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Course: Molecular Biology
There’s a range of complexity in life on earth. You can see an amoeba, a complete organism that consists of just one cell, under a microscope. Or you can look in a mirror and see a human being, made up of trillions of cells working together.
In both the amoeba and the human, the cell is a complex, functioning structure, with parts and chemical processes that define what the organism is and does. In molecular biology, you’ll study the cell and gain an understanding of how it works.
Molecular biology majors explore cells, their characteristics, parts, and chemical processes. You’ll pay special attention to how molecules control a cell’s activities and growth.
Are You Ready To...?
- Spend time on a computer, recording and analyzing data
- Spend time outside of class doing research and reading journals
- Balance lab work with lecture courses
- Work with other students to understand difficult problems
It Helps To Be...
Curious about why living things are the way they are and act the way they act. If you want to understand the mechanisms behind life, this is a great major for you.
College Checklist
- Does the program focus more on preparing students for medical school or the biotechnology industry? Which direction most interests you?
- What lab equipment will you have access to?
- Will you be able to conduct your own research?
- How much research work will you be able to do with professors?
Did You Know?
Work in this field affects our daily lives. You can thank molecular biology for genetically modified corn, for example.
Course Spotlight
In an introductory molecular biology course, you’ll learn the basics: what a cell is, how it’s constructed, and how it does what it needs to do, all based on its chemistry. You’ll learn about the chemical properties of macromolecules, which are large molecules like proteins and nucleic acids that tell the cell what to do. You’ll also learn how enzymes and DNA work.