major in genetics and cell biology will be well prepared to work as high-level technicians in the biotechnology industry or in university and government laboratories. An undergraduate degree also prepares students for entry into professional schools related to medicine as well as into graduate school programs leading to the Master's and PhD degrees in a variety of areas in agriculture and basic science. Students who receive Master's and PhD degrees obtain positions in basic and applied genetics at universities, federal departments and laboratories, private industry, including biotechnology and plant and animal breeding, and in specialized medical research.
At the graduate level, the school offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Genetics and Cell Biology and Doctor of Philosophy (Genetics and Cell Biology).
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Overview
Course Requirements
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Genetics and Cell Biology
A grade of C or better is required in all MBioS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail.
Freshman Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 105[P] |
4 |
Chem 106 [P] |
4 |
English 101 [W] |
3 |
Biol 107 [B] |
4 |
GenEd 110 [A] |
3 |
GenEd 111 [A] |
3 |
Biol 106 [B] |
4 |
Math 140 or 171 [N] |
4 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 240* |
4 |
Phys 102 or 202 [P] |
4 |
| Phys 101 or 201 [P] |
4 |
MBioS 303 |
4 |
MBioS 301 |
4 |
MBioS 304 [M] |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] |
3 |
Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
* Pre-med students and those interested in advaced degrees should take Chem 340, 341 and 342, a one year course in organic chemistry.
Junior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
Advanced MBioS course* |
3 |
MBioS 427 |
3 |
MBioS 401 |
3 |
Communication Proficiency [W,C] |
3 |
Elective |
3-4 |
Advanced MBioS course* |
3 |
Intercultural [I,G,K] |
3 |
Math 172, Stat 212 [N], or 412 |
3-4 |
MBioS 498 or 499* |
3 |
Complete Writing Portfolio |
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* Advanced MBioS course: Selected from Biol 452 [M], 519, MBioS 402[M], 420, 422, 423, 426, 498, 499, 501, 521.
* E Mic 586 or 587 may be substituted for MBioS 498 or 499.
Senior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 402 [M] or Biol 452 [M] |
2-3 |
Electives |
9 |
Electives |
5-7 |
Tier III Course [T]* |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K]* |
3 |
MBioS 490 [M] or 492 [M] |
1-2 |
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Biological Science Electives* |
3 |
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* Biological Science Elective: selected from A S 330, 428, CropS 445, MBioS 302, 413, 440, 441, 442, 443, 450, 454, 478, Biol 315, 320, 321, 352, 353, 372, 405.
Honors Students
Honors students complete Honors Requirements in place of General Education Requirements.
For Information on Academic Program
E-mail: smbugrad@wsu.edu
Phone Number: 509-335-1276
Office: Abelson 301
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