Advanced Molecular Biology Option
This option is available within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- OSU-Cascades
The Advanced Molecular Biology option is designed for students interested in pursuing graduate work in molecular life sciences or entering the workforce in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. It provides advanced training in genomics, epigenetics and other areas of current research in molecular biology, in addition to the core courses in the major. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research, and up to six research credits can be applied to the electives. Faculty advisors work with students to help them identify electives, research opportunities, and professional internships that align with their interests.
Option Code: 972
Options follow the learning outcomes of the major. For this option, refer to the learning outcomes of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| Select 22 or more credits from the following courses: | 22 | |
| MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS LABORATORY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| SENSORY NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY OF DRUGS OF ABUSE | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6 credits allowed) | ||
| APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR MODELING | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL DATA SCIENCES | ||
| COMPARATIVE GENOMICS | ||
| FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS | ||
| GENETICS | ||
| EVOLUTION (cannot double-count in major core) | ||
| GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
| BACTERIAL MOLECULAR GENETICS | ||
| IMMUNOLOGY | ||
| IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
| MICROBIAL GENOME EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY | ||
| VIROLOGY | ||
| THE HUMAN MICROBIOME | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | ||
or ST 411 | METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF TOXICOLOGY | ||
| GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Option Code: 972