Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology

Subject abbreviation: CMDB College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Ted Karginov, CMDB Lead Faculty Advisor Program Office, 1223 Pierce Hall

• (951) 827-7294

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Undergraduate Program Faculty

Professors

Michael Adams, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology/Entomology) Peter W. Atkinson, Ph.D. (Entomology) Julia Bailey-Serres, Ph.D. (Botany and

Plant Sciences) Meng Chen, Ph.D. (Botany and Plant Science) Xuemei Chen, Ph.D. (Botany and Plan Sciences) Margarita Currás-Collazo, Ph.D. (Molecular,

Cell and Systems Biology) Anupama Dahanukar, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology) Hailing Jin, Ph.D. (Microbiology and Plant

Pathology) Howard Judelson, Ph.D. (Microbiology and

Plant Pathology) Karine G. Le Roch, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Morris F. Maduro, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Manuela Martins-Green, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology) Anandasankar Ray, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology) Venugopala Reddy Gonehal, Ph.D. (Botany

and Plant Sciences) Viji Santhakumar, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology) Frances Sladek, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Patricia S. Springer, Ph.D. (Botany and Plant

Sciences) Prudence Talbot, Ph.D. (Professor of the

Graduate Division) Linda L. Walling, Ph.D. (Botany and Plant

Sciences) Nicole zur Nieden, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology)

Associate Professors

Jeffrey B. Bachant, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Jun-Hyeong Cho, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Todd Fiacco, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Juan Pablo Giraldo, Ph.D. (Botany and Plant

Science) Weifeng Gu, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Ted Karginov, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology)

Amy Litt, Ph.D. (Botany and Plant Science) Constance I. Nugent, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology) Carolyn Rasmussen, Ph.D, (Botany and

Plant Sciences) Martin Riccomagno, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology) Naoki Yamanaka, Ph.D. (Entomology) Hongdian Yang, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology)

Assistant Professors

Garret R. Anderson, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology) Bryan Brown, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology) Huimin Zhang, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology)

Associate Professor of Teaching

Scott N. Currie, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell and

Systems Biology)

Assistant Professor of Teaching

Brian Duistermars, Ph.D. (Molecular, Cell

and Systems Biology)

The Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology major is designed to prepare students for diverse and exciting careers that include research, professional programs in the health sciences, and biotechnology. Course work is structured so that students first receive a solid grounding in the basic genetic and biological principles. Subsequent course requirements expand upon these themes and include courses in cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology and genetics. Problem-based learning is employed throughout the curriculum to produce graduates with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to become successful researchers and professionals. After completing required core courses, students take intermediate level courses that lay the foundation for more advanced undergraduate courses. Several mechanisms exist to tailor the curriculum to the needs of the individual student, including by choosing either Disciplinary or Health Science track options.

Both the Disciplinary and Health Science tracks can lead to B.A. or B.S. degrees. They have similar major requirements, but the B.A. degree requires 12 additional units of Humanities and Social Sciences courses and 16 units in a foreign language (see College Breadth Requirements).

See the Undergraduate Studies section for requirements that all students must satisfy.

See Degree Requirements, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in the Undergraduate Studies Section, for requirements that students must satisfy.

Some of the following requirements for the Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology major may also fulfill the College’s breadth requirements. Consult with an advisor for course planning.

• 1. Life Sciences core curriculum

(72-76 units)

• a) BIOL 005A, BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020, BIOL 005B, BIOL 005C

• b) CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C,

CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC or CHEM 01HA, CHEM 01HB, CHEM 01HC, CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 1HLB, CHEM 1HLC

• c) CHEM 008A, CHEM 008B, CHEM 008C,

CHEM 008LA, CHEM 008LB, CHEM 008LC, or CHEM 08HA, CHEM 08HB, CHEM 08HC, CHEM 08HLA, CHEM 08HLB, CHEM 08HLC

• d) PHYS 002A, PHYS 002B, PHYS 02LA,

PHYS 02LB, PHYS 002C, PHYS 02LC, or PHYS 02HA, PHYS 02HB, PHYS 02HLA, PHYS 02HLB, PHYS 02HC, PHYS 02HLC, or PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C, or PHYS 040HA, PHYS 040HB, PHYS 040HC

• e) MATH 007A or MATH 009A or MATH 09HA,

MATH 007B or MATH 009B or MATH 09HB

• f) STAT 010

• g) BCH 100, or BCH 110A and BCH 110B, or

BCH 110HA and BCH 110HB

Students must complete all required Core Curriculum courses with a grade of C- or better and with a cumulative GPA in the courses of at least 2.0. Grades of D or F in two required courses, either separate courses or repetitions of the same course, are grounds for discontinuation from the major.

