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 | ||
Biology Core: | 16 | |
General Biology II (4) | ||
Genetics (4) | ||
Cell Biology (4) | ||
Research and Techniques (4) | ||
or SCI 455 | Research in Science (4) | |
Chemistry Requirements: | 16 | |
General Chemistry I (4) | ||
General Chemistry II (4) | ||
Organic Chemistry I (4) | ||
Biochemistry I (4) | ||
Mathematics Requirement: | 4 | |
Precalculus (4) | ||
or MAT 135 | Calculus I (4) | |
Physics Requirement: | 4 | |
General Physics I (4) | ||
SCI 453 | Science Senior Capstone | 2 |
Electives | ||
Select a minimum of 17 credits of the following: (at least 2 courses must be 300/400 level) | 17 | |
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) | ||
Advanced Research & Techniques (4) | ||
Advanced Research in Science (4) | ||
Total Credits | 59 |