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 109, 110 and 111; Biology 101-102, 203,
206; Chemistry 101-102, 222; Math 105, 108, 201; PE 1001, 1002; Foreign Language
101-102, 201; History 111-112; Religion 101, 110; a Fine Arts course, and a social
science elective. Refer to the course catalogue for general education requirements.
Requirements for the Major
In addition to General Biology (Bio 101-101L and 102-102L), Summer Readings (Bio
198-199), Genetics (Bio 334), Library Research Methods (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, or Microbiology
306.
- Cell/Molecular: Cell Biology 209, Biochemistry I 307(L), or Biochemistry
II 308(L).
- Evolution/Ecology: Biogeography 207, Evolution 212, or Ecology 314.
- 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.
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.
Students in Biology/Secondary Education are required to take the following
courses:
General Biology (Bio 101-101L and 102-102L);
Summer Readings (Bio 198-199);
Library Research Methods (Bio 399);
Senior Seminar (Bio 401);
Invertebrate Biology 201
or Vertebrate Biology 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 Minor
Nineteen hours in Biology including 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).
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