Biology, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in biology is designed for students who are interested in careers which require an extensive background in biology. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree, the student will have met the minimum Major Requirements for admission to graduate and professional schools. Students planning to enter graduate school are encouraged to participate in one of the ongoing research projects in the School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the program is through formal declaration of major and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Requirements for Major in Biology

In addition to the CSEM requirements, Biology majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in MAT 241 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry . Biology majors may substitute PH 241 - General Physics I / PH 242 - General Physics II for PH 251 - College Physics I / PH 252 - College Physics II . In the second year, during the BI 222 - Biology Sophomore Seminar , all Biology majors will take an exam reviewing the material covered in BI 141 , BI 142 and BI 240 . Continuation in the program will be contingent upon successfully passing this exam.

Course Requirements

Refer to the vertical curriculum for additional course requirements.

Biology: Total Semester Hours=127

Freshman Year

First Semester

FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I ^GE
EN 131 - College English I ^GE
MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus ^GE
BI 111 - Introduction to Biology
BI 141 - General Biology I (For Science Majors) ^GE
BIL 141 - General Biology Laboratory
CH 141 - General Chemistry I ^GE
CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Lab
PE - Heallh and Wellness ^GE

Total: 17

Second Semester

FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II ^GE
EN 132 - College English II ^GE
MAT 136 - Analytical Trigonometry ^GE
HI 130 - African American History ^GE
BI 142 - General Biology II (For Science Majors) ^GE
BIL 142 - General Biology Laboratory
CH 142 - General Chemistry II ^GE
CHL 142 - General Chemistry II Lab

Total: 18

Sophomore Year

First Semester

SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith ^GE
BI 240 - General Biology III
Sophomore Seminar: Leadership ^GE
MAT 241 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry
MATL 241 - Calculus I Lab
CH 241 - Organic Chemistry I
CHL 142 - General Chemistry II Lab

Total: 18

Second Semester

BI 222 - Biology Sophomore Seminar
MAT 260 - Practical Statistics
HU - Humanities ^GE
CH 242 - Organic Chemistry II
CHL 242 - Organic Chemistry ll Lab
BI 244 - Microbiology
CS 215 - Fundamentals of Scientific Computing

Total: 18

Junior Year

First Semester

Total: 13

Second Semester

Total: 18

Senior Year

First Semester

BI 447 - Genetics
Bl - 300/400 Elective
BI 412 - Seminar in Biology
CH 445 - Biochemistry I
CH 445 - Biochemistry I Lab

Total: 12

Second Semester

Total: 13

Notes:

GE = General Education Courses

* Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHlNG BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 - Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 - Basic Military Science and MYL 104L - Basic Military Science Laboratory . (ROTC)