Cell and Molecular Biology Option

The Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB) option in the Biological Sciences Major is for those interested in studying the structure and function of organisms and biological processes at the level of cells and the macromolecules that define them (DNA, RNA, protein, lipid, and carbohydrates).

Option Requirements

Cell and Molecular Biology Option

Core Courses
BIO SCI 150Foundations of Biological Sciences I4
BIO SCI 152Foundations of Biological Sciences II4
BIO SCI 315Cell Biology3
BIO SCI 316Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology2
BIO SCI 325Genetics4
Laboratory Course Requirement
Select at least one of the following:1-4
BIO SCI 203Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO SCI 383General Microbiology
BIO SCI 501Plant and Aquatic Ecophysiology Laboratory
BIO SCI 539Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology
BIO SCI 543Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory
BIO SCI 544Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory
BIO SCI 580Experimental Microbiology
Research Requirement 1
BIO SCI 672Undergraduate Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology1-3
or BIO SCI 697 Independent Study in Cell and Molecular Biology
Electives
Select additional Cell and Molecular Biology courses to reach a minimum of 34 credits in Biological Sciences, of which 26 must be at the advanced (300 and above) level.15
BIO SCI 335Mammalian Reproductive Biology
BIO SCI 356Developmental Biology
BIO SCI 370Mammalian Physiology
BIO SCI 401Immunology
BIO SCI 405General Virology
BIO SCI 455Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology
BIO SCI 490Molecular Genetics
BIO SCI 498Genetics of Development and Cancer
BIO SCI 500Plant Physiology
BIO SCI 529Molecular Biology of Microorganisms
BIO SCI 535Bacterial Pathogenesis
BIO SCI 540Microbial Diversity and Physiology
BIO SCI 542Biological Electron Microscopy
BIO SCI 564Endocrinology
BIO SCI 565Gene Regulation in Stem Cells and Regeneration
BIO SCI 566Cell Biology of Human Disease
BIO SCI 572Functional Genomics
CHEM 501Introduction to Biochemistry
Total Credits34-39
1

All courses taught as independent studies intended to fulfill the research requirement must have prior departmental approval.

Contact

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.

Current Undergraduate Students

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.

Specific questions about Biological Sciences, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Emily Latch.