Requirements for the Major
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In addition to General Biology (Bio 111-111L and 112-112L), Summer Readings (Bio
198-199), Genetics (Bio 334), Scientific Writing and Presentation (Bio 399), and Senior Seminar
(Bio 401), all majors must complete 24 hours in biology. The 24 hours must include
at least one course from each of the following areas, plus one 3-4 hr. elective
chosen from any courses offered by the department (excluding internships), for
a total of 39-40 hours.
- Organismal: Invertebrate Zoology 201, Vertebrate Zoology 202, Parasitology 208 or Microbiology 306.
- Cell/Molecular: Cell Biology 209, Biochemistry I 307(L), or Biochemistry II 308(L).
- Evolution/Ecology: Biogeography 207, Evolution 212, Ecology 314. or Paleontology 320.
- Plant Biology: Introductory Botany 203, Plant Taxonomy 206, or Plant Physiology 312.
- Function/Structure: Comparative Anatomy 302, Human Anatomy 303, Developmental
Bio 304,
or Physiology 311.
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Biology Majors must also complete the following related courses:
- General Chemistry (Chem 101-101(L), 102-102(L); Organic Chemistry (Chem 221-221L).
- General Physics (Phys 121-121L, 122-122L); and either Calculus (Math 201 or 211).
- Research Statistics (Psyc 320); or Introduction to Microcomputers (CSC 201).
- The second semester of Organic Chemistry (Chem 222-222L) is strongly advised for preprofessional and pre-graduate school students.
General Biology (Bio 101-101L and 102-102L);
Summer Readings (Bio 198-199);
Library Research Methods (Bio 399);
Senior Seminar (Bio 401);
Invertebrate Zoology 201
or Vertebrate Zoology 202;
Introduction to Botany 203;
Cell Biology 209;
Comparative Anatomy 302 or Developmental Biology 304 or Physiology 311;
Ecology 314; Genetics 334;
and electives totaling 4 hours.
Students must also complete the following related courses:
General Chemistry (Chem 101-101L, 102-102L);
Organic Chemistry (Chem 221-221L);
Introduction to Microcomputers (CSC 201);
Earth Science (Phys 211);
General Physics (Phys 121-121L, 122-122L) or Description Physics (Phys 205).
Requirements for the Major and Minor in Biology
A typical course sequence during the student's freshman and sophomore years would include such courses as: English 110 and 111; Biology 111, 111L-112, 112L, 203, 206; Chemistry 101-102, 222; Math 105, 108, 201; PE 1001, 1002; Foreign Language 101-102, 201; History 121-122; Religion 101, 110; a Fine Arts course, and a social science elective. Refer to the course catalogue for general education requirements.
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Requirements for the Minor
by miker
Nineteen hours in Biology including 111-111L, 112-112L OR 101-101L, 102- 102L are required for a minor.
Courses to complete the minor may be selected from any 200, 300, or 400 level courses (excluding Bio 399 or Bio 401).
Minor in General Biology:
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Minor in Environmental Science:
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Minor in Marine Studies:
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