Molecular Biology

This interdisciplinary major is focused on biology and the physical sciences and incorporates a significant amount of mathematics. The major is research oriented and is designed to prepare students for graduate studies or medical school, as well as careers in biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing a major in Molecular Biology should demonstrate the ability to:

Understand foundational scientific principles and findings in current molecular biology.
Discuss and analyze original scientific research articles in molecular biology.
Interpret data, including identification of control versus experimental samples.
Design controlled experiments to test specific hypotheses.

Advisors: J. Armstrong, P. Chandrangsu, P. Ferree, F. Finseth, Z. Wilson

Programs

Molecular Biology Major