2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, B.S.


Common Core Courses


Courses in the Laboratory Science section of the Common Core are BIOL 0102 - Environmental Biology , BIOL 0104 - Human Biology , BIOL 0106 - Biology Today , and BIOL 0237 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I . The 100-level courses (BIOL 0102 , BIOL 0104 , and BIOL 0106 ) do not satisfy requirements for the Biology Major and should not be taken by students majoring in Biology. BIOL 0123 - Mathematical Methods in the Natural Sciences  is part of the Applied Analytical Reasoning section of the Common Core.

Requirements for the Biology Major - 61 Credits


To earn a major in Biology, students must successfully complete all Introductory Courses, Biology Seminars, Required Chemistry Courses, Upper Division Courses, and Elective Courses as described below.

Introductory Biology Courses


Note:


BIOL 0123  satisfies the Applied Analytical Reasoning requirement of the Common Core. BIOL 0128  and BIOL 0129  DO NOT have to be taken in sequence, but should be taken in the first year.

Biology Seminars


Four 1-credit seminars as follows:

Note:


In addition to other information, seminars assist students with the preparation of the Departmental portfolio required for graduation.

Required Chemistry Courses


Two semesters of chemistry may be used to satisfy the Science requirement of the Common Core.

Upper Division Biology Courses


ONE course from each of the following areas:

Elective Courses


A minimum of 15 additional credits in Biology above the 100-level (excluding internships), selected with guidance from the faculty advisor, including a minimum of TWO COURSES AT THE 300-LEVEL. Three or more credits of BIOL 0399 - Independent Research  may be substituted for ONE 300-level course. CHEM 0313 - Biochemistry  may be included as one of the courses satisfying the 15 credits, but MAY NOT be used as one of the courses at the 300-level.

Recommended Courses


If students are interested in graduate or professional school, a year of calculus and a year of physics is strongly recommended. Students should discuss their academic and career goals with their faculty advisor to identify appropriate coursework.

Additional Graduation Requirements


All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .