BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBachelor of ScienceBiology encompasses the broad spectrum of the modern life sciences, including the study of all aspects of life from the structure and function of the whole organism down to the subcellular levels and up through the interactions of organisms to the integrated existence of life on the entire planet. Descriptive, structural, functional, and evolutionary questions are explored through the hierarchy of the organization of life. Applications of current advances to the health and well-being of man and society, to nature and the continuation of earth as a balanced ecosystem, and to an appreciation of the place of natural science in our cultural heritage receive emphasis.
Majors in Biological Sciences receive classroom, laboratory, and field training in biology with an emphasis on chemistry, mathematics, and physics as necessary tools. The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences curriculum prepares students for graduate study in any of the life science areas (such as agricultural sciences, biochemistry, botany, cell and molecular biology, conservation, ecology and environmental science, entomology, forestry, genetics, industrial and regulatory biology, microbiology, morphology, physiology, wildlife biology, and zoology, for the health professions (medicine, dentistry, etc.), veterinary medicine, and for science teaching.
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Junior YearFirst Semester
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Senior YearFirst Semester
Second Semester
135 Total Semester Hours
1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL 103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111. The remaining 12 hours required must be satisfied by completing 12 extra hours in major courses. 2If not completed in the freshman year, required 12 credits must be satisfied by completing 12 extra hours in major courses. 3Select from sophomore literature courses (200-level only) or foreign language literature (300-level or higher). 4CH 228 may be substituted for BIOCH 302. 5See General Education Requirements. 6Physics with calculus is a three-semester sequence. Students selecting this option may wish to take PHYS 222/224 in the senior year to complete the sequence. 7See advisor. At least one lecture course must be taken from each of the following areas: Ecology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Animal Diversity, Plant Diversity. Labs must be included with the Animal or Plant Diversity courses selected. Six additional credits of lab are required and must include a lab from each of two of the three remaining core areas: Ecology, Cell Biology, and Physiology to match the major core lecture course taken. The remaining courses may be selected from departmental course offerings at the 300 level or above.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESBachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences provides a strong foundation in biology and is ideal for students desiring a liberal education emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to a thorough understanding of the life sciences.
Freshman YearFirst Semester
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Sophomore YearFirst Semester
Second Semester
Junior YearFirst Semester
Second Semester
Senior YearFirst Semester
Second Semester
134 Total Semester Hours
1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL 103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111. The remaining 12 hours required must be satisfied by completing 12 extra hours in major courses. 2If not completed in the freshman year, required 12 credits must be satisfied by completing 12 extra credits in major courses. 3Four semesters of the same language are required. 4Select from sophomore literature courses (200-level only) or foreign language literature (300-level or higher). 5At least one lecture course must be taken from each of the following areas: Ecology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Animal Diversity, and Plant Diversity. Laboratories must be taken with the Animal and Plant Diversity courses selected. 6See advisor.
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