Biology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The Bachelor of Science in Biology provides training in advanced biological concepts and processes from the molecular to ecological levels. Students will ask and answer detailed scientific questions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, preparing students with a strong foundation as a hypothesis-driven scientist. Students will demonstrate multiple forms of scientific communication to relevant audiences and the scientific community. Intended for students seeking careers in professional programs (medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary, pharmacy, etc.), graduate research programs (M.S. and Ph.D.), biological laboratories, and science educators.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science 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 |
| BIOL-303 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL-307 | Ecology | 4 |
| CHEM-105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-106 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM-225 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH-171 | Elementary Functions | 3 |
| STAT-145 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Essentials-Human Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Field Biology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Special Topics - Field Biology & Ecology | ||
| MFT - Student must complete a Major Field Test | ||
| Total Credits | 51-53 | |
Optional Concentration
Courses below are taken in addition to the major requirements. Concentration may be added only to the Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biology.
Requirements for a Concentration in Pre-Health Professions for BS in Biology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-211 | Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-232 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | |
| PSYC-105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| CHEM-226 | Organic Chemistry II | 3-4 |
| or CHEM-319 | Biochemistry | |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I: Mechanics and Gen Physics II: Electricity/Magnetism/Optics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-6 | |
| Experiential Learning Notation | ||
| Experiential Learning - Internship | ||
| Biological Research I and Biological Research II | ||
| Total Credits | 18-25 | |