Biology, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology prepares students for a variety of careers and professional occupations such as public service with federal, state and local natural resource and environmental agencies; consulting and manufacturing firms and educational institutions. The major is also a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further training in medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, veterinary or graduate school.

Degree Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Curriculum (Traditional)

Specified Course Requirements:

Quantitative Literacy: MAT 108
Scientific Inquiry: BIO 110

Major Core Requirements (57 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 111 - Principles of Biology 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 212 - Principles of Biology 3 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 214 - Genetics 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 251 - Scientific Communication 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 320 - Ecology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 351 - Methods in Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 113 - General Chemistry 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 114 - General Chemistry 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 205 - Organic Chemistry Lab 1 1 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 206 - Organic Chemistry Lab 2 1 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 301 - Biochemistry 4 Cr. Hrs.
Biology Upper Level (16 Cr. Hrs., 8 of these credit hours must be a BIO 400 level):
BIO 305 - Comparative Anatomy and Vertebrate Development 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 307 - Bioinformatics 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 314 - Physiological Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 315 - Introduction to Marine Biology 3 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 330 - Microbiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 335 - Ornithology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 340 - Immunology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 345 - Cellular Biology, Oncology, and Pathogenesis 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 389 - Cadaver Lab Practicum 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 400 - Animal Physiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 405 - Invertebrate Zoology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 410 - Molecular Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 425 - Wetlands Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 430 - Field Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 440 - Parasitology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 492 - Current Topics in Biology 1 Cr. Hrs.

Cognate Requirements (11-12 Cr. Hrs.)

Choose one course from the following (3-4 Cr. Hrs.):
MAT 107 - College Trigonometry 3 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 140 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
Choose two courses from the following (4 Cr. Hrs.):
PHY 151 - General Physics 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 153 - General Physics 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
PHY 201 - University Physics 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 203 - University Physics 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
Choose two courses from the following (4 Cr. Hrs.):
PHY 152 - General Physics 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 154 - General Physics 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
PHY 202 - University Physics 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 204 - University Physics 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.

General Electives (19 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

Seventh Semester (15-16 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 3**/4** 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 3**/4** 4 Cr. Hrs.
CON 3** - Connections 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3-4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
OR
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

BIO 3**/4** 4 Cr. Hrs.
CTI 4** - Contemporary Issues 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 9 Cr. Hrs.

Biology, B.S.

Degree Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Major Core Requirements (57 Cr. Hrs.)

Cognate Requirements (11-12 Cr. Hrs.)

General Electives (19 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (17-18 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (15-17 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (16-17 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (15-16 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)