2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology
Programs
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Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Wetlands Ecology Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Fisheries Biology Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Aquatic Systems 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.S. major
Required Credits: 60
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 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.
- ENVR 4400 Environmental Microbiology (3 credits)
- ENVR 4500 Environmental Toxicology (4 credits)
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):
- BIOL 4894 Advanced Research Project I (2 credits)
- BIOL 4895 Advanced Research Project II (2 credits)
2. Complete BIOL 4894 AND BIOL 4895 (2 credits each):
- BIOL 4894 Advanced Research Project I (2 credits)
- BIOL 4895 Advanced Research Project II (2 credits)
3. Complete BIOL 4449 (4 credits):
- BIOL 4449 Gene Expression (4 credits)
IV REQUIRED COURSES IN RELATED FIELDS
A. Select 1 of the following groups (8 credits):
GROUP 1:
- CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
GROUP 2:
- CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (4 credits)
B. Complete 8 credits from the following courses:
- CHEM 3311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 3371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- CHEM 3312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
- CHEM 3372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
- CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- PHYS 1101 General Physics I (4 credits)
or PHYS 2101 Physics I (4 credits) - PHYS 1102 General Physics II (4 credits)
or PHYS 2102 Physics II (4 credits)
C. Select 1 of the following courses:
- MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
- STAT 2610 Applied Statistics (4 credits)
- PSY 3401 Basic Statistics for Research (4 credits)