The B.S. and the B.A. in biology provide students with the experience and knowledge necessary to have a successful career. A B.S. in biology requires 28 approved hours from Math, Physics, and Chemistry department courses . Competency in a modern language other than English is strongly encouraged. The B.S. tends to be the preferred option for most students as it also most closely matches the expectations and requirements of many professional and graduate schools.
Departments/Programs
| Biology Core | 12 hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 1400FYW Introduction to Biological Inquiry | 4 hours |
| BIO 2200 Genetics and Cell Biology | 4 hours |
| BIO 2300 Ecology and Evolution | 4 hours |
| Capstone | 3 hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 4990 Senior Capstone | 3 hours |
| Required Supporting Program | 23-25 hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I and CHEM 1110L Chemical Principles I Laboratory | 4 hours |
| CHEM 1120 Chemical Principles II and CHEM 1120L Chemical Principles II Laboratory | 4 hours |
| CHEM 2100 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 2100L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 hours |
| CHEM 2110 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms and CHEM 2110L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 hours |
Take 2 courses from the following: | 4 hours |
Take 3 credits from the following: | 3-5 hours |
NOTE: 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.