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Cellular and Molecular Biology Field of Emphasis

This emphasis applies only to the Biology Major, B.S. It does not apply to the Science (Life Science) Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure). The courses are selected to permit the student to emphasize the area of cellular and molecular biology. The purpose of this emphasis is to prepare students who have special interest in this area to teach, work, or pursue graduate studies.

This emphasis is neither a major nor a minor, but only further restricts the electives of the Biology Major, B.S. The student may complete this emphasis by substituting the courses as outlined below for the required biology electives categories of the Biology Major, B.S. program.

I. Required Emphasis Core Courses

BIOL 3380 Molecular Genetics: Theory and Practice (4 credits)
BIOL 3580 Immunology (5 credits)
BIOL 3590 Cell Biology (4 credits)
BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)

Subtotal 17 Credits

II. Required Emphasis Electives

Select 8 credits of electives from the following:

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included/required in this emphasis.

*BIOL 3260 Medical Physiology (4 credits)
BIOL 3300 Introduction to Hematology (3 credits)
BIOL 3660 Radiobiology (4 credits)
BIOL 3755 Medical Microbiology (3 credits)
*BIOL 4270 Histology (4 credits)
CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)

Subtotal 8 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Biology Major, B.S., with This Field of Emphasis 25 Credits

Medical Sciences Field of Emphasis

The Medical Sciences Field of Emphasis applies only to the Biology Major, B.S.  This emphasis is neither a major nor minor, and further restricts the electives required for the Biology Major, B.S., degree.  The selected courses prepare a student for entrance into professional medical programs.

Students planning to pursue professional medical programs should consult their Biology academic advisor early to assure appropriate preparation in areas not required for a Biology degree are included in their pre-professional academic program.

The student may substitute courses in the Medical Sciences Field of Emphasis for the required biology electives necessary to complete the Biology Major, B.S., degree.

I. Required Biology Core Courses

As required for the Biology Major, B.S.

Subtotal 15 Credits

II. Required Medical Sciences Core Courses

BIOL 3250 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 credits)
BIOL 3260 Medical Physiology (4 credits)
BIOL 3580 Immunology (5 credits)
BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)

Subtotal 17 Credits

III. Required Capstone Experience

As required for the Biology Major, B.S.

Subtotal 4 Credits

IV. Required Medical Sciences Electives

Select 12 credits of electives from the following:

BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
BIOL 3380 Molecular Genetics: Theory and Practice (4 credits)
BIOL 3590 Cell Biology (4 credits)
BIOL 4210 Parasitology (4 credits)
BIOL 4270 Histology (4 credits)
CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)

Subtotal 12 Credits

V. Required Courses in Related Fields

As required for the Biology Major, B.S.

Subtotal 28-30 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Biology Major, B.S., with This Field of Emphasis 76-78 Credits

Recommended additional course:

BIOL 1300 Medical Terminology (2 credits)

Wildlife Management Field of Emphasis

This emphasis applies only to the Biology Major, B.S. and the Biology Major, B.A. It does not apply to the Science (Life Science) Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure).

The suggested courses are designed to focus the student's Biology Major with an emphasis in Wildlife Management. This emphasis guides the educational development of students preparing for graduate training and careers in the field of wildlife management.

Students complete this emphasis with careful selection of courses while fulfilling the requirement for the Biology Major, B.S. or B.A. degree. This emphasis is neither a major nor a minor. It is a series of selected courses providing some level of specialization in wildlife management.

I. Required Biology Core Courses

BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
BIOL 2610 General Ecology (3 credits)

Subtotal 15 credits

II. Required Emphasis Courses

BIOL 2620 Field and Laboratory Methods in General Ecology (1 credit)
BIOL 3310 Entomology (4 credits)
or BIOL 4534 Ichthyology (4 credits)
BIOL 3510 Ornithology (4 credits)
BIOL 3610 Principles of Wildlife Management (3 credits)
BIOL 3730 Plant Diversity (4 credits)
BIOL 4520 Mammalogy (4 credits)
GEOG 1224 Introduction to Map Use (3 credits)
GEOG 2231 Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

Select one of the three options below:

1. BIOL 3623 Forest Ecology (4 credits)

2. BIOL 3723 Ecosystem Ecology (3 credits)

3. BIOL 3840/ENVR 3840 Wetlands Ecology (3 credits)
   and BIOL 3844 Wetlands Ecology Lab (1 credit)

Subtotal 29-30 credits

III. Required Capstone Experience

B.S. Biology Majors only. As required for the Biology Major, B.S.

Subtotal 4 credits

IV. Required Courses in Related Fields

B.S. Biology Majors only. As required for the Biology Major, B.S.

Subtotal 28-30 credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Biology Major, B.S., with This Field of Emphasis 76-79 credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Biology Major, B.A., with This Field of Emphasis 44-45 credits

Recommended additional courses:
For many positions and programs in Wildlife Management, substantial GIS experience and substantial field experience are important. The following courses are therefore recommended for students in this emphasis:

BIOL 4970 Internship: Wildlife Management (1-2 credits)
GEOG 2232 Techniques in Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)