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Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Biology is the study of life and living organisms. Students study life
on a broad scale; from the molecular level to entire ecosystems. Biology
emphasizes the relationship of structure to function in biological systems,
how anatomical, cellular, and molecular structures are related to biological
functions of development, regulation, movement, growth, and reproduction.
Because the discipline itself is so broad, it is necessary for student
to study overlapping fields such as mathematics and chemistry.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology is offered to undergraduates
through the University’s Biology department, and focuses on giving
students a more in-depth preparation for advance study in the biomedical
sciences. This program requires additional specialized coursework with
respect to the B.A. program and a two semester laboratory research
experience, as well as participation of students in an original research
project. These additional research projects are sponsored and supervised
by a faculty member, and students are expected to complete written
summaries of their work.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://www.bio.jhu.edu/Undergrad/Default.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Introductory Chemistry I, 030.101
- General Chemistry Lab I, 030.105
- Calculus I, 110.106
- Elective H or S courses to begin fulfilling distribution requirements
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major(BS):http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/MolCellBioMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Molecular and Cellular Biology:
- Operating scientific equipment
- Applying biological theories
- Designing experiments and recording results
- Applying scientific concepts to problems
- Reasoning logically to evaluate the effects of phenomena
- Attention to detail
- Reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Biology?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/biology.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Biology:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/sheets/biological.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers, and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: November 12, 2009 |
