Biology Major (BS Traditional)
Biology majors develop a strong foundation in biology by exploring cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry, evolutionary theory, scientific methodology, and laboratory techniques in our core curriculum. Students then have the opportunity to tailor their degree with various electives including immunology, microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, and human gross anatomy, in which students have access to a human cadaver lab. The coursework pushes students to sharpen their critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and laboratory skills. Students in the Bachelor of Science program are also required to participate in relevant research experiences on campus.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 45 to 60 credits, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites from General Education | ||
| General Biology I (4) | ||
| General Chemistry I (4) | ||
| Precalculus (4) | ||
or MAT 135 | Calculus I (4) | |
| Required | ||
| Biology Core: | 16 | |
| General Biology II (4) | ||
| Genetics (4) | ||
| Cell Biology (4) | ||
| Research and Techniques (4) | ||
or SCI 455 | Research in Science (4) | |
| Select one from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Literature Review of Special Topics (2) | ||
| Advanced Research & Techniques (4) | ||
| Advanced Research in Science (4) | ||
| Chemistry Requirements: | 12 | |
| General Chemistry II (4) | ||
| Organic Chemistry I (4) | ||
| Biochemistry I (4) | ||
| Mathematics Requirement: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3) | ||
or MAT 330 | Advanced Probability and Statistics (4) | |
| Physics Requirement: | 4 | |
| Introductory Physics for Biological and Health Sciences I (4) | ||
or PHS 221 | General Physics I (Calc Based) (4) | |
| SCI 499 | Senior Outcomes | 0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 17 credits of the following: (at least 2 courses must be 300/400 level) | 17 | |
| Animal Biology and Physiology (4) | ||
| Microbiology (4) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) | ||
| Molecular Biology (4) | ||
| Science Issues and Ethics (4) | ||
| Medical Terminology (2) | ||
| Biology of Aging (3) | ||
| Immunology (4) | ||
| Human Gross Anatomy (4) | ||
| Biology Teaching Assistant (1) | ||
| Biochemistry II (4) | ||
| Biomechanics (4) | ||
| Physiological Psychology (4) | ||
| Total Credits | 54-57 | |