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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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Biology

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Biology, B.S. major

Required Credits: 60
Required GPA: 2.25

I REQUIRED BIOLOGY CORE COURSES

Complete the following courses:

II REQUIRED BIOLOGY ELECTIVES

Select Biology course electives (2000 level or above) to achieve a minimum of 40 credits. (BIOL 2925 is excluded as an option) Electives can include one of the following options from other departments.

III CAPSTONE PROJECT

The Biology capstone project, completed in the senior year, provides a culminating experience that integrates the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and applies them to a scholarly activity. Examples of capstone projects may include original research projects, internships with state or federal agencies or shadowing experiences with professionals. The capstone project must be designed or chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty mentor or advisor, who must approve the project before work begins. Students should consult with their faculty mentor or advisor before their senior year commences. All capstone projects will include a written and oral component.


The capstone project may be completed in one of the
following ways (2-4 credits):

1. Complete BIOL 4894 OR BIOL 4895 (2 credits):

2. Complete BIOL 4894 AND BIOL 4895 (2 credits each):

3. Complete BIOL 4449 (4 credits):

IV REQUIRED COURSES IN RELATED FIELDS

A. Select 1 of the following groups (8 credits):

GROUP 1:

GROUP 2:

B. Complete 8 credits from the following courses:

C. Select 1 of the following courses: