Degree Requirements


Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology

  Semester Hours
Core Requirements (51*) 39
Biology Requirements 40
Bio 112 General Botany 4
Bio 122 General Zoology 4
Bio 210 Molecular Biology 4
Bio 231 General & Medical Microbiology 5
Bio 305 Genetics 4
Bio 402 General Ecology 4
or    
Bio 481 Aquatic Ecology  
Bio Electives (200 level or higher) 15
Supporting Requirements 25
Math 140 Algebra and Trig (Math 130 + Math 135 = Math 140)
OR Math 150 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
5
Chem 101 General Chemistry I
5
Chem 102 General Chemistry II
5
Chem 300 Intro to Modern Organic Chemistry
OR Chem 301 Organic Chemistry I
5
Phys 151 Elem College Physics I
5
General Electives 20
Total 124**

*Required courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics satisfy major requirements and 12 hours of the Core Curriculum.
**Must include at least 40 upper division (300 - 400 level) hrs.

Biology majors satisfy the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement by completing Eng 101 and 102 (or their equivalent) and three WI classes. Two of the three must be upper division and at least one of the two must be in the major.

Although not required for the B.S. in Biology, some students may need additional courses to meet admission requirements for professional or graduate school. Students should contact their advisor and prospective professional or graduate school for information regarding the specific courses required.

Bachelor of Science in Biology - Bioinformatics Major

  Semester Hours
Core Requirements (51*) 39
Biology Core 33
Bio 101 General Biology 4
Bio 210 Molecular Biology (WI) 4
Bio 231 Gen. & Med. Microbiology 5
Bio 305 Genetics (WI) 4
Bio 405 Bioinformatics 3
  Upper Division Electives** 13
CIS Core 33
CIS 110 Programming I 3
CIS 210 Programming II 3
CIS 302 Information Systems I (WI) 3
CIS 310 Database Management I 3
CIS 315 Computer Networks 3
CIS 345 UNIX System Admin. 3
CIS 350 Data Structures 3
CIS 370 Adv. Object Oriented Prog.  
OR CIS 430 Introduction to AI 3
CIS 410 Information Systems II 3
CIS 425 Database Mgmt. II (WI) 3
CIS 450 Operating Systems (WI) 3
Supporting Requirements 17
Bio 290 Research Methods in Bio 2
Chem 100 Introductory Chemistry 5
Math 140 College Algebra & Trig. 5
Phys 151 Elem. College Physics 5
General Electives 2
Total 124

* Math, physics, and biology courses in major requirements satisfy twelve hours of the core curriculum.

** Choose from the following courses: Bio 301, Bio 304, Bio 350, Bio 363, Bio 364, Bio 371, Bio 431, Bio 440, Bio 442, Bio 450, Bio 456, Bio 499

Only computer information science and biology courses in which a student has earned a grade of “C” or above can be used to satisfy departmental requirements.


Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Unified Science, Biology Endorsement

  Semester Hours
Core Requirements 36
Educ 301 Use of Computer Software in the Classroom 3
Biology Requirements 34-36
Required Biology Courses
 10
Bio 101 General Biology 4
Bio 112 Botanical Survey 3
Bio 122 Zoological Survey 3
Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology & Biochemistry, and Evolution
 17-18
Bio 305 Genetics 4
Bio 210 Molecular Biology 4
Bio 231 General and Medical Microbiology 5
Bio 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)  
OR Bio 301 Human Physiology (4) 4-5
Botany - select one:
 3-4
Bio 316 Economic Botany (3)
  
Bio 322 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants (4)  
Bio 371 Plant Physiology (4)  
Bio 440 Plant Pathology (4)  
Ecology - select one:
 4
Bio 312 Environmental Biology (4)
  
Bio 402 General Ecology (4)  
Bio 481 Aquatic Ecology (4)  
Supporting Requirements 35
Phil 420 Philosophy of Science  
OR
 Approved Substitute 3
Math 140 Algebra and Trig (Math 112 + Math 130 = Math 140) 5
Chem 101 General Chemistry I 5
Chem 102 General Chemistry II 5
Phys 151 Elem College Physics I 5
Phys 152 Elem College Physics II 4
Geol 110 Intro to Geology 5
Geol 180 Intro to Meteorology 3
Education Requirements 40-42
Total 148-151

*Required courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and psychology satisfy major requirements and 15 hrs. of the Core Curriculum.

Biology majors satisfy the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement by completing Eng 101 and 102 (or their equivalent) and three WI classes. Two of the three must be upper division and at least one of the two must be in the major.

Minor in Biology

Requires a minimum of 20 biology credit hours. At least six semester hours must be upper division (300-400 level) and at least 12 semester hours must be above the 100 level. Courses must be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor from the Department of Biology.

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