Degree Requirements - B.S. in Biology
The Program is designed for students who plan to attend Graduate school or who wish to prepare for admission to a School of Medicine, Dentistry, Chiropractic, Optometry, etc., as well as those interested in entering directly into the workforce.
| SEMESTER 1 (18 cr.) | ||
| BIOL1251/BIOL1253 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| CHEM1201 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM1203 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CSCI1105 | Computers & Comp Software | 3 |
| ENGL1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| FRSH1000 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| MATH2337 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| SEMESTER 2 (18 cr.) | ||
| BIOL1252/BIOL1254 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 |
| CHEM1202 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM1204 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| CORE1006 | The Global Challenge | 3 |
| ENGL1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| _________ | 1 Math Sequence | 4 |
| SEMESTER 3 (16 cr.) | ||
Ecology & Field Biology and Lab | 4 | |
| CHEM2261 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM2263 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
| ENGL2201 | Masterpieces of World Lit. I | 3 |
| _________ | 1 Math Sequence | 4 |
| SEMESTER 4 (15 cr.) | ||
| BIOL2237/BIOL2239 | Human Structure & Function and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM2262 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM2264 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| CORE2007 | Perspectives on the Indiv | 3 |
| ENGL2202 | Masterpieces of World Lit. II | 3 |
| SEMESTER 5 (15 cr.) | ||
| BIOL3210/BIOL3211 | Genetics & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL3225/BIOL3226 | General Microbiology & Lab | 4 |
| CORE2008 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 3 |
| PHYS2203 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS2201 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| SEMESTER 6 (16 cr.) | ||
| BIOL3345 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM3281 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| PHYS2204 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS2202 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
| _________ | Fine Arts Elective | 2-3 |
| SPCH1155 | 4 Public Speaking | 3 |
| _________ | 2 Free Elective | 0-1 |
| SEMESTER 7 (16 cr.) | ||
| BIOL4405 | 3 Ethics in Science | 3 |
| BIOL4430 | Selected Studies in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL6900 | Biology Seminar I | 1 |
| CHEM4835/CHEM4836 | Techniques: Theories & Appl | 3 |
| CORE3009 | The American Experience | 3 |
| _________ | 2 Free Elective | 3 |
| SEMESTER 8 (14 cr.) | ||
| BIOL4240/BIOL4241 | Cell Biology & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL4420 | Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL6901 | Biology Seminar II | 1 |
| _________ | 2 Free Elective | 3 |
| _________ | 2 Free Elective | 3 |
1MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE: In the freshman year students are required to take either Precalculus or Calculus. The first-year course must be followed by a second mathematics course in sequence, i.e., Calculus I or Calculus II.
2FREE ELECTIVES: May be chosen from any courses offered at the University after consultation with an advisor, but may include no more than six credits of “1000” level Biology courses. (Students may not take BIOL1201-1202 and BIOL1101-1102). Physical Education is recommended for students to go on to schools of Veterinary Medicine. (Foreign language is recommended for students intending to go on to Graduate School)
3ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially
concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major
program.
4ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech.
A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation.
