California State University, Dominguez Hills
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Carson, USA
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STUDY FORMAT
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Key Summary
About: The Cellular and Molecular Biology program focuses on studying the fundamental mechanisms of life at the cellular and molecular levels. It emphasizes understanding cellular processes, gene regulation, and molecular interactions through a combination of theoretical knowledge and laboratory experience. The program typically spans two years and prepares students with critical research skills and techniques.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths such as research scientists, laboratory managers, and biotechnology consultants. Potential employers include academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and research organizations.
Introduction
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The Biology Program at CSU Dominguez Hills is designed to provide students with intensive, progressive and balanced learning experiences in cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, population and community biology, and environmental science.
The Biology Department offers students seven programs from which to choose:
- An undergraduate program which awards the Bachelor of Arts Degree;
- Three undergraduate major options that award the Bachelor of Science Degree: a Cellular and Molecular Biology Option, an Ecology and Environmental Biology Option and a Microbiology Option;
- Two minor programs: a General Minor and a Microbiology Minor;
- A Biological Science Subject Matter Preparation Program for students pursuing a secondary teaching credential;
- A graduate program which awards the Master of Science Degree.
Admissions
Curriculum
In addition to the Biology major requirements, modules for the Cellular and Molecular Biology Option include:
- Principles of Biology I
- Principles of Biology Lab I
- Principles of Biology II
- Principles of Biology II Lab
- Principles of Biology III
- Principles of Biology Lab III
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Biology Laboratory
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Elementary Statistics and Probability
- Survey of Calculus for Management and Life Sciences
- Calculus I
- Elements of Physics I
- Elements of Physics II
- General Physics I
- General Physics II
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Cell And Genetics Lab
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Senior Project
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Lab I
- Organic Chemistry Lab I
- Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry Lab II
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Physiology Laboratory
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Physiology Laboratory
- Developmental Biology
- Developmental Biology Lab
- General Microbiology
- General Microbiology Lab