Biology Major

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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

Biology Core 24 Credits

BI 111 - Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits
BI 112 - Introductory Biology: Diversity 4 Credits
BI 210 - Principles of Ecology [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits
BI 215 - Principles of Evolution 4 Credits
BI 218 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits
BI 312 - Genetics 4 Credits
BI 489 - Graduate Assessment for Biology Majors 0 Credits

Concentration* 20-38 Credits

Choose one concentration from the following:

Botany Concentration Credits: 23-24
Ecology Concentration Credits: 27-30
General Biology Concentration Credits: 20
Microbiology Concentration Credits: 33
Physiology Concentration Credits: 32-34
Zoology Concentration Credits: 27-29

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.