B.S. in Biology
In addition to completing the general education curriculum requirements, students pursuing a major in Biology must complete program requirements. The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology with the following criteria:
- Ethos Curriculum including BIOL 1107, 1107 L, 1108, and 1108 L; A C- or better is required in these courses to declare the biology major or minor and to enroll in upper level biology courses. These courses fulfill PG2, Laboratory Science and the Natural World, of the Ethos Curriculum.
- CHEM 1101 and 1102 (MATH 1101 is prerequisite)
- A total of two (2) MATH courses for Ethos curriculum; choose from Ethos PG1 MATH 1101, MATH 1221, or MATH 2221 (minimum MATH 1221; pre-requisite for PHYS 1101) and choose from MATH 1114, MATH 1115, or MATH 1120 (MATH 1114 preferred) for the biology major requirements
- BIOL 2100, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2270 (sophomore year)
- Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 3201) and Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 3202)
- Introductory Physics I (PHYS 1101) and Introductory Physics II (PHYS 1102) (MATH 1221 is the prerequisite)
- Choice of one (1) cellular-level biology course (BIOL 3321, 3322, 3360, 3370, 3372, 3373, 3374, 3376); Minimum grade: C-
- Choice of one (1) organismal-level biology course (BIOL 3334, 3335, 3336, 3340, 3351, 3353, 3384); Minimum grade: C-
- Choose three (3) additional upper level BIOL courses with a lab: BIOL 3321, 3334, 3335, 3336, 3351, 3360, 3370, 3372, 3374, 3376, 3384, 4491; Minimum grade: C-
- Choose two (2) additional upper level courses with or without a lab: BIOL 3321, 3322, 3334, 3335, 3336, 3340, 3351, 3353, 3360, 3370, 3372, 3373, 3374, 3376, 3384, 4491, CHEM 4421 OR CHEM 4422 Minimum grade: C-
- BIOL 4470—Senior Seminar; Minimum grade: C-
This represents 56-60 semester hours of coursework in addition to the general education requirements.
See Biology Policies section on the main Biology page for other general information and policies for all biology degrees and minor.
Recommended Progression
Students who are interested in the B.S. in Biology can review a four-year course plan.
