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 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Prerequisites from General Education | ||
General Biology I (4) | ||
Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3) | ||
Required | ||
BIO 130 | General Biology II | 4 |
BIO 210 | Genetics | 4 |
BIO 300 | Microbiology | 4 |
BIO 330 | Cell Biology | 4 |
CHE 115 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 116 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 328 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
MAT 125 | Precalculus | 4 |
or MAT 135 | Calculus I | |
PHS 221 | General Physics I | 4 |
SCI 435 | Research and Techniques | 4 |
or SCI 455 | Research in Science | |
SCI 453 | Science Senior Capstone | 2 |
Electives | ||
Select a minimum of 13 credits of the following: (at least 2 courses must be 300/400 level) | 13 | |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | ||
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) | ||
Science Issues and Ethics (3) | ||
Medical Terminology (2) | ||
Immunology (3) | ||
Human Gross Anatomy (4) | ||
Biology Teaching Assistant (1) | ||
Biochemistry II (4) | ||
Advanced Research & Techniques (4) | ||
Advanced Research in Science (1-4) | ||
Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality (3) | ||
Total Credits | 59 |