Major in Biology
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For students desiring a broad education in the life sciences, ranging from the molecular and cellular level to that of populations and ecosystems, this major provides maximum flexibility in preparation for careers in biology, biotechnology, and related fields; it also serves as excellent preparation for graduate and professional schools.
Prerequisites
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 Courses | ||
| Intro. Chemistry: Inorganic | CHEM-111 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Principles of Chemistry | CHEM-113 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Organic Chem I | CHEM-114 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Organic Chemistry II | CHEM-225 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Calculus I | MATH-120 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Core Courses
Students must also take one 200 level and two 300 level biology electives to fulfill the Biology major.
Download the catalog for a complete list of Biology courses.
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 Courses | ||
| General Biology | BIOL-113 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Principles of Zoology | BIOL-218 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Animal Physiology | BIOL-222 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Cell Biology | BIOL-225 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Genetics | BIOL-336 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Independent Lab Research | BIOL-350 | 4.00 | INS |
| Internship | BIOL-370 | 4.00 | INT |
Students complete 8 credit hours of either Independent Research (Biology 350) or
Internship (Biology 370) to fulfill the independent learning requirement.
