Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology Major


This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in biology, applicable to a wide range of introductory positions of employment in business and industry, hospitals, universities, the military and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate work in biology or related sciences.

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for graduation in this major, based on all courses within the major. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biological-technicians…

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Required Courses in Major 43-62 Credits


Notes:


*Students must declare one and only one concentration as part of the biology major.

**Transfer students may satisfy this requirement with a minimum of 4 credit hours.

***Students in the microbiology concentration must take CH 315  and CH 317  to fulfill this requirement. For students only taking one semester of Organic Chemistry, CH 220  is recommended.

This major does not require a minor.