The B.A. in biology can provide students with the experience and knowledge necessary to have a successful career. A B.A. in biology requires 20 approved hours from Math, Physics, or Chemistry department courses. The B.A. has a more flexible supporting area and is a particularly appealing option for students who would like to combine their biology degree with another area of emphasis.
Departments/Programs
Biology Core | 12 hours |
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4 hours | |
4 hours | |
4 hours |
Biology Electives | 16 hours |
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Must have two lab courses, with at least one from Area A and one from Area B. Remaining hours from any areas (A, B, C, D, E). |
Capstone | 3 hours |
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3 hours |
Area A. Cellular, Developmental and Molecular Biology | |
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3 hours | |
BIO 3160 Medical Botany and | 4 hours |
BIO 3440 Developmental Biology (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 3690 Microbiology (lab course) | 3 hours |
4 hours | |
4 hours | |
BIO 4190 Histology (lab course) | 4 hours |
3 hours | |
3 hours | |
Area B. Population and Ecological Biology | |
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BIO 3180 Plant Taxonomy (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 3220 Parasitology (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 3500 Conservation Biology (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 3530 Principles of Marine Biology and Oceanography and | 5 hours |
3 hours | |
3 hours | |
BIO 3640 Animal Behavior and | 4 hours |
BIO 3720 Physiological Ecology (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 4210 Ecology (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 4480 Vertebrate Zoology (lab course) | 4 hours |
4 hours | |
Area C. Applied Biology | |
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1 hour | |
1 hour | |
1 hour | |
2 hours | |
BIO 3200 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 3200L Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (lab course) | 4 hours |
BIO 3210 Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II and BIO 3210L Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (lab course) | 4 hours |
2 hours | |
1-2 hours | |
2-3 hours | |
2-3 hours | |
3 hours | |
Area D. Global Experience in Biology | |
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3 hours | |
3 hours | |
3 hours | |
3 hours | |
Area E. Additional Courses | |
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1-4 hours | |
1-2 hours | |
BIO 1080 Microbiology, BIO 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIO 1100 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II may not fulfill biology major requirements. | |
Required Supporting Program | 20 hours |
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An approved supporting program of 20 hours is also required, normally comprised of courses from the Math, Physics, or Chemistry departments. Required Supporting Program Courses: |