• 2. Upper-division requirements (40 units)

• a) Major core (16 units) BIOL 102, BIOL 107A or BCH 110C or BCH 110HC, CBNS 101, CBNS 108.

• b) Major electives (24 units from the follow

ing): Cellular emphasis. At least one of the following is required: BCH 180G; BIOL 121/MCBL 121, BIOL 128/CBNS 128; BPSC 135; CBNS 106; CBNS 120/PSYC 120; CBNS 165.

Molecular emphasis. At least one of the following is required: BPSC 109/ CBNS 109; BCH 180E; BIOL 107B; BIOL 119; BIOL 124/MCBL 124; BIOL 155/BPSC 155; CBNS 150/ENTX 150.

Developmental emphasis. At least one of the following is required: BCH 183/ BPSC 183; BIOL 123/MCBL 123; BIOL 132/ BPSC 132; BIOL 115; CBNS 121/PSYC 121; CBNS 169.

Laboratory course: Two courses in a biological science are required. Courses including at least 3 hours of lab per week are eligible, including combined lecture and lab classes. Eligible classes include BIEN 155; BIOL 118; BIOL 121L/MCBL 121L or MCBL 121LS; BIOL 104/BPSC 104; BIOL 132/ BPSC 132; BIOL 143/BPSC 143; BIOL 161A; CBNS 120L/PSYC 120L; MCBL 125; and others. Students in the Health Science Track may substitute one laboratory course with a course in ethics.

Note: A maximum of 8 units of 190-199 courses, including no more than 4 units of 198 courses, may be counted towards the major elective requirement. Three units of BCH 197, BIOL 197, BPSC 197, CBNS 197, ENTM 197, PLPA 197, MCBL 197, NEM 197, BCH 199, BIOL 199, BPSC 199, CBNS 199, ENTM 199, PLPA 199, MCBL 199, or NEM 199 may substitute for one of the required laboratory courses.

• 3. Depth requirement (16 units). For B.A.

students, this requirement can be fulfilled with additional courses in Humanities and Social Sciences, and Foreign Languages. For the B.S. degree, students are required to take an additional 16 units of course work in natural sciences (including a biological or chemical science) or mathematics. Additional major elective units beyond the 24 required in 2b may be applied to this requirement.

• 4. Health Science track. Students wishing

to apply to medical, dental or veterinary professional schools must follow the requirements listed above, but are encouraged to select from the following courses. For B.A. students, some of these will fulfill their Humanities and Social Sciences and Foreign Languages requirements. Please consult the faculty adviser.

• i. Foreign language: three courses are

recommended.

ii. Community service: a maximum of 4

units may be counted towards the 180 unit graduation requirement, using CBNS 198-I or equivalent.

iii. Ethics: A course is strongly recommended,

such as PHIL 009 or PHIL 167.

iv. Two upper-division classes in Psychology

are recommended, such as CBNS 126/ PSYC 126; CBNS 127/PSYC 127; PSYC 129; PSYC 178; or PSYC 179.

• v. When selecting electives in the natural

sciences, students are recommended to include classes in an area of microbiology (e.g. BIOL 157, BIOL 171, ENSC 133/ MCBL 133, BIOL 121/MCBL 121, BIOL 123/ MCBL 123/PLPA 123, BIOL 124/MCBL 124, BIOL 134/PLPA 134), and in anatomy, zoology, or physiology (BIOL 151, BIOL 161A, BIOL 175, BIOL 176).

• 1. Bachelor of Science Degree

(Disciplinary track)

The sample program for B.S. students provides a solid science background for students interested in research or teaching careers in biomedical science. Undergraduate laboratory research is strongly recommended as an important element in the program.

Freshman Year Fall Winter Spring

NASC 093 2

ENGL 001A, 001B 4 4

CHEM 001A, 001B, 001C, 01LA, 01B, 01C 5 5 5

BIOL 005A, BIOL 05LA or 020, BIOL 005B 5 4

MATH 007A or MATH 009A, MATH 007B or MATH 009B

4 4

Total Units 15 14 13

Sophomore Year Fall Winter Spring

PHYS 002A, 002B, 002C, 02LA, 02LB, 02LC 5 5 5

BIOL 005C, BIOL 102 4 4

CHEM 008A, 008B, 008C, 008LA, 008LB, 008LC 4 4 4

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 2 8 4

Total Units 15 17 17

Junior Year Fall Winter Spring

BIOL 107A 4

CBNS 101 4

STAT 010 5

BCH 100 4

Major Elect. & Depth reqs (e.g. BIOL 121/MCBL 121, 121L or 121LS, BIOL 107B, BIOL 128/CBNS 128)

4 8 8

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 4 4

Total Units 13 16 16

Senior Year Fall Winter Spring

ENGL 001C 4

CBNS 108 4

Major Elect. & Depth reqs (e.g. BIOL 113, 168; BIOL 132/BPSC 132; BPSC 135; CBNS 120/ PSYC 120; CBNS 169)

8 8 4

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 4 4

XXX 190, 197, 198, 199 2 3 3

Total Units 14 15 15

• 2. Bachelor of Science Degree

(Health Science track)

The sample program for B.S. students with a professional emphasis provides a very strong science background, with recommended elective course choices emphasizing biomedical pertinence. Additionally, a foreign language is recommended, as well as Community Service (for course credit). Further breadth may be developed by electing Humanities and Social Science course options within the major depth requirement.

Freshman Year Fall Winter Spring

NASC 093 2

ENGL 001A, 001B 4 4

CHEM 001A, 001B, 001C, 01LA, 01B, 01C 5 5 5

BIOL 005A, 05LA or 020, 005B 5 4

MATH 007A or MATH 009A, MATH 007B or MATH 009B

4 4

Total Units 15 14 13

Sophomore Year Fall Winter Spring

PHYS 002A, 002B, 002C, 02LA, 02LB, 02LC 5 5 5

BIOL 005C, BIOL 102 4 4

CHEM 008A, 008B, 008C, 008LA, 008LB, 008LC 4 4 4

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 2 4 4

Total Units 15 13 17

Junior Year Fall Winter Spring

BIOL 107A 4

CBNS 101 4

BCH 100 4

Major Elect. & Depth reqs (e.g. BIOL 121/MCBL 121, 121L or 121LS, BIOL 107B, BIOL 128/CBNS 128)

8 4 8

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 4

Foreign Language 4 4 4

Total Units 16 16 16

Senior Year Fall Winter Spring

ENGL 001C 4

CBNS 108 4

STAT 010 5

Major Elect. & Depth reqs (e.g. BIOL 113, 168; BIOL 132/BPSC 132; BPSC 135; CBNS 120/ PSYC 120; CBNS 169)

8 8 4

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 4

XXX 190, 197, 198, 199 2 3 3

Total Units 15 15 15

• 3. Bachelor of Arts Degree

(Disciplinary or Health Science tracks)

The sample program for B.A. students provides a broad-based education that builds on the strong foundation in science, with emphasis in humanities, social sciences, and foreign language.

Freshman Year Fall Winter Spring

NASC 093 2

ENGL 001A, 001B 4 4

CHEM 001A, 001B, 001C, 01LA, 01B, 01C 5 5 5

BIOL 005A, 05LA or BIOL 020, 005B 5 4

MATH 007A or MATH 009A, MATH 007B or MATH 009B

4 4

Total Units 15 14 13

Sophomore Year Fall Winter Spring

ENGL 001C 4

PHYS 002A, 002B, 002C, 02LA, 02LB, 02LC 5 5 5

BIOL 005C, BIOL 102 4 4

CHEM 008A, 008B, 008C, 008LA, 008LB, 008LC 4 4 4

Foreign Language 4

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 4

Total Units 17 13 17

Junior Year Fall Winter Spring

BIOL 107A 4

CBNS 101 4

BCH 100 4

Major Elect. & Depth reqs (e.g. BIOL 121/MCBL 121, 121L or 121LS, BIOL 107B, BIOL 128/CBNS 128)

4 4 4

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. (e.g. PSYC 002, 178, 179, PHIL 167)

4 4 8

Foreign Language 4 4

Total Units 16 16 16

Senior Year Fall Winter Spring

CBNS 108 4

Major Elect. & Depth reqs (e.g. BIOL 113, 168; BIOL 132/BPSC 132; BPSC 135; CBNS 120/ PSYC 120; CBNS 169)

8 4 4

STAT 010 5

Human/Soc. Sci Elect. 4 8

XXX 190, 197, 198, 199 4 2

Total Units 12 15 16