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 as well as a variety of graduate school programs in the biological sciences. The major is also a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further training in medical, dental, physician assistant, pharmacy, or veterinary school (see section on Pre-Professional Studies). Students interested in such graduate work should contact the Anderson University Pre-Professional Health Sciences Committee which can also advise students on the articulation agreement for the Guaranteed Acceptance Program with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and specified electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

General Education:

44 hours - includes

BIO 110 - Principles of Biology 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 113 - General Chemistry 1 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 108 - Finite Probability and Statistics 1 3 Cr. Hrs.

Major Requirements:

68 - 72 hours - includes

BIO 111 - Principles of Biology 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 208 - Cellular Biology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 212 - Principles of Biology 3 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 214 - Genetics 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 320 - Ecology 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 351 - Methods in Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
OR
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
Biology Electives 16 Cr. Hrs
(Selected from courses numbered BIO 300 or higher, including at least 8 credit hours in 400-level courses)
MAT 107 - College Trigonometry 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
MAT 140 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
MAT 130 - Precalculus 3 Cr. Hrs. (may require prerequisite)
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2 5 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 203 - Organic Chemistry Lab 1 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 204 - Organic Chemistry Lab 2 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 301 - Biochemistry 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 152 - General Physics 2 4 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 154 - General Physics 2 Lab 0 Cr. Hrs.
OR
PHY 201 - University Physics 1

Note

MAT 107 or MAT 130 /MAT 140 , or its equivalent, must be taken and passed with a C or better before enrolling in PHY 151 /PHY 153 . A grade of C or better must be earned in all of the Major Requirements. General Electives: 14-15 hours. Total: 128 hours.

Degree Requirements

Seventh Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Biology 300/400 level 4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
OR
CHE 452 - Research 1 Cr. Hrs.
AND
BIO 453 - Research Presentation 0 Cr. Hrs.
FA 200 - Experiencing the Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Social Science 3 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (14/15 Cr. Hrs.)

Biology 300/400 level - 2 classes 8 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 6/7 Cr. Hrs.

Biology, B.S.

Course Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

General Education:

Major Requirements:

Note

Degree Requirements

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (15-16 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (16/17 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (14/15 Cr. Hrs.)