Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Core Curriculum
Option(s) Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Biology Major will be able to:
- Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II,VI and VII.)
- Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I,II, VI and VII.)
- Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VII.)
- Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and VI.)
Requirements
Biology Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a grade of “C” or better is required in courses taken in fulfillment of a natural sciences degree or minor as well as
ENGL 110,
ENGL 120 and
COMM 110.
MATH 165,
MATH 166: (strongly recommended) especially if considering professional or graduate school studies.
Options
Students must select and complete at least one option (Pre-Medical Science, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Science, Organismal Biology, or Cellular and Molecular Biology) to complete the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree.
Pre-Medical Science Option
Select one of the following:
Select a Year of College or University Physics
Pre-Physical Therapy Option
Students selecting this option will be required to take PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology as part of the General Education requirements.
Select one of the following:
Pre-Veterinary Science Option
Select Four of the Following Courses:
Select a Year of College or University Physics
Organismal Biology Option
Select Two of the Following:
Select a Year of College or University Physics OR a Year of Organic Chemistry
Cellular and Molecular Biology Option
Select a Year of College or University Physics
Total Credit Hours: 83-87