Biological Sciences
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences requires 130 semester hours of credit, including 46 semester hours of Biological Sciences course work.
B.S in Biological
Sciences Courses
Introduction to Biological Sciences (Bio 102) | 1 |
Principles of Biology (Bio 111 and 112) | 5 |
Biodiversity (Bio 113 and 114) | 4 |
Cellular Biology (Bio 211 and 212) | 4 |
Microbiology (Bio 221 and 222) | 5 |
General Genetics (Bio 231) | 3 |
Ecology (Bio 251) | 3 |
Seminar (Bio 310) | 1 |
Advanced biological sciences or approved advanced course work in other science or engineering disciplines | 20 |
Chemistry, 20 semester hours of chemistry, includes |
|
Chem. 1, 2, 3, and 4 | 9 |
Organic Chemistry (Chem 221, 226, 223, 228) | 8 |
General Biochemistry (Chem 361) | 3 |
Physics, 2 semesters (Physics 21/31, 22, 25/35, and 26) | 10/8 |
Mathematics, 2 semesters, including Math 8/14 | Variable |
Humanities, excluding foreign language, and to includes |
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English 20 and English 60 | 12 |
Social Sciences, 9 semester hours | 9 |
Check the course
catalog for detailed information
Elective
credits: In consultation
with his or her advisor, each student will select sufficient additional courses
to complete a minimum of 130 credit hours. A minimum grade of “C” is required
for each Biological Science course to fulfill the B.S. degree
requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences requires 120 semester hours of credit, including 30 semester hours of Biological Sciences course work.
B.A in Biological
Sciences Courses
Introduction to Biological Sciences (Bio 102) | 1 |
Principles of Biology (Bio 111 and 112) | 5 |
Biodiversity (Bio 113 and 114) | 4 |
Cellular Biology (Bio 211 and 212) | 4 |
General Genetics (Bio 231) | 3 |
Ecology (Bio 251) | 3 |
Seminar (Bio 310) | 1 |
Advanced biological sciences or approved advanced course work in other science or engineering disciplines | 9 |
Chemistry, 15 semester hours, including |
|
Chem. 1, 2, 3, and 4 | 9 |
Organic Chemistry (Chem. 221, 223) | 6 |
Mathematics and Physical Science | 9 |
(Proficiency in College Algebra must be demonstrated by a grade of “C” or better in a College Algebra course or by examination) |
|
Computer Science or Statistics | 3 |
Humanities, including: English 20 and English 60 | 18 |
Social sciences, including Hist 110 or 112 and 175 or 176 Pol Sci 90 or equivalent | 18 |
Foreign Language | 11 |
Check
the course catalog for detailed information
Elective credits: In consultation with his or her advisor, each student will select sufficient additional courses to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.
Emphasis areas:Students may choose emphasis areas in Pre-Medicine (B.A. only), Bioinformatics or Teacher Certification.
Alternatively we could say
B.A in Biological
Sciences with Pre-Medical Emphasis
The requirements
are the same as the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences which
requires 120 semester hours of credit, including 30 semester hours of
Biological Sciences course work plus the following additions.
Organic Chemistry Labs (Chem. 226, 228) | 6 |
2 semesters of Physics with Lab (Phy. 21 or 31, 22, 25, or 35, and 26)
Is it recommended that advanced biological sciences electives include Biology 241 and 242 and Chemistry 361.
B.A in Biological Sciences with Teacher Certification
Biological Sciences Courses | 30 |
Introduction to Biological Sciences (Bio 102) | 1 |
Principles of Biology (Bio 111 and 112) | 5 |
Biodiversity (Bio 113 and 114) | 4 |
Cellular Biology (Bio 211 and 212) | 4 |
General Genetics (Bio 231) | 3 |
Ecology (Bio 251) | 3 |
Hist 275-History of Science | 3 |
Seminar (Bio 310) | 1 |
Biological sciences elective | 2 |
| |
Mathematics and Physical Sciences Courses | 27 |
Physics 6 - Environmental Physics | 2 |
Physics 8 - Environmental Physics Lab | 2 |
Math 3 or above | 3 |
Math/Physical Science elective | 2 |
Statistics or Computer Science | 3 |
Chem 1 - General Chemistry | 4 |
Chem 2 - General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
Chem 3 - General Chemistry | 3 |
Chem 4 - Introduction to Lab Safety | 1 |
Chem 221 - Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
Chem 223 - Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| |
Communication Skills | 9 |
English 20 - Exposition and Argumentation | 3 |
English 60 - Writing and Research | 3 |
Speech 85—Principles of Speech | 3 |
| |
Humanities Courses | 12 |
Art 80, Music 50 or Theatre Appreciation | 6 |
Literature | 3 |
Philosophy | 3 |
| |
Social Sciences Courses | 15 |
History 111- Early Western Civilization | 3 |
History 112- Modern Western Civilization | 3 |
History 175 or 176 American History | 3 |
PolSci 90-American Government | 3 |
Psych 50-General Psychology | 3 |
| |
Professional Requirements | 26 |
Educ 40-Perspectives in Education | 2 |
Educ 174-School Organization and Admin for Elementary andSecondary Teachers | 2 |
Educ 251-Historical Found of Amer Educ | 3 |
Educ 216-Teaching Reading in Content Area | 3 |
Educ 280-Teaching Methods and Skills in Content Areas | 6 |
Educ 298 Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
Psych 155-Educational Psychology | 3 |
Psych 208- Psychologicaland Educational Development of theAdolescent | 3 |
Psych 354-Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
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Professional Requirements | 16 |
Educ 104-Teacher Field Experience | 2 |
Educ 164-Aiding Elementary. Middle and Secondary Schools | 2 |
Educ 299-Student Teaching | 12 |
Check the course catalog for detailed information
Students wishing to
minor in Biological Sciences must take a minimum of 20 hours of Biological
Sciences course work, which must include:
General
Biology/Principles of Biology (Bio 110/111 and 112) and
Cellular
Biology (Bio 211 and 212)
And along
with the above courses the student has to take at least seven hours of advanced
(300 level) BioSci to be selected in consultation with a BioSci departmental
adviser.
Students minoring in Biological Sciences should declare these intentions prior to the junior year.
Check the course catalog for detailed information
Principles of Biology (Bio 111 and 112) | 5 |
Cellular Biology (Bio 211) Or General Genetics (Bio 231) | 3 |
Molecular Genetics (Bio 331) | 3 |
Introductory Programming and Labs (CompSci 53 and 54) | 4 |
Data Structures I (CompSci 153) | 3 |
File Structure and Introduction to Database Systems (CompSci 238) | 3 |
* Bioinformatics (Bio 311/CompSci 311) | 3 |
** Biostatics | Variable |
*** One additional course | Variable |
* (It is strongly recommended that this course be taken after the other Bio and CompSci requirements)
**(An option of Biostatistics (Stat 301 - 4 hrs) or Regression Analysis (Stat 346 - 3 hrs) or Statistical Data Analysis (Stat 353 - 3 hrs) can be taken)
*** (One additional courses, 200 or above in Math, or 300 or above in Bio or CompSci, outside of the major area of study, and as agreed upon by the minor advisor (3+ hrs))
Check the course catalog for detailed information
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