Biology - BS (63 hours total)

 

Overview

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.

Degree Requirements

Requirements List

BIO 12043GENERAL BIOLOGY I (4)

BIO 20003BIOLOGY OF PLANTS & LAB (3)

BIO 20013BIOLOGY OF ANIMALS & LAB (3)

BIO 30242MICROBIOLOGY LAB (2)

AND

BIO 30243MICROBIOLOGY (3)

OR

BIO 32100CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY (4)

32101CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY LAB

BIO 30006FIELD ECOLOGY (2)

BIO 30743ECOLOGY LECTURE (3)

BIO 31243GENETICS & LAB (4)

BIO 35523BIOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS (3)

BIO 49041INTEGRATIVE SURVEY (1)

BIO 49401BIOLOGY: SENIOR RESEARCH (3)

CHE 12044GENERAL CHEMISTRY I & LAB (4)

CHE 12144GENERAL CHEMISTRY II & LAB (4)

CHE 32041ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB (2)

CHE 32043ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3)

MAT 20044INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (4)

OR

MAT 31143PROBABILITY (4)

MAT 11143PRECALCULUS (3)

OR

MAT 21044CALCULUS I (4)

PHY 22043COLLEGE PHYSICS I & LAB (4)

Nine credits of upper level electives

 

Career Opportunities

This major prepares graduates for a wide range of scientific careers including positions in the health professions, teaching, and research.