Biology (B.S.)

On this page:

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.

Biology Major (B.S., 35 hours. A 23-25 hour supporting program is also required.)
Biology Core12 hours
BIO 1400FYW Introduction to Biological Inquiry4 hours
BIO 2200 Genetics and Cell Biology4 hours
BIO 2300 Ecology and Evolution4 hours
Biology Electives 20 hours
Must have three lab courses, with at least one from Areas A, B and C.   

Area A. Cellular, Developmental and Molecular Biology

4 hours

Area B. Population and Ecological Biology

4 hours

Area C. Applied Biology

4 hours
Additional Biology Electives8 hours
Capstone3 hours
BIO 4990 Senior Capstone3 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.