Biology B.S.
Objectives
The curriculum in biology is balanced between the scientific preparation to enter such fields as medicine, biotechnology, environmental science, teaching and postgraduate work in biology as well as the liberal arts preparation of a well-educated citizen. The biology program offers the student an opportunity to gain an appreciation for the diversity of life, to develop an inquisitive nature, and to think scientifically.
The biology program is designed to accomplish the above objectives through contact with specific biological content, exposure to laboratory experiences, and encouragement of the creative process and independent research. The degree program is flexible so that an individual can best prepare for a specific career. Examples of careers include biology, biotechnology, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and medical technology.
Biology High School Preparation
Students desiring a major in biology are expected to have a strong high school background in science and mathematics as well as to have good writing skills. Calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics are disciplines the student should have studied in high school. Students who have not had these studies in high school may have additional prerequisite courses as part of their curriculum. Contact the chair of the Department of Biology for information and advisement.
Options:
The following options are available to a student interested in biology:
- B.S. in biology- 41 hours of biology (at least 33 upper division); Calculus, physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and 3 hours of statistics or 4 hours of analytical chemistry.
- Minor in biology- 20 hours of biology, 12 of which must be upper division (selections approved by advisor)
- Teacher Certification.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours = 120
University Core Curriculum—(44 hrs.)
2.0 grade point average in all required upper-division courses attempted
Lower division preparation (may be part of University Core)
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311] | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111] | |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312] | |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1112] | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325] | |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2125] | |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326] | |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126] | |
Required Biology courses (41 hours including 33 hours of upper-division biology, 12 hours at this university)
Biology Core (22 hrs.)
Distribution Requirements (19 hrs. - one course from each group)
Group I:
Group II:
Group III:
Group IV:
Group V:
Additional courses required for a B.S. in biology (15-16 hours)
Electives