Biology - BA - The College

Biology fosters an understanding and respect for the patterns and processes of the living world. Students develop technical and analytical skills that allow them to identify and evaluate the significance of biological problems across all levels of organization from the cell to the biosphere. The curriculum integrates the societal implications and consequences of contributions made by the field with an understanding of the moral and ethical decisions related to the life sciences. In this manner, students develop a personal philosophy of the living world that includes compassion and responsible action toward all life. This major prepares graduates for a wide range of scientific careers including positions in the health professions, teaching, and research.

Degree Requirements

Requirements List

BIO 12043GENERAL BIOLOGY I

BIO 20003BIOLOGY OF PLANTS AND LAB

BIO 20013BIOLOGY OF ANIMALS AND LAB

BIO 30743ECOLOGY LECTURE

BIO 31243GENETICS & LAB

BIO 30242MICROBIOLOGY LAB

AND

BIO 30243MICROBIOLOGY

OR

BIO 32100CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY

BIO 35523BIOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS

BIO 49041INTEGRATIVE SURVEY

BIO 49301SENIOR THESIS: BIOLOGY

OR

BIO 49401BIOLOGY: SENIOR RESEARCH

CHE 12044GENERAL CHEMISTRY I & LAB

CHE 12144GENERAL CHEMISTRY II & LAB

MAT 20044INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

6 hours of upper-level electives (including 1 lab)