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Sep 16, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R
Cell and Molecular Biology: Medical Laboratory Science Concentration (6234), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Major in Cell and Molecular Biology (6230)
The Cell and Molecular Biology Major is designed for students with career interests in medical, industry, and/or government research, academics, and/or healthcare. Students begin with foundational courses in introductory biology, math, chemistry, and physics. They proceed to advanced core lecture and lab courses in cell biology, microbiology, genetics, and molecular biology delving into details such as DNA and protein structure which are essential for understanding the complex functions of living things. This foundation prepares students for careers on the “cutting edge” of science. As a part of this major, students are encouraged to earn course credit and gain experience doing hands-on research with a faculty mentor.
This major has four concentrations allowing students to individualize their education based on specific interests and goals.
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- Cell and Molecular Biology: Medical Laboratory Science Concentration (6234)
The completion of a minor is optional for this major.
For more information about the Cell and Molecular Biology major, please contact:
Department of Biological Sciences
249 Brehm Hall
574 University Street
Martin, TN 38238
biology@utm.edu
731-881-7170
Concentration in Medical Laboratory Science (6234)
The Concentration in Medical Laboratory Science restricted to students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Advanced Practice Track (CLS) with The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). This is a 3+1 program designed to combine three years of undergraduate course work at UT Martin (89-94 credit hours)-including all University General Education and Bachelor of Science degree requirements (minimum 49-52 credit hours), required course work for the major (detailed below) and CLS prerequisites-with one year of specialized undergraduate Medical Technology training at UTHSC. If accepted into the CLS program, students transfer to UTHSC for their fourth year. Upon successful completion of the first year at UTHSC, the students will transfer 30 credit hours back to UT Martin to complete their bachelor’s degree requirements with a major in Cell and Molecular Biology and a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science. Students then continue in the CLS program. The nine-credit hour transfer restriction is waived for students in this cooperative program.
Students should work closely with their academic advisers to design their specific course of study. The completion of a minor is optional for this major. The Program of Study for this major is composed of the following broad areas of coursework:
| General Education Requirements |
38 hours |
| Bachelor of Science Requirements |
11-14 hours |
| Major Core Requirements |
10 hours |
| Concentration Core Requirements |
23-24 hours |
| Concentration Elective Requirements |
3-4 hours |
| Unrestricted Electives to reach 120 hours |
4-5 hours |
| Medical Laboratory Science Requirements |
30 hours |
| Minor |
Optional |
| TOTAL |
120 hours |
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum credits required for graduation |
120 credit hours |
| Minimum credits in upper-division courses |
42 credit hours |
| Maximum credits in any one subject counted toward graduation |
50 credit hours |
| General education core requirements |
38 credit hours |
| Complete a major |
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COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE
Guidance for choosing general education courses:
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Biological and Physical Systems (8 credit hours) The department recommends that students complete the following courses to satisfy 8 hours of Biological and Physical Systems as part of their general education requirements:
BIOL 130 Foundations of Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity (4 credit hours)
BIOL 140 Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular (4 credit hours)
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Mathematics (3 credit hours) The department recommends that students complete the following course to satisfy 3 hours of Mathematics as part of their general education requirements:
Math 210 Elementary Statistics and Probability (3 credit hours)
If a student does not take the recommended courses for satisfying the Biological and Physical Systems and Mathematics General Education requirements, she/he may need to complete additional credit hours to complete the degree.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Guidance for choosing courses to meet the B.S. Laboratory Science Requirement:
The department recommends that students complete the following courses to satisfy 8 hours of Biological and Physical Systems as required for the BS degree:
Choose one of the following courses:
AND take:
If a student does not take the recommended courses for satisfying the Laboratory Science Bachelor of Science requirements, she/he may need to complete additional credit hours to complete the degree.
Where an honors course exists equivalent to any course listed above, that honors course will automatically substitute for the listed course. A student may use any combination of honors and regular versions of the respective courses in a given sequence.
Major in Cell and Molecular Biology with a Concentration in Medical Laboratory Science (36-38 credit hours)
Program-Specific Degree Requirements
- Minimum grade of C required in all major core requirements and concentration courses.
- Directed studies (BIOL 464-465) may be repeated for a maximum 2 credit hours.
- No more than 4 credit hours of Research Participation (BIOL 451-454) may be counted towards the major.
- BIOL 130, BIOL 140, CHEM 121, CHEM 122 are prerequisites to upper division courses needed for this degree. The department recommends that a student uses these courses to satisfy the university-wide general education and Bachelor of Science requirements. A grade of C or better in these courses is required to fulfill prerequisites.
Course Requirements
Required Coursework for the major: These courses are required for every concentration in the Cell and Molecular Biology major.
The following courses are required for the Cell and Molecular Biology major, are prerequisites to upper division courses needed for this degree and may also be used to satisfy 19 hours of General Education and Bachelor of Science requirements (as recommended above).
Concentration Core Requirements:
This concentration requires the following major courses. This represents a reduction in the requirements to accommodate the complementary courses transferred from participating institutions (10 credit hours).
Concentration in Medical Laboratory Science
Concentration Core Requirements: These concentration core courses are required for the Medical Laboratory Science concentration: (23-24 credit hours)
Concentration Elective Requirements: (3-4 credit hours)
- Complete 3-4 additional credits from upper division courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, Biochemistry (BCHE) or approved courses.
Medical Laboratory Science Requirement (30 hours)
To fulfill the professional program requirement, a student will:
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Submit a letter to the Health Sciences Pre-Professional Coordinator upon acceptance into the Master of Science Clinical Laboratory Science, Advanced Practice Track stating his or her intent to complete the Medical Laboratory Science concentration.
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Satisfactorily complete at least 30 credit hours of medical technology course work in the first year of MLS training at UTHSC with a minimum grade of C.
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Request a transcript of the completed course work to be sent to the Office of the Registrar. Course work will be reviewed and applied to the student’s record thereafter.
If a student does not enter the CLS Master’s program after three years at UT Martin, the student may complete a degree by completing one of the other concentrations offered by the Department of Biological Sciences to best meet the student’s interests. Please consult with an academic advisor for more information and assistance.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
A. Completion of a Minor and/or Unrestricted Electives
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. The completion of a minor is optional for this major. However, students are free to complete minors to complement their majors (such as the Neuroscience Minor) or enhance their career goals.
Alternatively, unrestricted elective courses may be used to address prerequisites for graduate or professional programs (such as ZOOL 251, which is a pre-requisite for ZOOL 352), certificates, or other micro-credentials as offered by programs across the university. Students should work closely with their advisers to make sure they meet all requirements for graduation, especially the 42 upper division hour requirement.
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