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BS in and (285721) MAP Sheet , and Physiology For students entering the degree program during the 2021-2022 curricular year.

University Core and Graduation Requirements Suggested Sequence of Courses University Core Requirements: FRESHMAN YEAR JUNIOR YEAR Requirements #Classes Hours Classes 1st Semester 5th Semester CELL 120 (Biological ) 3.0 CELL 360 3.0 Religion Cornerstones CHEM 105 4.0 CELL Experiential Learning (see major requirement #4) 1-2.0 Teachings and Doctrine of The Book of 1 2.0 REL A 275 First-Year Writing or American Heritage 3.0 CHEM 481 3.0 Mormon Religion Cornerstone Course 2.0 PWS 340 3.0 Quantitative Reasoning (if needed) 0–3.0 Civilization 1 Elective 3.0 Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel 1 2.0 REL A 250 Global & Cultural Awareness Elective 3.0 Religion Elective 2.0 Foundations of the Restoration 1 2.0 REL C 225 Total Hours 15-18.0 Total Hours 15–16.0 The Eternal Family 1 2.0 REL C 200 2nd Semester 6th Semester The Individual and Society BIO 250 2.0 CELL 362 3.0 American Heritage 1-2 3-6.0 from approved list CHEM 106 3.0 CELL 363 1.0 CHEM 107 1.0 CELL 382 3.0 Global and Cultural Awareness 1 3.0 from approved list PHSCS 105 3.0 Advanced Writing (WRTG 316 Recommended) 3.0 Skills First-Year Writing or American Heritage 3.0 Civilization 2 Elective 3.0 First Year Writing 1 3.0 from approved list Religion Cornerstone Course 2.0 Religion Elective 2.0 Total Hours 14.0 Total Hours 15.0 Advanced Written and Oral Communications 1 3.0 ENGL 316 recommended SOPHOMORE YEAR SENIOR YEAR 3rd Semester 7th Semester Quantitative Reasoning 0–1 0–3.0 from approved list CELL 220 4.0 CELL 455R 0.5 of Learning (Math or ) 1-4 3–20.0 MATH 112 or STAT 121 MMBIO 240 3.0 Major Elective or Capstone 3.0 recommended MMBIO 241 1.0 Major Elective 3.0 Arts, Letters, and Sciences CHEM 351 3.0 General Electives 3.0 Languages of Learning Elective 3-4.0 Arts or Letter Elective 3.0 Civilization 1 1 3.0 from approved list Religion Cornerstone Course 2.0 Religion Elective 2.0 Civilization 2 1 3.0 from approved list Total Hours 16-17.0 Total Hours 14.5 Arts 1 3.0 from approved list 4th Semester 8th Semester Letters 1 3.0 from approved list CELL 325 3.0 Major Elective or Capstone 3.0 Biological Science 1 3.0 CELL 120* CELL Experiential Learning (see major requirement #4) 1-2.0 Major Elective 3.0 Physical Science 2 7.0 CHEM 105*, PHSCS CHEM 352 3.0 Social Sciences Elective 3.0 PHSCS 106 3.0 General Electives 6.0 105* Arts or Letter Elective 3.0 Complete Senior Survey/Exit Interview (See Department) 0.0 Social Science 1 3.0 from approved list Religion Cornerstone Course 2.0 Pass ETS Biology Field Exam (See College Advisement Center) 0.0 Core Enrichment: Electives Total Hours 15-16.0 Total Hours 15.0 Religion Electives 3-4 6.0 from approved list Open Electives Variable Variable personal choice Note: The Senior Survey, Exit Interview, and ETS Biology Field Exam must be completed during the last semester. You will be contacted during the graduation process. FOR GE QUESTIONS CONTACT THE ADVISEMENT CENTER. FOR PROGRAM QUESTIONS SEE YOUR MAJOR ADVISOR. Note: This degree program requires a minimum of 120.0 hours for graduation. Students are encouraged to complete an average *ASTERISKED CLASSES FILL BOTH UNIVERSITY CORE AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS of 15 credit hours each semester or 30 credit hours each year, which could include spring and/or summer terms. Taking fewer credits substantially increases the cost and the number of semesters to graduate. Graduation Requirements: Minimum residence hours required 30.0 Minimum hours needed to graduate 120.0 BS in Cell Biology and Physiology (285721) 2021-2022 Program Requirements (67.5 Credit Hours)

