Biology, B.S.
Biology is the scientific study of life: the diversity and organization of organisms, from single-celled bacteria to multi-cellular plants and animals, including humans. The multidisciplinary approach is built upon a strong foundation in the biological sciences combined with coursework in chemistry and physics. The Biology major provides flexibility in upper-level courses for students to design a program to suit their career goals and interests.
Biology General Major
The general biology major provides students with a strong background in the biological sciences, from molecules to organisms to ecological relationships. Advanced courses build upon information learned in the foundational courses and allow students to pursue their own areas of interest. The general major is a good choice for students interested in Botany, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology, and Secondary Education. A major in traditional Biology prepares students to pursue graduate degrees or to work in a variety of settings.
Students graduating with a major in Biology will be able to:
- Understand fundamental concepts in the discipline;
- Write a lab report to communicate the findings of a scientific experiment;
- Design an experiment to test a hypothesis;
- Find and analyze primary literature in the field;
- Demonstrate appropriate technical skills in the laboratory;
- Analyze data with appropriate statistical analysis.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | Biology Seminar for Majors | 1 |
| BIOL 150 | Introduction to Biology I: Cells | 4 |
| BIOL 160 | Introduction to Biology II: Organisms | 4 |
| BIOL 240 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 302 | Applied Statistics in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 354 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 480 | Cell & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Biology Electives (300 level or above) | 13 | |
| CHEM 150 | Introduction to Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 152 | Introduction to Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 232H | Honors: Introduction to Statistics | |
| PHYS 131 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 132 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 62 | |