Cell and Molecular Biology

Cell and Molecular Biology Minor

Coordinator: Lisa Morey, PhD

The Cell and Molecular minor is open to students majoring in biology or chemistry. For students seeking employment at the BS level, a Departmental “Letter of Proficiency in Laboratory Skills” may be requested upon completion of the minor. This letter requires enrollment in either BIO 300 or BIO 301.

Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum.  If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner.  Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.  

To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.

Students must select four courses from the list below. At least two of the four courses must be taken with a laboratory.  

Take one of the following course with lab. The other may be used as an elective
BIO 419
419L
Cell Biology
and Cell Biology Laboratory
4
or BIO 450
450L
Molecular Biology
and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Total Credits4
1

A student may choose to use 3 semesters of BIO 301 in lieu of one of the 2 required labs.  

Cell and Molecular Elective Courses with Laboratories

Choose the remaining electives from the following options
BIO 404
404L
Genetics
and Genetics Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 419
419L
Cell Biology
and Cell Biology Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 425
425L
Cellular Neurobiology
and Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 426
426L
Immunochemistry
and Immunochemistry Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 430
430L
Advanced Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism
and Advanced Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 432
432L
Developmental Biology
and Developmental Biology Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 435
435L
Developmental Neurobiology
and Develop Neurobiology Laboratory (lab optional)
4
BIO 450
450L
Molecular Biology
and Molecular Biology Laboratory (lab optional)
4

Cell and Molecular Elective Courses without Labs

BIO 424Epigenetics and Disease3
BIO 444Cancer Biology3
BIO 441Neurobiology of Nervous System Disorders3