Biology (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Biology prepares students with broad training in biological sciences, with particular emphasis on organismal biology. Additional courses in the areas of communication, psychology, and philosophy develop students who think critically, communicate scientific information accurately, and strive for ethical decision-making. This program prepares students for careers in physician associate/assistant, science communication, occupational therapy, public health, speech-language pathology, and other areas of health science.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Biology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-181 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL-191 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL-201 | General Biology III | 4 |
| BIOL-220 | Biological Research and Writing | 3 |
| CHEM-105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-106 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| COMM-203 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH-171 | Elementary Functions | 3 |
| STAT-145 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL-250 | Applied Ethics and Decision-Making | 3 |
| PSYC-105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one PSYC course at the 200-level or higher | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| BIOL-205 | Essentials-Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-230 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Field Biology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Special Topics - Field Biology & Ecology | ||
| MFT - Student must complete a Major Field Test | ||
| Total Credits | 52-54 | |