College of Business, Science & Technology

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.

Prerequisites from General Education
General Biology I (4)
Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
Required
BIO 130General Biology II4
BIO 210Genetics4
BIO 300Microbiology4
BIO 330Cell Biology4
CHE 115General Chemistry I4
CHE 116General Chemistry II4
CHE 221Organic Chemistry I4
CHE 328Biochemistry I4
MAT 125Precalculus4
or MAT 135 Calculus I
PHS 221General Physics I4
SCI 435Research and Techniques4
or SCI 455 Research in Science
SCI 453Science Senior Capstone2
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 Credits59