Biology, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology consists of 64-67 hours in biology, chemistry, and physics/math.
Required courses include:
Major and Major-Related Courses
| BIO 113 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 115 | Principles of Cellular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 221 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 222 | Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 299 | Professional Practices in Biology | 1 |
| BIO 351 | Senior Study I | 3 |
| BIO 352 | Senior Study II | 3 |
| BIO 412 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
| CHM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Four additional 300 or 400 level Biology courses; at least one must be a 4-credit course with a laboratory | |
Four additional 300 or 400 level Biology courses excluding: Biology 337: Internship in Biology. At least one course must be a 4-credit course with a laboratory.
Two of the following courses (Note Prerequisites)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology is designed to prepare students for graduate programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions. The Major in Biology is not open to students majoring in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or Environmental Science.