The molecular biology major is geared for those students interested in careers in medicine, research, veterinary science, pharmacy or similar professional careers.
Molecular biology at Defiance College is a challenging major that explores the explosion of information in modern biology. A major focus is on the building blocks of life and how they assemble into cells, tissues, and organisms. Special attention is given to nucleic acids and proteins and the techniques currently used in industry, research and governmental labs.
Students in the molecular biology program will experience first-hand the cloning of genes, genetic fingerprinting, and the analysis of proteins. Student-centered learning in molecular biology allows the student to focus on those topics that interest them and will prove valuable for their career objectives.
Scientific information is expanding rapidly, but up-to-date information is sometimes slow to appear in classroom and laboratory materials. Therefore, students are encouraged to develop the skills needed to seek out and assimilate new developments in areas of their greatest interest. Faculty encourage and help students to develop the initiative and ability to understand and use new knowledge and theory in their field and related fields.
Major Brochure | Courses | Sample Plan of Study
The molecular biology program permits the most flexibility of the natural science majors. The program prepares students for graduate school and a variety of career opportunities in the natural science field.
Pre-Professional Programs
The science division at Defiance College offers pre-professional programs in the areas of Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Optometry, and Chiropractic. Upon completion of the program you would be prepared to take entrance exams and apply to any Graduate Professional schools in these areas. The pre-professional program offers all the classes required for acceptance into professional and graduate schools. Our students have had great success getting into these programs because of the depth of their knowledge gained here. This is made possible due to small class sizes, tailored individual instruction and undergraduate research opportunities. Course selection is individualized from a broad range of science courses and internships.
Nathan Griggs, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
419-783-2592 | ngriggs@defiance.edu
Spiro Mavroidis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
419-783-2494 | smavroidis@defiance.edu | Faculty Profile
Douglas D. Kane, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
419-783-2593 | dkane@defiance.edu | Faculty Profile
Kenneth Adair, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
419-783-2598 | kadair@defiance.edu
Somnath Dutta, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry
419-783-2428 | sdutta@defiance.edu
