Updated 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology
Programs
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Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Aquatic Systems Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Fisheries Biology Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Wetlands Ecology Emphasis -
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, B.S.
major
Biochemistry Emphasis -
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, B.S.
major
Cellular and Molecular Emphasis - Biology, B.A. major
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Biology, B.S.
major
Medical Sciences Emphasis (Optional) - Biology, B.S. major
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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(3 + 1 Option) -
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(4 + 1 Option) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) - Wildlife Biology, B.S. major
- Aquatic Systems minor
- Biology minor
- Fisheries Biology minor
- Wetlands Ecology minor
- Wildlife Biology minor
Biology, B.A. major
Required Credits: 40
Required GPA: 2.25
I REQUIRED BIOLOGY CORE COURSES
Complete the following courses:
- BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)
- BIOL 1500 Diversity of Life (4 credits)
- BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
- BIOL 2610 General Ecology (3 credits)
II REQUIRED BIOLOGY ELECTIVES
Select 25 semester credit electives from Biology
courses (except 1000 level BIOL classes and BIOL 2925)
to achieve a minimum of 40 semester credits in
BIOL courses. These electives can also include any
of the following options from other departments:
- CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- ENVR 4400 Environmental Microbiology (3 credits)
- ENVR 4500 Environmental Toxicology (4 credits)
SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR BIOLOGY MAJOR, B.A.
The following is a list of required Biology Major, B.A. courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to assist students in planning their courses. There is some flexibility in this schedule, but graduation within four years will require close adherence to the specified sequence of courses. Always consult your Biology academic advisor as to the proper courses and sequence of courses needed for graduation.
Freshman
- BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)
- BIOL 1500 Diversity of Life (4 credits)
- Liberal Education requirements
- Consult with your Biology academic advisor
Sophomore
- BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
- BIOL 2610 General Ecology (3 credits)
- Writing course
- Biology degree requirements
- Liberal Education requirements
- Consult with your Biology academic advisor
Junior
- Biology degree requirements
- Liberal Education requirements
- Consult with your Biology academic advisor
Senior
- Complete Biology degree requirements
- Complete Liberal Education requirements
- Consult with your Biology academic advisor