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Aug 31, 2024
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2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology [BIO]
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The biology major provides a solid foundation in biology yet retains considerable flexibility. Students in this major can prepare for a variety of biology-related employment opportunities or for entry into graduate or professional schools.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental biological concepts. These key conceptual areas include: (A) cell biology, (B) genetics/molecular biology, (C) biological organization, form, and function of organisms, and (D) ecology and evolutionary biology.
- Understand and apply basic principles in the fields of chemistry, physics and mathematics.
- Apply the process of scientific inquiry, formulation and testing of scientific hypotheses, and development of experimental protocols to address biological problems.
- Use quantitative reasoning (e.g., statistics) to analyze and interpret scientific data, and to formulate appropriate conclusions.
- Discuss and communicate biological concepts, research results, and their importance to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate effective writing skills that can be applied to both technical and general purposes.
- Evaluate the validity of claims from an evidence-based perspective by reviewing, synthesizing and critiquing scientific literature.
Biological Sciences Department Course Retake Policy
A student is only permitted to retake a BIO course once per college policy. Any exceptions require permission of the instructor and the department chair and would only be granted on the last day of preregistration. The department considers enrollment in a course past the drop/add period as a retake, even if the student withdraws from the course before receiving a grade.
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A. Biology Courses: 36 credit hours
Select 16 credit hours of biology elective courses
Biology elective courses are defined as biology courses at the BIO 210 level or above open to biology majors.
B. Related Science and Math Courses
C. Additional Requirements for the B.S.
Additional requirements include:
- Composition and General Education courses: 27 credit hours
- Foreign language courses: 0-3 credit hours
- Additional science or math: 3 credit hours from the following prefixes: BIO, BMS, CAP (except CAP 100 and 104), CHE (except CHE 224, 225, 305 and 306), CON, ENS, GLY, MAT, MCS, PHY.
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120
Example of the B.S. in Biology over four years
Link to General Education (GE ); Link to Foreign Language
Total credit hours for semester: 16
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 14
Total credit hours for semester: 16
Total credit hours for semester: 14
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Fourth Year Fall
BIO elective (4 cr. hr.)
Science elective (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Total credit hours for semester: 14
Fourth Year Spring
BIO elective (4 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Total credit hours for semester: 16
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