REQUIREMENT 1 Complete 6 courses You may take up to 2 credit hours. EXSC 464 - Lab 0.5 BIOLOGY CORE COURSES: LFSCI 199R - Nonresearch Academic Internship 3.0v MMBIO 261 - Infection and Immunity 3.0 BIO 250 - Evolutionary 2.0 You may take up to 1 credit hour. MMBIO 441 - Advanced 3.0 *CELL 120 - Science of Biology 3.0 STDEV 132 - Introduction to Tutoring 1.0 MMBIO 442 - Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory 2.0 CELL 360 - Cell Biology 3.0 STDEV 133 - Advanced Tutoring 1.0 MMBIO 463 - 3.0 MMBIO 240 - Molecular Biology 3.0 REQUIREMENT 5 Complete 1 course NEURO 480 - Advanced 3.0 MMBIO 241 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory 1.0 CAPSTONE COURSES: Professional schools and graduate programs may require additional courses PWS 340 - 3.0 CELL 498 - Advanced Senior Research Project 3.0 not required for this major, such as Phscs 107, 108, , calculus, or REQUIREMENT 2 Complete 8 courses CELL 561 - Physiology of Mechanisms 3.0 statistics. Contact the programs to which you may apply to determine the CHEMISTRY AND COURSES: CELL 562 - Reproductive Physiology 3.0 specific courses required. *CHEM 105 - General College Chemistry 1 with Lab (Integrated) 4.0 CELL 565 - 3.0 Students considering professional or graduate degrees should take at least CHEM 106 - General College Chemistry 2 3.0 CELL 568 - Cellular and 3.0 two semesters of mathematical courses. The recommended sequences are: CHEM 107 - General College Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 CELL 582 - Developmental Genetics 3.0 1. Math 119, Stat 221 for students who want exposure to calculus and CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry 1 3.0 NEURO 480 - Advanced Neuroscience 3.0 statistics. CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry 2 3.0 REQUIREMENT 6 Complete 9.0 hours from the following course(s) 2. Math 112, 113 for students who want a firm foundation in calculus. CHEM 481 - 3.0 ELECTIVE COURSES (AT LEAST 3 HOURS MUST BE CELL). (NOTE: THE 3. Math 112, 113, Stat 221 for students who want a firm foundation in both *PHSCS 105 - General Physics 1 3.0 CAPSTONE COURSE TAKEN ABOVE CANNOT DOUBLE COUNT HERE.) calculus and statistics. PHSCS 106 - General Physics 2 3.0 BIO 165 - Introduction to 3.0 REQUIREMENT 3 Complete 6 courses BIO 370 - Bioethics 2.0 MAJOR CORE COURSES: (NOTE: CELL 210 CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR CELL BIO 421 - (Not currently offered) THE DISCIPLINE: 220 UPON REQUEST.) BIO 463 - Genetics of 3.0 Cell Biology is the study of the and of the CELL 220 - Human (with lab) 4.0 BIO 468 - (Bio-MMBio-PWS) 3.0 cell, the basic unit of life. Physiology is the study of the CELL 325 - Biology (with lab) 3.0 BIO 475 - 3.0 function and mechanisms of cells, tissues, organs, and CELL 362 - Advanced Physiology 3.0 CELL 320 - Dissection Techniques in Human Anatomy 1.0 systems that make up living . Combined, these CELL 363 - Advanced Physiology Laboratory 1.0 CELL 365 - 4.0 branches of biology aim to understand such remarkable CELL 382 - Developmental Biology 3.0 CELL 455R - Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar 0.5 processes as how the develops and works to pump CELL 455R - Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar 0.5 You may take up to 3 credit hours. blood, how communicate with one another, how CELL 484 - Human 3.0 REQUIREMENT 4 Complete 3.0 hours from the following course(s) insulin regulates blood sugar, and how specific products CELL 498 - Advanced Senior Research Project 3.0 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPTIONS - MUST BE FROM AT LEAST TWO determine the and functional capacity of the CELL 520R - Advanced Topics in Clinical Human Anatomy 2.0v DIFFERENT COURSES (EXPERIENCES SHOULD BE SOUGHT EARLY IN YOUR . Building on a foundation of chemistry, You may take up to 3 credit hours. ACADEMIC CAREER): physics, and biology, this major's emphasis on integrating CELL 550R - Advanced Topics in Cell Biology and Physiology 4.0v CELL 295R - Introductory Undergraduate Research in Cell Biology and Phy2s.i0ovlogy molecular, cellular, systems, and whole- function is what You may take up to 6 credit hours. CELL 349R - Cell Biology and Physiology Teaching Experience 3.0v distinguishes the study of cell biology and physiology from CELL 561 - Physiology of Drug Mechanisms 3.0 You may take up to 2 credit hours. other life sciences. CELL 399R - Academic Internship: Cell Biology and Physiology 9.0v CELL 562 - Reproductive Physiology 3.0 You may take up to 2 credit hours. CELL 565 - Endocrinology 3.0 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: CELL 444 - BIO-Innovation and -Entrepreneurship 1 2.0 CELL 568 - Cellular Electrophysiology and Biophysics 3.0 CELL 445 - BIO-Innovation and -Entrepreneurship 2 2.0 CELL 582 - Developmental Genetics 3.0 A major in Cell Biology and Physiology prepares students to CELL 450R - Readings and Discussion in Cell Biology and Physiology 2.0v CHEM 482 - Mechanisms of Molecular Biology 3.0 pursue advanced degrees in the biological sciences and non- CELL 495R - Advanced Undergraduate Research in Cell Biology and Physio4l.o0gvy EXSC 463 - Exercise Physiology 3.0 biological fields or to directly enter into employment. This major provides outstanding preparation for students seeking admittance into professional programs in medicine, , optometry, , , and . For students who have aspirations of doing health- related research, this major will provide a challenging, thorough BS in Cell Biology and Physiology (285721) 2021-2022 preparation for entrance into graduate programs and beyond. Department of Cell Biology and Physiology Graduates of this program will also have the academic and Brigham Young University laboratory skills necessary for employment in medical, 4005 Life Sciences Building biotechnological, and pharmaceutical industries. This degree Provo, UT 84602 provides students pursuing advanced degrees in business, Telephone: (801) 422-2006 public management, or law the knowledge and training Email: [email protected] necessary to be admitted into professional schools and work in Website: cell.byu.edu governmental agencies, health care and biotechnical industries, and patent or health care law. ADVISEMENT CENTER INFORMATION STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH: Life Sciences Advisement Brigham Young University Students majoring in Cell Biology and Physiology have the 2060 Life Sciences Building opportunity to become involved in mentored laboratory Provo, UT 84602 research with the faculty (CELL 295R and 495R). Students that Telephone: (801) 422-3042 become highly engaged in research and generate sufficient Email: [email protected] data to participate with faculty in writing a peer-reviewed Website: lifescience.byu.edu primary research article reporting their results can fulfill their capstone requirement (CELL 498 in requirement 5 of the MAP). Explore faculty research interests under the RESEARCH tab at cell.byu.edu. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Completion of the Cell Biology and Physiology major requires experiential learning over multiple semesters. Experiential learning can occur by working closely with the faculty 1) as a teaching assistant (CELL 349R, STDEV 132/133), 2) as a mentored laboratory researcher (CELL 295R/495R), 3) in a research internship (CELL 399R), 4) in exploring current research by directed literature readings (CELL 450R), 5) in a nonacademic internship (LFSCI 199R), or 6) in the BIO- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BIO-I&E) Program (CELL 444 and 445). FINANCING: Various private, federal, and university sources of scholarships, fellowships, and grants are available. Please see the Life Sciences Advisement Center (2060 LSB) for information regarding college- level and department-level scholarships. Advanced undergraduates may be hired to teach labs or help sections for CELL courses. MAP DISCLAIMER While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, there are some student populations that could have exceptions to listed requirements. 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