Biology, B.A.
The B.A. major in biology is designed to allow students to combine coursework in biology with classes towards a major or minor in a liberal arts field, business, or education. It is appropriate for students preparing for admission to doctoral or master’s degree programs in physical therapy, hospital administration, and genetic counseling; it can also be used to meet admission requirements for programs in occupational therapy, optometry, environmental law, scientific illustration, public health, and science communication, among many other possibilities. The degree program requires 120 credit hours.
University Core Requirements — 39 credit hours
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The two core science and core mathematics requirements are satisfied by the major and degree requirement classes below.
College Requirements - 21-33 credit hours
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Major Requirements — 34-35 credit hours
| BIO 207 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 277 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 208 | Introduction to Evolution and Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 278 | Introduction to Evolution and Ecology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 453 | Evolution | 3 |
| CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHM 208 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 278 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MTH 161 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Or | |
| MTH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
At least three upper-division biology labs with corresponding lectures - 12 credit hours
Select one lab with corresponding 3-credit hour lecture from each content area and organizational level.
Molecule and Cell labs — choose one from:
Organismal labs — choose one from:
| BIO 365 | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIO 366 | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 | 1 |
| BIO 368 | Marine Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 376 | Developmental Biology Lab | 1 |
Population/System labs — choose one from:
Upper-division biology electives - 12 credit hours
A maximum of six non-classroom credit hours (from
BIO 397/493/497/499) may be used for completion of the major. A maximum of three upper-division electives in
BIO 397 or 497 may be Pass/No Pass for completion of the major.
Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
Total Credit Hours: 120