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Regarding the Name Change for BIO 211

For students needing to demonstrate completion of coursework in Biochemistry for graduate program admissions:

Effective Spring 2021, BIO 211, formerly known as Biology of the Eukaryotic Cell, was renamed Cell Biology and Biochemistry to better reflect the content of the course, especially in light of an increasing number of graduate programs asking for coursework in biochemistry.  If you took BIO 211 before Spring 2021, the content has not changed, only the name has changed.

That said, if you are considering a graduate program such as Physician Assistant or some other that requires or recommends biochemistry, you should contact their admissions office to determine whether or not the coverage of biochemistry in BIO 211 is sufficient to satisfy entrance requirements.

For those applying to medical or dental programs, the Medical Careers Advisory Committee (MCAC) includes the following statement with their letters supporting students:

Our BIO 211 / Cell Biology and Biochemistry course (renamed Spring 2021 and formerly known as Biology of the Eukaryotic Cell) teaches an in-depth exploration of cell biochemistry and molecular biology, beginning with a thorough discussion of the chemical properties of water and the aqueous environment of biological molecules, and continuing with an in-depth exploration of the biochemistry and molecular biology of cells. In tandem with classes in organic chemistry, our students regularly demonstrate mastery of biochemistry. (A syllabus and list of topics covered in BIO 211 is available upon request.)

If you need to upload information about the course name change and the course content for BIO 211 to an application portal, please contact Helen Kull at mcac@tcnj.edu or hakull@tcnj.edu. She will provide you with the appropriate material.

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