The program listed below is a suggested curriculum for students pursuing cellular and molecular biology. The program meets all of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree with a major in biology and minors in chemistry and physical science at Pittsburg State University. This program will provide training to prepare a student for employment in the biotechnology field, forensics, or pharmaceutical development upon graduation, or pursuit of further studies at the graduate level.
General Education Requirements* (38-44 hours)
Basic Skills** (12 hours)
General Education Electives (26-32 hours)
Sciences*** (0 hours)
Social Studies (3 hours)
Political Studies (3 hours)
Producing and Consuming (5-6 hours)
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (2-3 hours)
Cultural Studies (3-5 hours)
Health and Well-Being (4-6 hours)
Human Heritage (6 hours)
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. See General Education Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees.
**Math requirement suggested MATH 150 Calculus I.
***General education sciences are satisfied by course requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
* At least one credit hour is required for BIOL 602 and research must be done with faculty member.
Choose from College Physics I and II or Engineering Physics I and II
TOTAL hours for Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Emphasis (124 hours)
