The concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology explores how the techniques of molecular biology and genetics are used to understand cell function. As with the previous Molecular Biology Concentration, this concentration allows Biology majors to focus on a molecular approach to biological problems by combining lecture and seminar coursework with training in laboratory research. The list of course electives is organized into two categories: Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics and Genomics. Advanced Experimental Research is required for the concentration.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 36. Double majors may entail more course units.
With permission of the Undergraduate Chair, two course units away or LPS courses may count toward the Biology major. This limit does not apply to Study Abroad.