Program Details
The major in Biology is designed to prepare students for careers and post-baccalaureate study requiring specialization in biology. While many Biology majors continue their education in graduate school, others find excellent vocational opportunities in private and governmental laboratories, in health-related sales, and in education. To properly prepare our students for such vocational diversity, the major requires foundational courses in biology, allows students sufficient opportunity to choose electives in biology, and requires and recommends support courses in other scientific disciplines. In order to tailor a program of student that meets an individual student’s specific needs and interests, the student is expected to work closely with a faculty advisor.
Transfer credit for biology courses must be taken within the last 10 years.
Course Requirements (51-54 credits plus 3 prerequisite credits) |
Prerequisites for courses for the major:
MATH 121
|
College Algebra
|
3 credits
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Requirements for the Major:
BIOL 101
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General Biology I
|
4 credits
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BIOL 102
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General Biology II
|
4 credits
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BIOL 150
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Careers in Biology
|
1 credit
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BIOL 250
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Journal Club
|
1 credit
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BIOL 359 |
Evolution |
3 credits |
BIOL 360
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Genetics
|
4 credits
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BIOL 450
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Senior Seminar
|
2 credits
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CHEM 111
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General Chemistry I
|
4 credits
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CHEM 112
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General Chemistry II
|
4 credits
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STAT 241 or
STAT 261
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Principles of Statistics or
Applied Statistics
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4 credits or
3 credits
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Take 3 courses from the following:
BIOL 209
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Environmental Science
|
3 credits |
BIOL 225
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Plant Biology
|
4 credits
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BIOL 256
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Microbiology
|
4 credits
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BIOL 285
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Biotechnology
|
3 credits
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Take a minimum of 11 credits from the following, 8 credits of which must be lab courses:
BIOL 310
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Field Ecology
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4 credits
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BIOL 325
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Plant Physiology
|
4 credits
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BIOL 335
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Physiology |
4 credits
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BIOL 380
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Cell Biology
|
4 credits
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BIOL 392
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Independent Study
|
1-4 credits |
BIOL 399
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Internship
|
3 credits
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BIOL 411
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Histology
|
3 credits
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BIOL 415
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Molecular Biology
|
4 credits
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BIOL 420
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Gross Anatomy
|
4 credits
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BIOL 425
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Reproductive and Developmental Biology
|
3 credits |
BIOL 430
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Special Topics
|
1-4 credits |
BIOL 499
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Research in Biology
|
1-3 credits
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These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.
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Biology Minor
This minor is designed for students who desire to obtain an in-depth and well-rounded knowledge of Biology - the science of life and living organisms.
In conjunction with the student's major, the minor prepares students for entry to graduate school or professional school programs, as well as for technical or research careers with governmental agencies or industry. Majors complemented by this minor would include but not be limited to other life and physical sciences, engineering, and business.
Course Requirements (22-24 credits plus 7 prerequisite credits) |
Prerequisites for the minor:
MATH 121 |
College Algebra |
3 credits |
CHEM 111 |
General Chemistry I |
4 credits |
Requirements for the minor:
BIOL 101 |
General Biology I |
4 credits |
BIOL 102 |
General Biology II |
4 credits |
CHEM 112 |
General Chemistry II |
4 credits |
Take 3 additional courses, with at least two being at the 300 or 400 level, and 2 being laboratory courses, selected from:
BIOL 209 |
Environmental Science |
3 credits |
BIOL 225 |
Plant Biology |
4 credits |
BIOL 256 |
Microbiology |
4 credits |
BIOL 285 |
Biotechnology |
3 credits |
BIOL 310 |
Field Ecology |
4 credits |
BIOL 325 |
Plant Physiology |
4 credits |
BIOL 335 |
Physiology |
4 credits |
BIOL 360 |
Genetics |
4 credits |
BIOL 380 |
Cell Biology |
4 credits |
BIOL 411 |
Histology |
3 credits |
BIOL 415 |
Molecular Biology |
4 credits |
BIOL 420 |
Gross Anatomy |
4 credits |
BIOL 425 |
Reproductive / Developmental Biology |
3 credits |
BIOL 444 |
Immunology |
3 credits |
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