Biology, B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology consists of 45-47 hours in biology and chemistry.
Required coursework includes:
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 |
| CHM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| | Four additional 300 or 400 level Biology courses | |
Four additional 300 or 400 level Biology courses excluding: Biology 337: Internship in Biology.
Choose one of the 4 additional courses from the following field-based laboratory courses:
| BIO 305 | Plant Diversity | 4 |
| BIO 307 | Flowering Plants | 4 |
| BIO 321 | Comparative Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 311 | Natural History of the Southern Appalachians | 4 |
| BIO 341 | Comparative Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 403 | Vertebrate Field Zoology | 4 |
Choose one of the 4 additional courses from the following bench-based laboratory courses:
Through a four-year plan developed in consultation with an academic advisor, students develop a program of elective coursework in a variety of subjects individualized to their career goals.
Specific requirements of particular post-graduate institutions should be ascertained early in the undergraduate program because they may require courses for admission beyond the minimum required for the B.A. in biology. The Major in Biology is not open to students majoring in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or Environmental Science.